New Approaches to Disaster Recovery

On December 30, 2021, the Marshall Fire burned over 1,000 homes in Boulder County, CO. As Boulder County’s trusted philanthropic partner for over 30 years, The Community Foundation Boulder County (CFBC) quickly opened a disaster fund, raising over $43 million. CFBC’s trauma-informed, people-first approach to fund distribution balanced individual and community needs, and was crucial for effective and equitable support for fire survivors. This session will highlight the importance of key partnerships with local, regional, and state governments to achieve disaster recovery at scale.