The Hurricane Harvey recovery fundraising drive led by the five living former U.S. presidents has been extended to also help those affected by Hurricane Irma.
“The ‘One America Appeal’ launched last week by all five living former presidents to raise money for hurricane victims today announced that their efforts will also aid Floridians impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Florida Disaster Fund, following its activation by Gov. Rick Scott,” a spokesperson for One America Appeal wrote in a statement Sunday.
All gifts to the Florida Disaster Fund, the state’s official private fund, will be redirected to response and recovery initiatives in the wake of Irma as the fund does not have any associated overhead costs, the statement read.
“A special restricted account has been established through the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation to collect and quickly distribute donations to ensure 100 cents out of every dollar goes to assist hurricane victims,” the release continued. “In addition to the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund, donations will also be shared with the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund focusing on the greater Houston region, and the Rebuild Texas Fund assisting communities across the state.”
Former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter launched the One America Appeal on Sept. 8 with a special public service announcement video following the devastation wreaked by Harvey.
A second PSA asking people to give online via OneAmericaAppeal.org will air during NFL’s Sunday and Monday telecasts.
