Jan Garrill, the head of the organisation helping residents to re-build their lives, revealed the long-term impact of the Boxing Day disaster at a recent event to thank donors who gave to the £1.3 million York Flood Appeal.
“Grants can replace essentials but returning home is just the start of recovery for many residents,”said Ms Garrill, chief executive of the Two Ridings Community Foundation. “We have seen families living apart, people losing their jobs and even made homeless.”
Also showing Chris Harlan (Craft Photographer) and Jan Garrill (CEO of Two Ridings Community Foundation)
Ms Garrill said the generosity of donors had made an enormous difference in helping residents to rebuild their lives.Colin Stroud, chair of the York Disaster Fund, said 250 grants totalling £440,000 had been given out so far to 175 households, so there were still funds available to which people could apply. Yorkshire Freemasons have, to date, contributed £25,000 to the appeal.
Bob and Rose Clancey with Jim and Joan Steggles
A Trustee with the two PGMs