$1 million grant coming to help families with damage from Clarksville tornado

The Frist Foundation has awarded a $1 million grant to help families still recovering from the December 2023 tornado. The grant will go to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Long-Term Recovery Group (CMC-LTRG), through which United Way of Greater Nashville (UWGN) is the fiscal sponsor.

The Frist Foundation’s commitment to disaster work over the last four years helped informed its decision to donate, and that disasters don’t hold to county lines, according to a news release.

“While this significant investment will help support more case managers, home rebuilds/repairs, and miscellaneous unmet needs, there is still $2 million-$3 million more that is needed to help the community fully recover. We hope this donation encourages others to invest in the recovery efforts,”

Lori Shinton | ‍Chief Volunteerism Officer at United Way of Greater Nashville and CMC-LTRG Chair

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In 2023, United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region, which consists of Montgomery, Stewart and Houston counties, merged with UWGN. This expanded the UWGN service region to nine counties, the release said. The Frist Foundation understands that as the UWGN footprint expands, so does the number of neighbors in need, especially during disaster.

If you or your family suffered damage from the tornado and are still in need of help, contact us to request assistance.