CAPITAL REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS LAUNCH RELIEF FUND TOAID FAMILIES OF FATAL MIDAIR COLLISION NEAR DCA

Greater Washington D.C. Area (January 31, 2025) – Several of the region’s leading community
foundations have partnered to launch the DCA Together Relief Fund, a crisis support fund for
Flight 5342 and Army Black Hawk Families, in conjunction with the Wichita Foundation.
Managed by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, the fund will provide aid to
impacted families, first responders, and nonprofit organizations to support the immediate and
basic needs, recovery, and healing of impacted families and communities.
The Capital Region Community Foundations (CRCF) is a partnership among ACT for Alexandria,
Arlington Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier
Counties, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, and Greater Washington Community
Foundation.
CRCF partners are working in close coordination with federal and local authorities, the Wichita
Foundation, and community partners across jurisdictions to determine the best way to support
families impacted by this tragedy. The fund will provide immediate and long-term assistance,
ensuring that those affected receive the care, resources, and support they need during this
difficult time.
The fund will likely provide:

• Direct financial assistance for impacted families to help with funeral costs or to meet
  their immediate and basic needs (e.g., food, shelter, or other services).
• Resources and support for our region’s first responders and organizations aiding in
  recovery efforts.
• Support for nonprofits that are providing impacted families with resources such as case
  management, mental health services, trauma and grief counseling, and other
  community healing efforts.
  Our Greater Washington Community is strongest when we stand together as neighbors helping
  neighbors. Through the generosity of our community and partners, we will stand united in
  remembrance and resilience.
  

Community members looking for a meaningful way to support impacted families can
contribute to this effort by visiting http://donate.thecommunityfoundation.org/dcatogether.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation has been the premier charitable partner trusted
by thousands of generous Northern Virginians for decades. Our mission is to advance equity
through philanthropy and community leadership. Comprised of donor advised funds,
permanent funds, giving circles, and other charitable endowments, the Community
Foundation’s vision is to build a community that works for everyone. Our Community
Foundation serves the entire region, including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William
Counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park.