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AARC Disaster Relief Fund

The AARC Disaster Relief Fund was launched in 1992 to assist members who have suffered damage to their homes or other personal property as a result of federally declared natural disasters. Over the past 26 years the fund has been activated to help members who’ve lost property due to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, and fires.

Once activated, members have 90 days to apply for a grant of up to $500. Only individuals who were members of the AARC at the time of the disaster are eligible for grants from this fund. See the AARC Disaster Relief Policy for more information.

Donate to the Fund

The fund would not be possible without the generous donations from the AARC membership. If you would like to contribute to AARC’s Disaster Relief Fund, send a check made payable to AARC, P.O. Box 630007, Irving, TX 75063-9998, and put “Disaster Fund” in the memo section of the check. You can also donate online or call Crystal Leighton at (972) 406-4682 to make a donation with a credit card.

Make a Donation

Apply for a Grant

Please complete an application to apply for a grant from the AARC’s disaster relief fund or call Crystal Leighton at (972) 406-4682 to apply over the phone.

Apply for a Grant

Currently Declared Disasters

October 2024

Location Event Declared Expires
Florida Hurricane Milton Oct. 9, 2024 Jan. 9, 2024
Georgia Tropical Storm Helene Oct. 7, 2024 Jan. 7, 2025

September 2024

Location Event Declared Expires
North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene Sept. 30, 2024 Dec. 30, 2024
Louisiana Storms, flooding Sept. 20, 2024 Dec. 20, 2024

August 2024

Location Event Declared Expires
Connecticut Storms, flooding, landslides Aug 26, 2024 Feb 26, 2025

July 2024

Location Event Declared Expires
California Wildfires Jul 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2025
Texas Hurricane Beryl Jul 9, 2024 Jan 9, 2025

June 2024

Location Event Declared Expires
Iowa Flooding Jun 25, 2024 Dec 24, 2024

May 2024

Location Event Declared Expires
Texas Wind, tornados, flooding May 30, 2024 Nov 30, 2024
Iowa Storms May 21, 2024 Nov 21, 2024
Texas Storms, tornados, flooding May 17, 2024 Nov 17, 2024

April 2024

Location Event Declared Expires
Oklahoma, Iowa Tornados Apr 29, 2024 Oct 29, 2024