Hancock Whitney Gives $50K to Help Recovery from Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund match to double support for Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay

Hancock Whitney donated $50,000 to Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB) to help those in the Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota communities recovering and rebuilding from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Hancock Whitney's gift, combined with a $50,000 matching contribution from the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund (TBRF), will support RTTB in restoring homes and hope for Floridians affected by the two devastating storms, which hit the Sunshine State only 13 days apart in fall 2024.

"This year's hurricane season created extraordinary challenges for people and places in the paths of hurricanes Helene and Milton. In

Florida, cleanup from Helene had barely begun when Milton took aim at our state. With true 'Florida Strong' resilience and tenacity, however, local people have come together to recover and rebuild from the storms. We hope Hancock Whitney's collaboration with the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund can help further empower Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay in getting individuals and families the resources they need to move forward and thrive," said Hancock Whitney Regional President Tim Coop.

Established through a Pinellas Community Foundation partnership with three other nonprofits to address critical needs during and after disasters, TBRF amplifies the fund's impacts through collaborations such as matching Hancock Whitney's gift.

"We're proud to partner with Hancock Whitney and Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay to accelerate recovery efforts," said Duggan Cooley with the Pinellas Community Foundation. "This collaboration is a testament to how working together can create meaningful change in the lives of those affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton."

Since hurricanes Helene and Milton, RTTB has been at the forefront of recovery, offering vital assistance such as mucking and gutting homes, tarping roofs, and distributing thousands of flood buckets, cleaning supplies, relief kits, hygiene essentials, MREs, water, and tarps. The nonprofit is now focusing on long-term repair and rehabilitation work.

About Hancock Whitney

Since the late 1800s, Hancock Whitney has embodied core values of Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. Hancock Whitney offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas offer comprehensive financial products and services, including traditional and online banking; commercial and small business banking; private banking; trust and investment services; healthcare banking; and mortgage services. The company also operates combined loan and deposit production offices in the greater metropolitan areas of Nashville, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia. More information is available at www.hancockwhitney.com.

About the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund

The Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund is a collaborative disaster relief and recovery fund addressing urgent needs in communities impacted by hurricanes and other disasters. Established through a partnership among Pinellas Community Foundation, Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, and United Way Suncoast, the fund is designed to provide critical support to people and communities most affected by crises. By leveraging strong relationships with local nonprofits, TBRF ensures rapid, targeted assistance to people in need, addressing immediate relief efforts while remaining focused on fostering long-term recovery and resilience across Tampa Bay.

About Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB) provides critical home repairs, renovations, and community revitalization to empower residents and communities in need. With decades of experience, RTTB focuses on ensuring that every home is safe, healthy, and resilient, especially after disasters.

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