The Williamson County Farm Bureau board of directors, working with Williamson County Commissioner Russ Boles, agreed to coordinate a non-profit relief fund for rural residents of Williamson County impacted by tornadoes that hit Williamson County on March 21.
Williamson County Farm Bureau (WCFB) is coordinating with Texas Farm Bureau in Waco to establish a fund for Williamson County relief efforts.
“At its meeting on Monday, March 28, the Williamson County Farm Bureau board of directors approved $25,000 to start the fund, and we expect significant additional contributions from major corporations,” Bob Avant, WCFB president, said.
A temporary board has been established to set criteria and to approve distribution of funds to rural residents who have been impacted by the tornadoes. Board members are: Bob Avant – WCFB president; Scott Heselmeyer – attorney and WC treasurer; Marc Gray – Granger Chief of Police; Nathan Carlton – DVM; and Laura Rinderknecht – Williamson County Equipment.
Rural residents of Williamson County will be working to rebuild and recover for a long time after the devastating tornadoes tore through the area.
Contributions can be provided to the fund by making checks payable to:
Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Research and Education Foundation
Memo Line – Williamson County Rural Relief Fund
Checks should be mailed to:
Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Research and Education Foundation
Williamson County Rural Relief Fund
P.O. Box 2689
Waco, TX 76702-2689
Attn: Chris Daughtery
Checks also can be personally delivered to the Williamson County Farm Bureau office located at 2301 N. Main, Taylor, TX 76574.
The deadline for submission of applications is May 31, and funds will be distributed by June 30.
Applications for monetary assistance are available at the Williamson County Farm Bureau office or by contacting Susan Pick, WCFB, at 512.365.5212.
For more information on the relief fund efforts, contact WCFB at 512.365.5212.