In response to the impact of Hurricane Ian, NMSDC regional affiliate, the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC), has activated FSMSDC Cares to assist its minority business enterprises (MBEs) and corporate members who are in need. Many of FSMSDC’s MBEs, corporate members and partners are experiencing unprecedented levels of flooding, winds, and other destruction due to the hurricane. FSMSDC’s goal is to collect office supplies, non-perishable food, IT equipment, and water to be distributed to the impacted areas. In addition, it is looking for other services and products that its companies will need to recover and begin to thrive after the storm.
FSMSDC knows that the network has a big heart, so it is providing several ways for individuals and organizations to help and/or get the assistance they need.FSMSDC knows that the network has a big heart, so it is providing several ways for individuals and organizations to help and/or get the assistance they need.
- MBEs and corporate members affected by the storm, are encouraged to fill out the Certified MBE or Corporate Member Assessment. This assessment will allow FSMSDC to gather data and determine need.
- Organizations can also fill out the Goods Donation Form to donate products, services, transportation, space, and other items. By completing this this form, corporate members and other organizations can assist FSMSDC in gathering data and making the connections needed for product delivery.
- Organizations and individuals can learn more FSMDC’s resources, loans, grants, and emergency recovery programs, by visiting www.fsmsdc.org/disaster-recovery-preparedness/.
- Finally, organizations and individuals can donate directly to the FSMSDC Cares Fund.
For more information and to learn how you can help, please visit fsmsdc.org/fsmsdc-cares.
You can also view NMSDC’s statement of support for the victims of Hurricane Fiona and Ian, on the NMSDC website.
