Metallica Give Money to Aid in Severe Weather Damage Relief

Metallica’s philanthropic basis All Within My Hands introduced Monday, April 3, that it will likely be giving $150,000, break up between three separate organizations, to present help and aid to areas affected by extreme climate in the United States.

The first two organizations that can obtain grants are working collectively to assist communities that are nonetheless recovering from a number of tornadoes that hit Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia on March 24. Team Rubicon and Direct Relieve will every be granted $50,000 to help in their aid.

Team Rubicon is likely one of the solely non-profits of its variety as they assess harm for areas affected by extreme climate after which comply with that evaluation by clearing bushes and particles from roadways. Direct Relief has obtained grants from All Within My Hands earlier than as they’re lively in sending medical provides and offering emergency care to locations in want.

The third group receiving a $50,000 grant is the Monterey County Storm Relief Fund, which is able to assist these affected by extreme winter storms in Monterey County, California. Not solely did this space endure damaging storms, however the Pajaro levee was breached, which “forced nearly 2,000 members of the community of Pajaro to evacuate. Some residents will be unable to return home for weeks, relying on county evacuation centers for support.”

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In addition to asserting the grants, All Within My Hands has additionally used this as a possibility to elevate consciousness of those three organizations, inviting others to study extra about their work and to assist assist their efforts if doable.

“We greatly admire the many volunteers and first responders who selflessly dedicate their time and skills to assisting others when the need is greatest,” Metallica mentioned in an article printed on their official web site.

Most just lately, All Within My Hands supported two organizations with grants of $125,000 every to present aid efforts in Turkey and Syria following the large and tragic earthquakes that occurred in February.