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Regions Bank to give grants to New Orleans tornado victims

April 7, 2022

The Regions Foundation, a nonprofit initiative by Regions Bank, announced it would give $50,000 in grants to organizations helping in recovery efforts in New Orleans and St. Bernard parishes in the wake of the March 22 tornado. The bank gave one grant each of $25,000 to Rebuilding Together New Orleans and the Salvation Army, according to a press release.

"Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation serve areas that have seen their share of severe weather devastation, and through our community partnerships, we understand what communities need in the aftermath of a major storm. The people of New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish and all of Southeast Louisiana are committed to the recovery and success of this region," Marta Self, executive director of the Regions Foundation, said in the release. "After the storms rolled through, teams from Rebuilding Together New Orleans and the Salvation Army went to work making a difference. We are proud to support their ongoing work to help rebuild communities."