Our hearts continue to go out to the families impacted by the tragic midair collision on January 29 that claimed the lives of all 67 passengers, service members, and crew.
We are deeply grateful for the incredible support shown by our community in response to this tragedy. The DCA Together Relief Fund has mobilized over $100,000 in generous contributions to aid impacted families, first responders, and foster community recovery and healing. This effort has been strengthened by the generosity of corporate partners including Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Truist, Forvis Mazars, and Legum & Norman/Associa Cares, Inc.
Grantmaking Efforts
Thanks to this incredible outpouring of support, we made two immediate emergency response grants. The first supported Food on the Stove to provide hot meals and hydration to first responders involved in the recovery effort. The second supported the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing to provide no-cost trauma and grief counseling services for impacted individuals and organizations in our community.
Providing Relief for Affected Families
Working in partnership with the Wichita Foundation and its ICT Together Fund, we are currently distributing $200,000 in direct financial assistance to immediate family members, ensuring those affected receive the care, resources, and support they need during this difficult time. These resources will help families meet their immediate and long-term needs – including to cover basic necessities and/or grief counseling or other mental health supports.
We will also distribute additional funds to the families raised by the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Legacy on Ice program – following the live event on March 2, the national broadcast on March 30, and an online benefit auction running through April 3.
All proceeds and donations from the event will benefit and be split equally among the U.S. Figure Skating Foundation, our DCA Together Relief Fund, and DC Fire & EMS Foundation.
We remain committed to fostering resilience and well-being to help heal from this tragic loss, and we are profoundly grateful for the ongoing support from community members that makes this effort possible. Together, we are making a meaningful impact, and we cannot thank you enough for supporting the families during this challenging time.
About the DCA Together Relief Fund
The DCA Together Relief Fund is a community-supported crisis response fund providing aid to impacted families, first responders, and nonprofit organizations supporting recovery and healing. The goal is to offer immediate and long-term assistance to help provide hope and healing to those directly impacted by the tragic midair collision on January 29.
The fund was established by the Capital Region Community Foundations, a partnership including ACT for Alexandria, Arlington Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, and Greater Washington Community Foundation.