Unity in Disasters (UID) is a founding Black Resilience Network member based in Florida. They have supported over 17,000 families in the last 12 years and have been responsible for the redistribution of over $1,726,484 dollars of in-kind relief supplies. From June 1, 2020 through Sept 3, 2020, their referral program and partners distributed 130,707 gallons of free milk for families. Unity in Disasters has also facilitated disaster recovery through disaster case management for survivors from several disasters, including hurricanes.
UID has continued its work in recovery post-Hurricane Ian and has been a partner in responding to the needs of Florida communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including the distribution of hot food and other items in partnership with other organizations in October 2024.
UID invited the National Association of Christian Churches (NACC) from Houston, TX to deploy to Tampa, FL to assist in Hurricane Milton relief. UID's partnership with NACC and their feeding team provided over 9,000 hot meals from October 17-29, 2024. UID alone distributed 1,101 hot meals from October 3-19, 2024 for Hurricane Milton and helped an additional 375 families affected by Hurricane Helene with essential items.
As UID transitions from response to recovery, starting mid-November, it will begin identifying up to 75 displaced families and assisting with move-in essential items. This phase will also focus on the special needs population and people who are under- and uninsured by providing assistance with minor home repairs to about 75 homeowners.
