disaster relief
noun
: money to help rebuild an area after a disaster
The state is asking for federal disaster relief.
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Regardless of reason, the slate of actions has threatened thousands of jobs, hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to poor Coloradans across the state, and money for disaster relief in red and blue Colorado alike.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump has since blocked funding to Colorado for needy families, disaster relief and clean water.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Their work has focused on community support, mental health, gender equity, digital well-being and disaster relief, partnering over the past five years with groups including World Central Kitchen, The Mission Continues, Women for Afghan Women and the Center for Humane Technology.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Grossu also co‑owned a home staging business and was active in community and humanitarian efforts, including organizing and supporting disaster relief work after Hurricane Helene.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump has since blocked funding to Colorado for needy families, disaster relief and clean water.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Their work has focused on community support, mental health, gender equity, digital well-being and disaster relief, partnering over the past five years with groups including World Central Kitchen, The Mission Continues, Women for Afghan Women and the Center for Humane Technology.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Grossu also co‑owned a home staging business and was active in community and humanitarian efforts, including organizing and supporting disaster relief work after Hurricane Helene.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Disaster relief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20relief. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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