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LEAVEN says it distributed about $5.6 million in aid while answering more than 1,500 tornado-recovery requests
WTAQ-WLUK reported that LEAVEN Executive Director Nikki Gerhard said the Fox Cities charity had received more than 1,900 requests after the July 27 tornado and provided financial assistance for more than 1,500 of them, totaling about $5.6 million. Recovery work and aid distribution were continuing.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The reported scale—more than 1,500 requests aided and roughly $5.6 million distributed—shows substantial direct disaster assistance by a regional charity. Donors should also note that tornado-specific contributions were slowing while recovery needs remained.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The assistance figures were stated by LEAVEN Executive Director Nikki Gerhard and reported by WTAQ-WLUK.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not audited the request records, eligibility decisions, payment documentation, possible duplicate requests or recipients’ longer-term recovery outcomes.
Right of reply
Organization response
Gerhard said residents were increasingly learning that they could seek help from LEAVEN. She also said tornado-specific donations were slowing as federal assistance became available.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Independent Impact Evidence. Current state: Open. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published October 12, 2026 · Last verified October 13, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.