The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation has committed $100,000 to the Westside Flood Relief Fund and local recovery efforts to support nearly two dozen residents following devastating floods last month.
Record-breaking rainfall during the first two weeks of October, totaling over 5 inches, followed by additional storms, shattered records and caused widespread damage across Salt Lake City’s westside.
“No family ever expects something like this to happen to them, and my heart goes out to my neighbors who have been impacted,” said Senator Luz Escamilla. “I am deeply grateful for the Miller family’s generosity. In moments of hardship, we see people’s true hearts, and the Foundation is showing us what it means to stand with the Westside, not just in words, but through action.”
The Miller Family Foundation grant will be distributed through the Westside Coalition, a network of community councils and organizations serving westside neighborhoods. Larry H. Miller Real Estate has also committed up to $25,000 in donated materials for home repair to help residents restore their homes.
“We are grateful for the partnership and generosity of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation,” said Dan Strong, president of the Westside Coalition. “Funds like these allow us to provide immediate relief, help residents repair their homes, and fortify our westside neighborhoods.”
Funds are already in the process of being distributed, and many residents have begun the work of restoring their homes.
“Our hearts go out to the families and neighborhoods impacted by this destructive flooding,” said Don Stirling, executive director of the Miller Family Foundation. “The westside is an essential part of our community, and we’re grateful for the partnerships and efforts to help residents recover and rebuild.”
The Miller Family Foundation is a committed partner to the Westside. In 2024, they launched the first-ever Westside Community Grant program, which assists organizations serving individuals and families living in Salt Lake’s westside neighborhoods. To date, the Miller Family Foundation has distributed more than $1 million to benefit 75 westside non-profit partners.
For more information about the Westside Flood Relief Fund or to see if you are eligible for support, visit: westsideslc.org/floodrelief/
