DESTIN, Fla. – Oct. 19, 2026 – The Regions Foundation on Monday announced $100,000 in disaster-recovery grant funding to support nonprofits serving communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias. Four disaster-recovery grants of $25,000 each have been awarded to the American Red Cross, United Way of Northwest Florida, United Way Emerald Coast and United Way of West Florida.
Regions Foundation Grants
The Regions Foundation is a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank, which launched its own response to Isaias by offering special banking services for people and businesses affected by the storm. Grant recipients include:
The American Red Cross is providing emergency shelter, meals, relief supplies and recovery assistance to individuals and families. The grant from the Regions Foundation will help support the organization’s ongoing response and recovery efforts in impacted communities. Donations can be made by visiting redcross.org, calling 1- 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999.
Serving Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties, United Way of Northwest Florida is helping connect residents with critical resources and support services as communities assess damage and accelerate recovery efforts. To support ongoing relief and recovery, donations can be made online at unitedwaynwfl.org.
Serving Walton and Okaloosa counties, United Way of the Emerald Coast is supporting recovery efforts by connecting people with emergency assistance, community resources and long-term support. Several donation options are available and can be accessed here.
Serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, United Way of West Florida (UWWF) is working with community partners to provide assistance in response to a wide range of needs. United Way of West Florida operates 211 Northwest Florida across a 10-county region in partnership with United Way Emerald Coast and United Way Northwest Florida. While 211 connects callers to resources 24/7 during blue skies and in times of disaster, online UWWF Recovery Fund donations can be made at the following link.
Through these grants, the Regions Foundation is supporting trusted nonprofits with decades of experience helping communities move forward from times of disaster and need.
What Leaders are Saying
Recovery begins at the local level, and these organizations serve a crucial role in helping people not only with immediate needs, but also long-term concerns.”
“Recovery begins at the local level, and these organizations serve a crucial role in helping people not only with immediate needs, but also long-term concerns,” said Leroy Abrahams, head of Community and Market Engagement for Regions Bank and president of the Regions Foundation. “From providing immediate relief to supporting long-term recovery efforts, these community partners are making a meaningful difference. We stand with them and encourage others who are able to do the same.”
“The nonprofit community often remains on the ground long after a storm has passed, helping people navigate the challenges that come with recovery,” said Tina Gilmore-Johnson, consumer banking executive for Regions Bank’s Greater Gulf Coast Region. “These grants from our colleagues at the Regions Foundation will help trusted community partners continue delivering assistance and resources where they are needed most.”
The nonprofit community often remains on the ground long after a storm has passed, helping people navigate the challenges that come with recovery.”
Previously Announced Disaster-Recovery Services
Grants from the Regions Foundation are in addition to disaster-recovery financial services announced by Regions Bank on Oct. 13 for both individual and business customers.
Most Regions branches in the areas affected by Isaias are back open, with only two locations requiring more extensive repairs. In addition to customer assistance available in branch locations, special services available in select areas1 for a limited time include:
- Regions Mortgage Disaster Relief Purchase and Renovation loan programs.2
- Regions will waive ATM surcharges for non-Regions customers using Regions ATMs in the impacted areas1 through Oct. 20, 2026. (Note: Fees charged by other banks or ATM owners may still apply.)
- Non-Regions ATM fees will be waived when Regions customers use other banks’ ATMs in the impacted areas1 through Oct. 20, 2026. (Note: Fees charged by other banks or ATM owners may still apply.)
- No check-cashing fees will be charged for FEMA-issued checks when cashed in a Regions branch.3
- Personal loan payment assistance is available.4
- Payment deferrals are available for current credit card holders.4
- One penalty-free CD withdrawal is available upon request (unless within seven days of issuance or renewal) through Jan. 12, 2027.5
- An interest rate discount of up to 0.50% on new personal unsecured loans is available when customers in impacted areas apply in a branch or by phone6. The offer is available through Jan. 12, 2027.
- An interest rate discount of up to 0.50% on non-business auto loans is available when customers in impacted areas apply in-branch or by phone7. The offer is available through 12, 2027.
For help with personal loans, credit cards, lines of credit, mortgage or home equity line of credit, customers can call 1-800-221-7471.
Special business options available for a limited time in affected communities2 include:
- Business loan payment assistance is available.4
- Business loan payment deferrals of up to 90 days are available, expiring Jan. 12, 2027.4
Business customers can reach a Regions representative at 1-800-411-9393 for assistance.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $161 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest, and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,200 banking offices and more than 1,750 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.
About the Regions Foundation
The Alabama‑based Regions Foundation supports community investments that positively impact communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank. To learn more about the Regions Foundation, visit www.regions.com/foundation.
1Offers are available for a limited time and only to individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Isaias in the following ZIP codes: 32401, 32402, 32403, 32404, 32405, 32406, 32407, 32408, 32409, 32410, 32411, 32412, 32413, 32417, 32422, 32425, 32427, 32428, 32433, 32434, 32435, 32437, 32439, 32444, 32455, 32456, 32459, 32461, 32462, 32463, 32464, 32466, 32501, 32502, 32503, 32504, 32505, 32506, 32507, 32508, 32509, 32511, 32512, 32513, 32514, 32516, 32520, 32521, 32522, 32523, 32524, 32526, 32530, 32531, 32533, 32534, 32535, 32536, 32537, 32538, 32539, 32540, 32541, 32542, 32544, 32547, 32548, 32549, 32550, 32559, 32560, 32561, 32562, 32563, 32564, 32565, 32566, 32567, 32568, 32569, 32570, 32571, 32572, 32577, 32578, 32579, 32580, 32583, 32588, 32591, 36009, 36015, 36028, 36033, 36037, 36038, 36071, 36313, 36314, 36316, 36318, 36323, 36330, 36331, 36340, 36344, 36351, 36401, 36420, 36421, 36426, 36427, 36429, 36432, 36439, 36441, 36442, 36445, 36453, 36454, 36455, 36456, 36458, 36460, 36461, 36467, 36470, 36471, 36473, 36474, 36475, 36476, 36477, 36480, 36483, 36502, 36503, 36504, 36530, 36543, 36549, 36561, 36562, 36567, 36574. Other ZIP codes may be added to this list based on updated storm surveys and damage reports: Offers may be subject to other exclusions and restrictions and are subject to change without notice. All loans and lines, deferrals, extensions, or forbearances may be subject to required documentation and credit approval. Residency restrictions may apply. Special loan interest rates may be determined by applicant’s credit profile and may not extend to products offered by third parties, such as Avant.
2All loans and lines of credit are subject to terms and conditions, fees, documentation requirements, and credit approval.
3The FEMA no-check-cashing fee offer is available only to Regions customers; if you are not a Regions customer, you must enroll in Now Banking. No checking account is required to enroll in Now Banking. Regions reserves the right to refuse to cash any check.
4May be subject to credit approval. Interest will continue to accrue during the period that the payment is skipped or deferred. For installment loans, deferring or skipping payment may extend the maturity of your loan but will not automatically extend any optional insurance. Forbearances, skipped payments and deferrals (a) may vary by customer, (b) postpone – rather than forgive – certain payment obligations and (c) may require payment in full of the postponed payments at the end of the forbearance or deferral period, in addition to any other amounts that come due, unless you make other arrangements with Regions to resolve the delinquency.
5The no-penalty offer allows customers to make one partial or complete withdrawal without penalty. The penalty-free withdrawal must be made more than seven days after the issue date or the most recent renewal date (whichever is later). Any other withdrawals will be subject to penalties.
6New personal unsecured loan and new auto loan rate discounts may not be combined with other special offers or discounts.
7You must have a deposit account with Regions that has been open for at least six months in order to be eligible for an automobile loan. Auto loan rate discount of up to 0.50% includes 0.25% disaster relief rate discount with an additional 0.25% rate discount when you enroll in auto debit payments from an existing Regions checking account. Auto loan rate discounts cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts.