The Power of 10
Rebuilds Lives

Please join us to support 10 families who have lost their homes along with all their possessions to the devastating floodwaters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Amy Graham, the wife of Greg Graham, has started a fund raising campaign for the families. Greg served the community of Ocala for 25 years with the Ocala Police Department. He left his position as Deputy Chief to become the new Chief of Police in Cedar Rapids. After only 11 days on the job, record flooding traumatized the city of Cedar Rapids.

Ten employees of the city have lost everything they own, including their homes. Although they have lost everything they continue to assist others in need.

As a community we have the power to help these 10 families rebuild their lives. As mayor of Ocala, Randy Ewers has stepped up many times to show his support to our community, lead us in times of tragedy, and has been a strong example of compassion. He is supporting these efforts to uphold the values we hold dear in helping all those in need during times of strife and struggle.

We are asking you to support these families by wearing black bracelets during our 10-day campaign. With a $10 donation we can make a difference.

Drop off points for the donations in Ocala include:

1st Quality Title (352) 690 -1787
Palm Chevrolet (352) 629 - 8011
OPD front desk (352) 690 - 7000
Gateway Bank (352) 368 -3756

Please make checks payable to Cedar Rapids Police Department.

For more information on the campaign, relief efforts, and the stories of these families please visit: foundationforgrace.org
Tax-deductible donations can also be made through this website under Power of 10 on a PayPal account.

For more information on how you can help, call:
Amy Graham: (352) 572-5482 Kathy Bryant: (352) 572-5775

Ocala, Fl Mayor Randy Ewers, Ocala, Fl Chief of Police Samuel Williams and Cedar Rapids, Iowa Chief of Police Greg Graham, endorse these efforts.

           

Thank you to all the volunteers and contributors to these efforts.

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