A year after West blast, less than half of donations given out

[TexasTowelie]

A year after the West disaster, the foundation overseeing about $3.6 million donated afterward has approved less than half of that for residents in need.

When I wrote in January about the slow pace of aid distribution, the West Long Term Recovery group had approved $650,266 in payments. At that point, the nonprofit’s director Karen Bernsen, had just resigned.

Later, the new director, Suzanne Hack, set a goal to reach $2 million by April 17, which marked a year after the explosion.

They didn’t make it. The tally of approved payments totals $1.6 million, according to an update from Hack.

More at http://watchdogblog.dallasnews.com/2014/04/a-year-after-west-disaster-less-than-half-the-donations-given-out.html/ .

[mbperrin]

1. Perhaps the paid staffers don't want to work themselves out of a job?

A guess, but following the bucks is often helpful.