In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s hit to the southern states, many are looking to donate and seeking trusted sources. We have put together a list of verified organizations and hubs to make donations.
The hurricane impacted parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia, leading to more than 150 reported fatalities and numerous people still missing as of Tuesday.
Towns nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains were hard hit, with rescue and relief missions hindered by washed-out roads, downed trees, remaining flooding, and the region’s terrain.
Emergency workers and rescue teams have been working to clear roads, distribute food, remove debris, and searched for stranded survivors.
Federal, state, and local officials, bolstered by multiple National Guard units from various states, have responded to the impacted areas to aid in the recovery operations.
Crews from the state-led Pennsylvania Incident Management Team, Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team, and Pennsylvania National Guard have responded to assist in North Carolina, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office.
Members of the regional Pennsylvania-Task Force 1, an urban search and rescue team, have been deployed with federal authorities in the region since last week. As of this week, the team was working in Marion, North Carolina.
How to help:
American Red Cross:
Donate: Contribute to the national relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, aiding with food, shelter, and emotional support.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare:
Donate: Support healthcare services and recovery through their dedicated hurricane relief fund.
ASPCA:
Donate: Support healthcare services and recovery through their dedicated hurricane relief fund.
Baby2Baby:
Donate: Help provide essential supplies such as diapers and formula to infants and children affected by the hurricane.
Catholic Charities:
Donate: Assist with relief efforts in the region through their dedicated hurricane response program.
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC
Donate: Contribute to aid communities impacted by Helene.
GlobalGiving:
Donate: Support the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund which focuses on immediate needs and long-term recovery.
GoFundMe:
Donate: Contribute to the Hurricane Relief Fund or to specific verified relief fundraisers.
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund:
Donate: Contribute to help meet the unmet needs of those affected by the hurricane in North Carolina.
Operation Blessing:
Donate: Help deliver essential supplies like clean water and food to those in immediate need.
Save the Children:
Donate: Focus on providing child-specific supplies and support to restore child care and early learning centers.
United Community:
Donate: Help with clean-up and rebuilding efforts in affected areas.
The Salvation Army:
Donate: Support the national and local branches’ efforts, which include providing food, shelter, and emotional care.
United Way:
Donate: Local chapters are collecting funds to assist with both immediate and long-term relief efforts.
World Central Kitchen:
Donate: Assist Chef José Andrés and his team in providing meals to victims and responders.
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