Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
Sep 27, 2024
Updated October 10, 2024
On Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Big Bend as a dangerous Category 4 storm. As it moved inland across the Southeastern United States, it triggered catastrophically-heavy rainfall. The results was damaging storm surges in Georgia and disastrous flooding across western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and southwestern Virginia.
The death toll of this storm has surpassed 200 people, and the immediate relief required for those affected is still ongoing. This is particularly precarious as Florida recovers from a second storm, Hurricane Milton.
Below is a list of trustworthy organizations in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The list was made in partnership with Charity Navigator, and includes nonprofits who are allowing funds to be restricted to provide hurricane relief. The nonprofit community's response will be ongoing, and as such, this list is not meant to be exhaustive.
While we await more information on the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the charities below, where noted, are also responding with relief for those affected by Hurricane Milton. Funds granted as unrestricted to these charities will go to the areas of greatest need.
**Nonprofits signed up for Grant Payments via PayPal and can receive funds more quickly than those sent via paper check.1
| International Medical Corps** | 95- 3949646 | International Medical Corps is on the ground in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, working to get those affected by the storm the healthcare they need. This charity is also providing Hurricane Milton disaster relief. |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy** | 45- 5257937 | With a focus on equitable disaster relief, Center for Disaster Philanthropy is continuing its work during this "super-charged" hurricane season and ready to provide relief. This charity is also providing Hurricane Milton disaster relief. |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Inc. | 56- 1283426 | This local food bank is working to assess the needs of their communities and provide food assistance for immediate assistance and as people move back into their homes. |
| SBP** | 26- 2189665 | SBP is actively working to assist in disaster relief with a focus on the most under resourced and vulnerable residents. This charity is also providing Hurricane Milton disaster relief. |
| American National Red Cross** | 53- 0196605 | The American National Red Cross mobilized in preparation of the storm and stays on the ground helping those in need of immediate relief. This charity is also providing Hurricane Milton disaster relief. |
| Greater Good Charities | 20- 4846675 | Greater Good Charities’ disaster relief is on the ground in Florida and North Carolina delivering emergency relief and preparing Florida for Hurricane Milton. |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Inc.** | 20- 8787719 | This animal rescue local to Asheville, North Carolina was completely flooded due to the storm. They are rebuilding as they also care for the evacuated animals. |
| Metropolitan Ministries, Inc.** | 59- 1477007 | As a nonprofit located in Tampa, Florida, they are providing food, water, shelter, and supplies to those needing to restore their lives in the aftermath of the hurricane. |
| Water Mission** | 57- 1116978 | Water Mission’s disaster response team deployed to the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina, providing water purification packets, generators, and setting up water treatment systems. |
| Team Rubicon** | 27- 1720480 | Team Rubicon is a veteran-led organization providing relief across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. |
| Heart To Heart International, Inc.** | 48- 1108359 | Heart to Heart is providing medical services and supplies to those in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. This charity is also providing Hurricane Milton disaster relief. |
| American Kidney Fund, Inc.** | 23- 7124261 | The American Kidney Fund is supporting those who need specialized support, such as purchasing kidney-friendly food and replacing lost or destroyed medications. This charity is also providing Hurricane Milton disaster relief. |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Northwest North Carolina, Inc.** | 58- 1457912 | The local Second Harvest Food Bank is providing not only essential food, but water and supplied to support the urgent needs of their local counties. |
| Americares** | 06- 1008595 | Americares is on the ground in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee with a focus on providing health needs in the hardest-hit communities. |
| GlobalGiving** | 30- 0108263 | GlobalGiving is working across the Southeastern United States, Cuba, and other communities impacted by Hurricane Helene to provide critical relief. This charity is also providing Hurricane Milton disaster relief. |
| Samaritan's Purse** | 58- 1437002 | Samaritan’s Purse is responding to 6 locations in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia to help support immediate relief as they clean up in the wake of the destruction. |
| North Carolina Community Foundation, Inc. | 58- 1661700 | This community foundation is providing immediate and long-term relief to the Henderson County area. |
| United Way Of Asheville & Buncombe County, Inc.** | 56- 0576157 | These local United Ways are working to respond to urgent requests for aid as they arise to support relief in the wake of the storm. |
To support these charities or others:
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If the organization is not in your saved charities’ list, type the charity name, region, or interest area in the search bar under Find a charity. Click the magnifying glass to begin the search and then scroll down to see your search results. Charities will appear in a list below. Once found, save the charity by clicking on the star and then click select to begin the granting process.
You will be asked to select a grant purpose in the first step of the process. Select Disaster Relief: Hurricane Helene in the drop down. If you want to donate to a specific cause or affected area, indicate so in the space provided.
If you do not have access to your online account, you can register by selecting the Login button in the upper right-hand corner. Follow the prompts to register for online access.
The nonprofit community's response will be ongoing, and as such, these lists are not meant to be exhaustive.
How to help locally
To support local relief efforts in affected areas, consider recommending a grant to a local community foundation. These organizations can often react quickly to emergencies and have extensive insight into the most urgent local needs throughout the rebuilding process. Check out this community foundation locator to find community foundations in the affected areas.
Footnotes
1 Vanguard Charitable is now issuing grants via Grant Payments with PayPal. To receive a grant from PayPal, the nonprofit must be enrolled with PayPal and confirm their charity status. The above nonprofits marked with an asterisk have a confirmed enrollment status. Learn more about Grant Payments.
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