Ways To Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Western North Carolina
Hurricane Helene has caused catastrophic devastation in Western North Carolina, and the communities along with our fellow North Carolinians are in urgent need of relief and recovery support.
In an effort to provide a place where people can go to find reliable information and resources to support the communities in Western North Carolina and contribute to relief efforts, we have compiled a list of links and information below.
If you would like to make a meaningful donation, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) has activated their Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to accept and disburse funds supporting recovery from the catastrophic impacts of flooding from Hurricane Helene. They have a proven track record and extensive experience in disaster relief funding. CFWNC is headquartered in Asheville and they can deploy funds quickly. To make a direct donation to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s Emergency and Disaster Response Fund, click here.
Polk County and Henderson County were two of the hardest hit areas. If you would like to donate directly to relief in these counties, please see the links below.
Photo courtesy of Nelson Aerial Productions.
There are many other amazing organizations working tirelessly to address this disaster. Below is a list of links with information on how you can support Western North Carolina and contribute to relief efforts.
- American Red Cross Volunteer
- Appalachian State Disaster Relief Fund (directly benefits students in need)
- Arts Emergency Relief
- Beloved Asheville
- Blue Ridge Public Radio
- Diaper Bank of NC
- Emergency Aid Volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse
- Legal Aid of NC
- Medical Provider Volunteers
- NC Counts Coalition
- North Carolina Community Foundation
- North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
- North Carolina Network of Grantmakers
- Operation Airdrop
- Search Efforts/Rescue
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- Small Business Administration
- The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Gift Card Campaign
- United Way of NC
The Outer Banks is no stranger to hurricanes, and our community is known for helping our neighbors in times of need. Thank you for your continued generosity and compassion as we help our friends in the mountains recover from this terrible disaster.
About the Outer Banks Community Foundation: The Outer Banks Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to fostering philanthropy and supporting local causes. Through its charitable funds and grant programs, the Foundation strives to enrich the quality of life for residents of the Outer Banks.
