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Hurricane Helene Resource Guide

Resources for disaster relief and information

Donations & Support

National & North Carolina Organizations

WNC How to Help Helene Response and Rebuild provides up-to-date information on current need priorities as well as donation and volunteer resources.

All Hands & Hearts allows teams of volunteers participate in relief efforts through this organization. All Hands & Hearts accepts online donations here.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill maintains a Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Resources page, which includes volunteer and donation opportunities, as well as information for members of the UNC community who are impacted by Helene. 

The Carolina Student Impact Fund provides immediate support for undergraduates, graduates, and professional students who face hardship and expenses as a result of natural disasters. 

American Red Cross is collecting donations for relief efforts as well as accepting blood donations. This website provides location information about donation centers through a zip code search.

AmeriCares is currently collecting donations for emergency medicine and other supplies specifically for those affected by the hurricane.

Diaper Bank of North Carolina partners with state emergency services to help in distribute diapers to those in need during disaster relief.

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is accepting monetary donations online through this website. They are also accepting food donations at various locations. This website provides instructions for food drop-offs.

North Carolina Community Foundation is a local humanitarian organization based in North Carolina that partners with local charities that support the community. They are currently accepting donations to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Global Giving has launched a Hurricane Helene relief fund. The fund will support immediate relief efforts such as food, water, and medicine but also invest in longer-term recovery projects to help residents rebuild their community after the storm recedes.

Habitat for Humanity is accepting online donations to help with their rebuilding efforts for those affected by the hurricane.

Salvation Army Carolinas provides emergency assistance to survivors and first responders after disasters.

Team Rubicon is a veterans groups that sends volunteers to help with rescue operations. Donations can be made online.

United Way has set up a Hurricane Helene recovery program and is accepting online donations.

BeLoved Asheville is helping those most affected by Helene by providing critical necessities and securing warm and safe housing. In addition to monetary donations, they also provide an updated current needs list. 

Animals

Support for Animals

American Humane Society

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Many North Carolina counties have SPCA branches and are accepting donations following Hurricane Helene. For instance, donations can be made to the SPCA of Wake County.