Helene: Fundraising Efforts Across Western North Carolina

WNC -- October 30, 2024: In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, communities in Western North Carolina are rallying together to support those affected.

 

Local nonprofits, community organizations, and crowdfunding platforms are leading fundraising efforts, providing immediate relief and long-term support to help residents rebuild their lives. Here’s a comprehensive look at the various organizations and platforms involved in the recovery efforts and how you can contribute to each.

 

The CFWNC’s Emergency and Disaster Response Fund has become a central resource for supporting Hurricane Helene relief across 18 affected counties. With donations, CFWNC provides grants to nonprofits working on the front lines of recovery, focusing on both short-term relief and sustainable community rebuilding efforts.

Support Link:  https://cfwnc.org/                           

 

 

GoFundMe has created a dedicated page to support verified fundraisers specifically for Hurricane Helene relief. This page includes fundraisers for families and communities directly affected, ensuring that contributions go directly to those most in need.

Support Link: GoFundMe Hurricane Relief Help    

 

 

Based in Marshall, NC, ROAR is running a Mutual Aid Hub that distributes essential supplies like propane, firewood, and heaters. ROAR’s efforts are especially focused on remote areas that were severely impacted, helping those without heat or power get through the colder months.

Support Link:    ROAR Mutual Aid

 

 

Eblen Charities, located in Asheville, is offering a “free store” for those affected, stocked with essential items like coats, blankets, and other winter necessities. The organization also provides gas vouchers to help individuals and families access emergency shelters.

Support Link:  Eblen Charities       

 

 

The NC State Extension provides resources and support to the region’s agricultural communities, who face unique challenges due to the storm. They offer emergency feed, fuel, and supplies for farmers and rural residents affected by Helene and provide daily updates through the NC Disaster Information Center.

Support Link: https://ncdisaster.ces.ncsu.edu/       ]

 

 

Beacon of Hope, located in Marshall, NC, is supplying crucial cold-weather items such as heaters, sleeping bags, and wool blankets to help families stay warm, particularly those still without electricity or heating.

Support Link:  Beacon of Hope  

 

 

This nonprofit supports Western North Carolina’s Latino communities, distributing clothing, food, and hygiene supplies to impacted families. Donations can be made via Venmo (@CU282) or PayPal, and the organization is also coordinating volunteer efforts.

More Info: Centro Unido Latino Americano BPR    

 

8. Friends of Hot Springs Library

The Friends of Hot Springs Library coordinate rebuild and recovery efforts in Hot Springs, NC, supporting families who need housing assistance and basic necessities in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Support Link: Friends of Hot Springs Library 

 

 

 

Operating in Boone, NC, Wine to Water has mobilized its resources to supply clean water, hot meals, and hygiene kits to communities impacted by Helene, including residents in Asheville and Boone.

Support Link: Wine to Water GofundMe 

 

 

This organization is providing essentials such as food, water, diapers, and hygiene supplies to affected families. Catholic Charities also offers support for long-term recovery as families work to rebuild their lives post-Hurricane Helene.

Support Link: Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte    

 

 

Working with local partners, Direct Relief provides medical supplies, hygiene kits, and other essentials to communities hit hardest by the hurricane. Their ongoing assistance helps meet immediate health and safety needs.

Support Link:    https://www.directrelief.org/

 

 

United Way mobilizes resources for critical needs, including food and shelter, for those displaced by Hurricane Helene. They also offer long-term recovery assistance to support sustained community rebuilding.

Support Link: https://www.unitedwaync.org/nc-disaster-relief-fund-helene      

 

Hurricane Helene has shown the resilience and solidarity of communities across Western North Carolina. By donating directly to these local organizations, individuals across the nation can provide meaningful assistance to families and communities striving to recover. These groups offer various forms of support, from emergency essentials and housing assistance to legal aid and long-term recovery resources. Every contribution helps strengthen the region’s recovery and builds a foundation for a more resilient future.