Hurricane Helene Relief Fund

by GlobalGiving
Hurricane Helene Relief Fund

What's Happening and How to Help

We believe that organizations that are deeply rooted in local communities are in the best position to provide long-term support for survivors of natural disasters like these. By funding the relief efforts of local organizations, donations to this fund have the potential to build stronger response capacity so that these organizations are better equipped to face future challenges.

The projects listed below are led by vetted GlobalGiving partners responding to this disaster. You can donate directly to a specific project or to GlobalGiving’s Hurricane Helene Relief Fund and we'll allocate it to where it's needed most. GlobalGiving will post reports about how your donation has been put to use.

Hurricane Helene/Milton Response & Recovery
Our specialized teams are already on the ground, working tirelessly to bring relief to communities affected by the hurricane. This includes: Chainsaw and Backhoe Teams, clearing downed trees, debris, and blocked roadways Muck and Gut Teams, helping flooded homeowners gut and dry their homes. Supply Distribution and Aid, including a Reverse Osmosis water treatment trailer. Currently 7 teams deployed!
Hurricane Helene NC Victims Relief
Hurricane Helene has devastated communities across the Southeast, leaving millions of people without access to basic necessities like food, clean water, power, and shelter. Over 120 people have lost their lives, with particularly severe impacts in North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Cuba. The Hurricane Helene Relief Fund is dedicated to providing immediate relief and long-term support for those affected.
Hurricane Relief for 100 people with disabilities.
The Center for Independent Living of Broward and Gulf Coast provides vital support to individuals with disabilities impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Our services ensure equal access to shelters, disaster relief, housing, and medical supplies, empowering resilience and independence. Expert advocacy, rebuilding wheelchair ramps, debris removal, wheelchairs, meals and specialized adaptive equipment for children facilitate recovery, rebuilding and thriving.
Hurricane Helene Response
Convoy of Hope has already served thousands of families across the Southeast in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Distributions continue in Florida, and distributions will begin today in Asheville, North Carolina. Multiple truckloads carrying immediate relief supplies have been dispatched from Convoy's World Distribution Center, and supplies have been delivered in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Holiday Meals for Hurricane Helene Survivors
Help bring hope and nourishment to families impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee this holiday season. Your support will provide warm, festive meals to those still recovering from the storm's devastation. Together, we can ensure no table is empty and no family is forgotten during this special time of year. Join us in spreading comfort and cheer to communities in need. Every donation makes a difference!
Cleanup 5M Pounds of 2024 Florida Hurricane Debris
This ocean cleanup nonprofit, Ocean Blue Project, aims to recover 5 million pounds of plastic and disaster debris from coastal communities, particularly those hardest hit by hurricanes such as Helene and Milton in Florida during 2024. Every 1 U.S. Dollar donated facilitates the recovery of 5 pounds of disaster debris. With climate change and warming waters, support for these communities, along with the marine animals that inhabit them, is more crucial than ever.
Period Packs for Hurricane Survivors
When Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the coasts of North Carolina and Florida, they left communities facing enormous challenges. In the aftermath, one critical need has often been overlooked: access to period products for the women and girls who are working to rebuild their lives. Periods don't stop during a crisis, and for many displaced women, managing their health with dignity becomes difficult when essential supplies are scarce.
Hurricane Helene Rescue and Recovery
After completing 30 hours of search and rescue efforts in Steinhatchee, FL we completed nearly 60 hours of rescue in western North Carolina which holds catastrophic damage. Basic needs are going to be hard to come by for months. We are a bridge for many to get those needs met.
Americares Response to Hurricane Helene and Milton
Americares is responding to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton with teams on the ground across the southeastern U.S. meeting the health needs in the hardest-hit communities. The teams are ready to deliver medicines and relief supplies and provide emergency funding to support the restoration of health services.
Hurricane Helene Response
Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 140 mph on Thursday, September 26. Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee experienced record-breaking amounts of rainfall, heavy winds and tornadoes, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides. International Medical Corps is responding in Florida, George, Tennessee and North Carolina by supporting local health facilities and providing critical supplies.
Ensure Equity in Disaster Response and Recovery
The Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management deploys Equity Response Teams (ERTs) following major disasters dedicated to ensuring equity in all phases of the disaster cycle for vulnerable, underserved, and marginalized populations. This project will expand the reach and impact of our ERTs which provide communities with improved access to preparedness, recovery and resilience resources in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
World Vision Hurricane Helene Response
Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 4 storm, slammed into Florida's Big Bend region late Thursday, September 26th, claiming lives and causing widespread power outages and flooding. Affecting nearly 4 million homes and businesses in Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. The storm made landfall with a maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. Many areas are currently cut-off and are lacking basic supplies such as gas, food, and water.
Project HOPE Responds to Hurricane Helene & Milton
Project HOPE is actively responding to both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, addressing critical needs in affected communities. In North Carolina, teams are distributing health and WASH supplies while providing mental health support, while in Florida, the Emergency Response team is coordinating with partners to deliver aid to those impacted by Hurricane Milton's catastrophic landfall.

Organization Information

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Location: Washington, D.C. - USA
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About GlobalGiving’s Disaster Response

When a disaster strikes, recovery efforts led by people who live and work in affected communities are often overlooked and underfunded. GlobalGiving is changing this reality. Since 2004, we've been shifting decision-making power to crises-affected communities through trust-based grantmaking and support.

We make it easy, quick, and safe to support people on the ground who understand needs in their communities better than anyone else.

They were there long before the news cameras arrived, and they’ll be there long after the cameras leave. They know how to make their communities more resilient to future disasters, and they’re already hard at work. GlobalGiving puts donations and grants directly into their hands. Because the status quo—which gives the vast majority of funding to a few large organizations—doesn’t make sense.

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