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How to Support Disaster Relief for Hurricane Helene Survivors

Hurricane Helene, a devastating Category 4 storm, caused widespread destruction across the southeastern U.S., impacting Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Virginia. Communities face severe flooding, damaged homes, and extended power outages, especially in Florida’s Big Bend and inland North Carolina. Recovery efforts are underway, but survivors need support to rebuild.

Here are some of the best ways to donate for immediate relief:

• American Red Cross: Provides emergency relief to affected states.
• GlobalGiving Disaster Relief Fund: Supports localized recovery efforts.
• Feeding Florida: Part of Feeding America, aiding food-insecure residents.

Help Rebuild Homes

While immediate relief is critical, the long-term recovery process will require rebuilding homes and infrastructure that were destroyed by Hurricane Helene. National organizations like Habitat for Humanity and SBP (St. Bernard Project) are leading efforts to help families across multiple states rebuild their homes. In Florida, organizations like Rebuild Florida are focused on helping local residents get back on their feet. For neighboring states, you can contribute to Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Response or the SBP to help survivors from Georgia to the Carolinas restore safe, livable housing. These organizations often rely on donations to purchase materials, pay for skilled labor, and mobilize volunteers.

Contributing to any of these organizations can make a real difference in helping survivors restore their lives after Hurricane Helene:

• Habitat for Humanity: Focuses on rebuilding homes in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
• Florida Disaster Fund: Supports local recovery in Florida.
• SBP (St. Bernard Project) 

Whether contributing to housing repairs or food aid, every donation helps survivors return to a sense of normalcy.

Helping hurricane survivors is about empowering communities to get back on their feet. Our contribution, no matter the size, plays a vital role in this process.