Supporting Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene

The NC Center for Nonprofits extends our heartfelt support to the communities impacted by the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. At this time, we defer to the critical work of emergency responders and encourage all affected to prioritize safety and follow the guidance of local authorities. For individuals and organizations seeking assistance, please check back here as we add resources  to support long-term recovery efforts. 

Those who are able to donate can contribute to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, managed by our friends at United Way of North Carolina: nc.gov/donate. Donations will support nonprofits working to meet the immediate needs of storm victims, such as food, water, cleaning supplies, and other emergency essentials. All funds raised will go directly to disaster relief. 

We will continue to share more resources in the coming days and weeks. Thank you to all the first responders for your dedicated service. We stand ready to support the nonprofit organizations that will act as second responders in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

Ivan Canada, President & CEO and the entire team at NCCNP 

How can I help? 

• United Way of NC’s UW Helps NC Fund – an initiative designed to support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.  *Duke Energy Foundation is making $100K donation to the fund to provide matching dollars.  

• List: Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene (bpr.org) 

• BeLoved Asheville

• NC Baptist Men 

• Hunger & Health Coalition Inc in Boone

• Mutual Aid Disaster Relief

• Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation

• NC Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund

• Samaritan’s Purse

• Community Foundation of Western NC  

Resources for Nonprofits  

• Oct 7-Hurricane Helene Response with FEMA Webinar - Register here. Our fellow nonprofit state association organization in Florida is co-hosting with the Center and other southern state associations a FREE webinar with FEMA. You are invited to join us on Monday, October 7 at 3-4PM ET/2-3PM CT. Please note that when you register, log in as a guest and use the “Outside of Florida” option in the county line.

• 10/1/24 FEMA Press Release

• Join the Webinar: Hurricane Helene: How Funders Can Support Recovery hosted by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, October 3 at 1 PM 

• National Council of Nonprofits: Disaster Recovery: What Donors & Nonprofits Need to Know