As a Southeastern-based firm, our heart goes out to our local communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Here are some links to helpful information and ways to help those dealing with the aftermath of the storm.
ASHEVILLE
- Information, Resources + Assistance in Asheville / Comprehensive Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/154hYrmMKWNKWIwcTkUP8GhcAn4z4LXnFr2AKMgv3Qik/mobilebasic
GEORGIA
- Information, Resources + Assistance in GA: https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricane-helene
NORTH CAROLINA
- Information, Resources + Assistance in NC: https://www.ncdps.gov
- NC disaster relief fund: https://www.nc.gov/disaster-relief-fund
- Appalachian Voices: https://appvoices.org/helene-relief/
- Tryon International, Volunteer signup: https://www.resort.tryon.com/volunteer
SOUTH CAROLINA
- Information, Road Closures + Ways to Help in SC: https://www.scemd.org
EAST TENNESSEE
- Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center: https://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/media/news/bms-designated-northeast-tennessee-disaster-relief-center-for-hurricane-helene-recovery-efforts.html
- Tennessee Shelters: https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tema/tennessee-shelters.html
- TEMA: https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/tema/get-involved/volunteer-organizations-active-in-disasters.html
- Volunteer Opportunities with the Regional United Ways: https://www.volunteer-united.org/
- East Tennessee Foundation: https://easttennesseefoundation.org
- More Donation Information: https://www.tn.gov/tema/updates/hurricane-helene.html
GENERAL WAYS TO HELP
- The Blood Connection, donations needed to save lives: The Blood Connection – Donor Portal
- Action Network: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/mutual-aid-disaster-relief
- Cajun Navy: The United Cajun Navy has been providing crucial aid and relief efforts to communities in the Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Donate: https://www.cajunnavyrelief.com/
- CARE: Hurricane Helene Emergency Fund for families impacted by the storm: www.CARE.org
- FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene
- Find Gas: https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/hurricane-helene
- Find Shelters: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
- Foothills Food Hub- McDowell County https://www.foothillsfoodhub.org/donate
- FREE Starlink Internet Access: https://www.starlink.com/support/article/58126733-e4d2-db62-b919-9da261a4e096
- Greenville Tech Foundation, donations to support students impacted and help them stay in school: https://greenvilletechfoundation.org/
- Happy Helicopter Tours Greenville, SC: Sending relief to WNC by plane / Donate via Go Fund Me or read the news story: https://www.wspa.com/news/people-sending-relief-to-western-n-c-by-plane/
- Locate Loved Ones: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/contact-and-locate-loved-ones/hurricane-helene-reunification.html
- Operation Airdrop: https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene
- Red Cross: https://www.redcross.or
- Salvation Army: https://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/
- Samaritan’s Purse: Samaritan’s Purse Is Responding to Hurricane Helene (samaritanspurse.org)
- Small Business Administration (SBA) / Disaster Assistance: www.usa.gov/hurricane-helene
- Southern Smoke Foundation supporting workers in the food + beverage industry: https://southernsmoke.org/donate/
- United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County: www.unitedwayabc.org/hurricane-helen
- United Way of Greenville County: https://www.unitedwaygc.org/uwgc-community-relief/
- Water Mission, Charleston-based Non-profit Supplying Water + Generators to WNC: https://give.watermission.org/p/hurricane-helene-response
- World Central Kitchen, providing fresh meals to communities in need: https://wck.org
* This list will be updated as more information becomes available.