How to help: Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern U.S. after making landfall in Florida, leaving many without power or basic needs, and recovery is expected to take years. If New Capital can assist you with research or grant recommendations, please let us know.

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On September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm. Moving quickly northward, Helene unleashed massive destruction across much of the southeastern U.S. and southern Appalachia. These areas are not equipped for hurricane preparedness or response, making the impact all the more devastating. Historic winds and flooding have left many stranded without power, means of communication, and unable to take care of their basic needs. As waters recede and rescue efforts continue, death tolls are expected to rise. Federal major disaster declarations have been made for Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Immediate needs across all impacted areas include shelter, food and water, emergency supplies, debris removal, and the rebuilding of damaged homes and infrastructure. Full recovery will take many years.

Fidelity Charitable collaborates with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to identify organizations that are responding in times of crisis. The following organizations are highlighted because they can activate quickly, have the ability to incorporate a large influx of donations, and have an established record in disaster response.

We’ve prioritized funds and responding organizations currently operating in the impacted areas.

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Community Funds

• The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc.
  The Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund
  TIN: 59-1956886

• The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
  Emergency and Disaster Response Fund
  TIN: 56-1223384

• Craft Emergency Relief Fund
  TIN: 13-3273980

• East Tennessee Foundation
  Neighbor to Neighbor Fund 
  TIN: 62-0807696

• Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
  TIN: 81-3606763

• North Carolina Community Foundation
  Disaster Relief Fund
  TIN: 58-1661700

• United Way of Florida
  TIN: 59-2104175 

• United Way of North Carolina
  North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
  TIN: 56-0564547

• United Way of the Big Bend
  The UWBB Disaster Relief Fund
  TIN: 59-6011150
  
  
  

Responding Organizations

• Airlink
  TIN: 37-1710848

• American Logistics Aid Network
  TIN: 26-0627264

• American Red Cross
  TIN: 53-0196605

• Direct Relief
  TIN: 95-1831116

• Feeding Florida
  TIN: 65-0467165

• Healthcare Ready
  TIN: 46-3134601

• Homeward Bound
  TIN: 56-1568917

• Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC)
  TIN: 26-3865869

• Manna Food Bank
  TIN: 58-1514800

• Midwest Food Bank
  TIN: 41-2120170

• Operation Airdrop
  TIN: 82-2886264

• Operation BBQ Relief
  TIN: 45-2442792

• Save the Children
  TIN: 06-0726487

• SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project)
  TIN: 26-2189665 

• Send Relief
  TIN: 75-1977130

• Team Rubicon
  TIN: 27-1720480

• The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
  TIN: 81-3647983

• United Policyholders
  TIN: 94-3162024 

• Vibrant Emotional Health
  TIN: 48-1151382

• World Central Kitchen
  TIN: 27-3521132

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