Support Recovery Efforts for Western North Carolina Affected by Hurricane Helene

Our hearts are with the communities of Western North Carolina impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. As these areas begin to recover and rebuild, nonprofit organizations are working tirelessly to provide much-needed relief. Several funds have been established to support the thousands of residents affected by this storm.

If you would like to contribute to recovery efforts, consider supporting the following relief funds:

• Community Foundation of Western North Carolina – Emergency and Disaster Response Fund
• North Carolina Community Foundation – Hurricane Helene Response Fund
• United Way of North Carolina – UWHelpsNC Helene Recovery Fund
• ‍Red Cross of North Carolina – Hurricane Helene Red Cross Response
  • If you are making a grant recommendation from a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation, we recommend granting through our local chapter - American Red Cross-Piedmont Triad Chapter.

• Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC – Hurricane Helene Response

You can contribute directly to any of the organizations listed above via the links provided, or if you have a donor-advised fund with The Winston-Salem Foundation, you can recommend a grant to any of these organizations or others you would like to support through our online portal.

Our strength lies in our community, and together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by Hurricane Helene. Thank you for your generosity and for standing with Western North Carolina during this critical time.