Equality NC extends our deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene. If you or a loved one have been affected or know someone impacted, please see a compiled list of resources below. If you want to donate to support the ongoing disaster relief efforts, head to the resource list below. This page will be updated as resource opportunities evolve. If you have or are aware of resources you believe should be on this list, please contact comms@equalitync.org with the subject line “Hurricane Helene Relief Resource.”
If you have donations of equipment or have questions about specific needs, please email helenedonations@buncombecounty.org
If you want to volunteer, please email helenevolunteers@buncombecounty.org
Madison County Government
To volunteer on the ground, email diastervolunteer@madisoncountync.gov. (Please note: The email address appears to have a typo but also appears to be functional) Or call: 828-649-1815
Henderson County
To learn how to donate supplies, please email Helene-Donations@hcem.org.
To make a monetary donation online, you can go here.
The non-profit law firm will deploy in disaster-stricken areas to help with FEMA aid applications, legal support, long-term housing, fraud cases, and more. The organization also operates a Legal Aid hotline (866) 219-5262).
Monetary donations are needed to fund the free legal assistance provided, and pro bono lawyers are needed to join disaster support efforts.
Go here to donate; lawyers can sign up to volunteer here.
Friends of Hot Springs Library
This group accepts donations for rebuilding and relief efforts in Hot Springs.
