Support long-term recovery in western NC through the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund – OBX Today

(Submitted/NC Community Foundation)

The North Carolina Community Foundation is continuing to seek donations for its Disaster Relief Fund to assist in long-term recovery efforts related to Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.

Funds raised for the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund will go to eligible organizations supporting recovery needs over the months ahead in western North Carolina communities.

Fundraising began immediately after the storm and the first grants will be awarded in early 2025.

Since the storm, donations have come from 49 states and Canada. The fund has also received support from many generous corporate partners.

“The devastation in western North Carolina is unprecedented, and we want to make sure community organizations have funding to support the long-term response,” said Jennifer Tolle Whiteside, NCCF President and CEO. “We have been heartened by the outpouring of support so far and will ensure that donations to our Disaster Relief Fund are distributed to organizations that can best help in the recovery.”

Donations are tax deductible, and no portion of the money raised will be used for NCCF’s administrative or operational expenses.

Donations can be made by:

Those needing assistance with their donation can call 919-828-4387 or 800-532-1349 or email info@nccommunityfoundation.org.

The NCCF Disaster Relief Fund’s grantmaking strategy focuses on mid- to long-term recovery efforts in affected communities.

Approximately $5 million in grants have been provided by the fund to charitable organizations since it began after Hurricane Fran in 1996. After Hurricane Florence in 2018, the fund awarded 153 grants to nonprofit organizations totaling $3.25 million. Learn more about the fund at nccommunityfoundation.org/disaster.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The North Carolina Community Foundation brings together generous people and connects them to causes and organizations they care about, with a focus on inspiring lasting and meaningful philanthropy in the state’s rural communities.

With $460 million in assets, NCCF sustains nearly 1,300 endowments and partners with donors and a network of affiliates in 60 counties to strengthen our state. By stewarding and growing donors’ gifts, NCCF makes a powerful impact through a robust grants and scholarships program, awarding over $300 million since 1988. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).