The Junior League Disaster Relief Fund was established when AJLI came together to provide relief after the devastating impact of Hurricane Katina in 2005. Since then, the Junior League Disaster Relief Fund has continued to assist Leagues following natural disasters. It provides an immediate response to help Leagues rebuild and continue serving their local communities.
The Junior League of Asheville (JLA) has established a Community Recovery Fund to provide immediate and long-term assistance to those affected by Hurricane Helene. The fund aims to help families with emergency needs such as food, temporary lodging, and medical care, as well as support for long-term recovery efforts like rebuilding and mental health services. This fund is a collaboration between the League and private donors and will serve as a resource for ongoing support for our community.
Join us in providing vital assistance to those most affected by Hurricane Helene. Your donation will support local organizations dedicated to disaster relief, including Streets of Paradise, American Red Cross of Central Florida, All Faiths Food Bank, and the United Way Suncoast Disaster Relief Fund. We’ll also connect with our sister Junior Leagues across the Southeast to address their members’ crucial needs. Every contribution makes a difference as the community comes together to rebuild after this devastating hurricane.
Here is a list provided by forbes.com with a list of tax-exempt charities that have indicated they are accepting Helene-specific donations:
Airbnb.org is a charitable organization aimed at helping people find a temporary place to stay in times of crisis. Those interested in offering free or discounted stays to people impacted by the hurricane can visit Airbnb.org for more information on how to sign up to host (Airbnb waives all service fees for Airbnb.org hosts and guests). You can also support people impacted by Hurricane Helene by donating to Airbnb.org—donations go toward covering the cost of temporary stays for this response and other crises.
American Red Cross. To make a financial donation, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-435-7669, mail a donation form, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief, which helps people affected by disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and tornadoes.
(Red Cross is also helping with reunification efforts. If you need assistance locating or connecting with a loved one because of Hurricane Helene, click here.)
Save the Children. Save the Children is partnering with local organizations in Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina to meet the needs of children and families affected by the storm. The Children’s Emergency Fund will move pre-positioned child-focused supplies—including hygiene kits, diapers, and baby wipes—as well as classroom cleaning kits to schools and child care centers.
United Way. Local United Way organizations are accepting donations to help relief efforts. You can donate here. (The United Way has also activated its 211 system to serve as a communication tool to access disaster information, resources, and support. If you or someone you know needs non-emergency help in locating resources, call 211 or visit 211.org.)
World Central Kitchen. To help Chef José Andrés feed those impacted by Hurricane Helene, visit WCK’s website.
(Please note that these are not endorsements of a specific charity. If you’re not a fan of those organizations listed, many other charities would welcome your support.)
