How to Help Victims of Hurricanes Milton and Helen

The southern United States bears the brunt of tmajor hurricane States such as Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia have all experienced widespread damage over the past two weeks. Federal disaster response teams, including military and government agencies Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)local volunteers and first responders were on hand to assist.

In addition, various charitable organizations are working to provide food, shelter and other vital services to storm victims. These groups rely on direct donor support to carry out their work and are actively seeking support for their Hurricane Helen and Hurricane Milton responses.

Charity Navigatora nonprofit organization that rates and reviews charities based in part on the percentage of donations that go directly to providing services, has compiled a list of local, state, and national organizations to which you can donate because you know the big Most or all of your money will go to those in need rather than administration or fundraising.

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Charity Navigator-recognized charities for Hurricane Helen include the following:

better philanthropy: Providing emergency services to people and pets on the ground in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

American Reis: Deployed teams to Gulf countries following Hurricane Helene to deliver medicines, supplies and support health services.

Heart to Heart International: Deploy medical teams and deliver critical medicines and supplies to affected areas.

Compassionate Chef: Faith-based organizations provide meals to disaster victims, volunteers and first responders.

Rubicon Team: Route cleanup teams are deployed to help clear debris and clear roads in communities affected by both storms.

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe Counties: Working with Buncombe County Council and its Emergency Operations Center to provide critical services.

Wolf Brothers Animal Rescue: Provide necessities for animals.

urban ministries: Provide safe shelter and hot meals to local residents affected by Helen.

water mission: Faith groups provide water to communities affected by storm.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina: Provide food relief to affected areas.

aerial link corp.: Working with airlines to deliver relief supplies to victims of both storms.

world vision: Faith-based groups are providing emergency assistance to families, including hygiene products, cleaning supplies, water, bedding and generators.

global giving: GlobalGiving Hurricane Helen Relief Fund provides food, water, medicine and shelter and supports long-term recovery; the organization also participated in Hurricane Milton relief efforts.

hope convoy: A faith-based organization that provides disaster relief by distributing food, water and supplies while helping communities recover from two storms.

North Carolina Community Foundation: Support mid- to long-term recovery efforts.

international medical team: Deployed an emergency response team to Florida to coordinate with partners and provide medical supplies.

low country food bank: Providing food to coastal communities in South Carolina.

Midwest Food Bank: Preparing food, water and cleanup kits for distribution to communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

Asheville Humane Society: Saving pets affected by Hurricane Helene.

United Way of North Carolina: Provides fundraisers for all impacted North Carolina communities.

American Red Cross: Prepare shelters, mobilize relief personnel, and deliver supplies.

Center for Disaster Philanthropy: Providing immediate and long-term assistance to Helen and Milton’s victims.

direct relief: Providing medical resources to healthcare facilities in Florida communities affected by Hurricane Helen and Hurricane Milton.

Wholeheartedly intelligent response: The focus is on debris removal, tree clearing, damaged home cleanup, damaged home cleanup and mold sanitation for victims of both storms.

Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina: Connecting first responders and sister food banks with additional non-perishable food, tarps and other supplies to support local communities.

Top charities involved in Hurricane Milton relief include many of the organizations listed above plus: