October 7, 2024
Impact Stories

Support Hurricane Relief Efforts

As our community faces the looming threat of another major hurricane, many Central Indiana residents have reached out to us asking how they can help. We understand that many are also still deeply concerned about the impact of recent storms and are eager to contribute to relief efforts.We are here to make it easy for you to support those affected. By donating to the trusted organizations listed below, you can be sure that your contributions will directly aid those in need.We’ve also communicated with other not-for-profits and community foundations who have activated their own disaster relief funds. By coordinating with these organizations, we’re working to ensure that aid reaches the people and places that need it most.

Recommendations for Disaster Aid and Relief Organizations:

American Red Cross – Hurricane Helene Red Cross Response
Central Carolina Community Foundation – One SC Fund
Collaboratory – SWFL Emergency Relief Fund 
Community Foundation of North Florida – Disaster Relief fund
Community Foundation of Western Carolina
Gulf Coast Community Foundation – Rapid Response Fund
Red Cross of North Carolina – Hurricane Helene Red Cross Response
United Way of North Carolina – UWHelpsNC Helene Recovery Fund
United Way of Greenville  – Community Relief Fund

Those who hold funds within our philanthropic collaborative and have additional questions or would like to make a gift from their DAF are invited to contact their donor engagement officer.

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