Donations management is often referred to as the “Disaster Within a Disaster” as it takes a tremendous amount of resources to organize, categorize, store, and distribute physical goods. If you want to help those in western North Carolina and others impacted by #Helene, stick to cash donations to reputable organizations like the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army, or to local organizations supporting response and recovery efforts (h/t to Becky DePodwin, MSEM for this link): https://lnkd.in/gZrNFFXK This ensures the right resources get to those who need them most, while not pulling critical resources to sort through your lightly used clothes.
As a remindered , cash is best when advising folks how to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene National VOAD Members and Partners are currently assisting communities in need due to the impact of Hurricane Helene through the Southeast United States. National VOAD members and Partners will continue to serve these communities as long as is necessary. There is currently no request for donations outside of cash. Please do not send unsolicited donated goods. https://lnkd.in/g3Sje6VK
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2wWould also encourage donating to local agencies like those listed in this article: https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene