Hurricane Helene
On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm and carved a devastating path from Florida’s Gulf Coast to Tennessee.
Since then, the massive surge has resulted in power outages for millions of individuals across several states. Thousands of homes have sustained major structural damage or been destroyed, and so far there have been 191 confirmed fatalities. Extensive flooding from Helene has severely impacted western North Carolina and multiple communities in several states, hampering the delivery of critical supplies. Read the full situation report here.
CWS is actively participating in National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) calls to stay informed on the storm’s progression. Additionally, CWS is distributing 3,296 Emergency Cleanup Buckets 4,360 Hygiene Kits to partners in impacted states and will also be involved in long-term recovery to help meet the needs of those impacted in the months and years to come.
The road to recovery is often long and challenging. By contributing to CWS’ Emergency Response Fund, you can provide critical and life-saving resources to your neighbors when it’s most needed.
You can make a positive impact on Hurricane Helene Relief by sending a check to Church World Service (CWS). Simply address it to CWS, PO Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515, and include "Emergency Response Fund" in the memo line to ensure your support reaches those in need. Your contribution will help provide essential assistance during this critical time.
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About the CWS Emergency Response Fund
In the days immediately following a catastrophic disaster, CWS provides cleanup buckets, kits and vital supplies to help impacted people begin to clear up what was left behind. In the U.S. and around the world CWS works with trusted local community-based organizations to reach the most vulnerable communities, including immigrants and refugees, to provide the support these families need. When war, conflict and violence force families to flee their homes in search of safety, CWS provides emergency support along the journey and connects them with vital services to rebuild their lives.
The road to recovery is often long and challenging. That’s why after attention fades, CWS works to ensure that affected communities continue to receive the help they need by providing support to community long-term recovery groups. The Emergency Response Fund allows us to quickly respond to emergencies as soon as they occur. By standing with CWS, you can remind our neighbors on the journey from response to recovery to thriving, they are never alone.