Donate to the Hurricanes Helene and Milton Response Fund!

Hurricane Helene has devastated communities in Florida, Georgia, Western North Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee. Catastrophic flooding has left thousands unhoused, and severe damage to mountain roads, highways, and bridges have left many stranded. Now Hurricane Milton has strengthened to a terrifying scale and is now bearing down on Florida.


Community organizations in the impacted areas are facing enormous challenges as they attempt to reach residents in rural areas who are without power or cell phone service. At the same time, local organizers are preparing for months and years of rebuilding and recovery, and are determined to center equity in a region that is marked by both the resilience of local people and a history of systemic poverty.


That’s why Organizing Resilience has already committed resources to 33 organizing and mutual aid groups on the ground that are working around the clock focused on the following priorities:


  • Direct Relief and Mutual Aid: Supporting communities hardest hit by mobilizing grassroots efforts to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and essential supplies, especially for those who couldn’t evacuate or prepare.
  • Economic Relief and Recovery: Advocating for support for small businesses and workers whose employment has been impacted; ensuring recovery jobs offer fair wages and decent working conditions to lift individuals out of crisis, not deepen it.
  • Accountability: Ensuring the recovery process doesn't displace or exploit vulnerable populations.
  • Push for Structural Change: Addressing systemic issues, such as the deregulation of power companies and lack of investment in a green economy, which have amplified the effects of previous disasters.


In total we have raised $721,958 from online supporters and philanthropic partners. Our goal is $1 million. Will you join us by chipping in immediately?


Your contribution to the Hurricane Helene and Milton Response Fund, housed at Amalgamated Foundation, will go towards expanding this initial set of grants.


Pitch in today to drive much-needed resources into local groups with a proven track record of standing up lifesaving relief AND long-term re-building efforts.

 

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