By Jason Thomas, Originally posted October 1, 2024 by GSA Business Report

In response to the urgent needs from the impact of Hurricane Helene, United Way of Greenville County has established a special relief fund to help individuals and families struggling to access necessities such as food, shelter and utilities.

The United Way of Greenville County Community Relief Fund will provide immediate assistance to those who have been hardest hit by the storm, as well as additional support to local nonprofits responding to the crisis, according to a news release, with 100% of every contribution will directly fund efforts to help Greenville County recover and regain stability.

“As we continue to learn more about the widespread impact of Helene on our community, we are committed to standing alongside our neighbors who need us most,” said Meghan Barp, president and CEO of United Way of Greenville County, in the release. “This fund is an essential step toward helping people quickly regain access to basic services and achieve stability in the aftermath of this devastating storm.”

United Way is calling on the community to help respond. By contributing to the United Way of Greenville CountyCommunity Relief Fund, supporters will provide essential resources to help people get back on their feet.

To contribute to the fund, click here.

For those in need of non-emergency assistance, United Way’s 211 Resource Line is open and available to help. Dial 2-1-1 or text “HELP” or “AYUDA” to 211-211. This service provides confidential, multilingual support to connect individuals and families to local resources.