October 2, 2024
If you are looking for ways to help out after Hurricane Helene, we put together a list of organizations and opportunities across the Upstate and Lakelands regions.
We have supported many of these organizations in the past and know they do good work here in our communities. However, be alert for scams! Always check that you are donating to a legitimate organization.
(If you or your family are still struggling, resources are available! Dial 211 to get help.)
1. Give Funds
Greenville
United Way of Greenville: The Upstate chapter has set up an emergency relief fund, which is sending 100% of donations to Greenville area non-profits and families struggling after the storm.
Other organizations:
Feeding the Carolinas
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Greenwood
United Way of the Lakelands is currently putting all donations received toward local disaster relief efforts.
Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries: According the the organization, they “experienced significant damage with hundreds of trees down, numerous cottages and staff homes damaged, and structures across campus damaged or destroyed. Power outages for multiple days have led to loss of food.” You can donate here.
2. Give Items
Greenville
Miracle Hill Ministries: The shelters and programs have an urgent need for canned goods, pre-cooked meats, bottled water, peanut butter, coffee, pasta noodles, and dairy products.
Donations drop-off: 725 Keith Drive, Greenville SC 29607. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
United Way of Greenville County: The organization is collecting pop-top canned goods, boxed meals, diapers and baby wipes, hygiene products, first aid supplies, and cleaning supplies.
Donations drop-off: 105 Edinburgh Court, Greenville, SC 29607. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Partners in Animal Care: Supplies for upstate shelter animals including leashes, collars, fleece blankets, towels, canned dog food, and canned pate cat food.
Donations drop-off: Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Rd, Greenville, SC 29607, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Greenwood
United Way of the Lakelands: The organization hosting a Hurricane Relief drive to collect items for those impacted by the storm. Needed Supplies include: non-perishable food items, bottled water, flashlights & batteries, hygiene items, laundry & cleaning supplies, and baby essentials.
Donations drop-off: 929 Phoenix St., Greenwood, SC.
Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries: The organization is requesting $25 gift cards to Amazon, Publix, Target, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Chick-Fil-A, Zaxby’s, Panera Bread, and Domino’s.
Mail to: 810 Maxwell Ave., Greenwood, SC 29648
3. Give Blood
Greenville & Greenwood
The storm severely impacted blood supply and donations are urgently needed in order to supply local hospitals.
The Blood Connection: The centers are open with extended hours from 7 am – 7 pm.
- Asheville (225 Airport Road, Arden, NC)
- Hendersonville (825 Spartanburg Highway, Spartanburg, NC)
- Spartanburg (270 N. Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg, SC)
- Greenville (435 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC)
- Easley (5116 Calhoun Memorial Road, Easley, SC)
- Seneca (1308 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, SC)
- Greenwood (341 Old Abbeville Highway, Greenwood, SC)
4. Give Time
Greenville
Homes of Hope: Looking for volunteers with experience with chainsaws or clearing brush. They are collecting a list of volunteers to deploy as soon as the assessment of the damage is complete. Please fill out the form here.
Greenville Humane Society: The shelter is fostering pets from both upstate shelters. Visit their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on hours and availability.
Greenwood
United Way of the Lakelands: Call the volunteer hotline to learn more about opportunities and to sign up to help out: 864-942-8553
Greenwood County Emergency Operations: The county is also accepting volunteers. To learn about available opportunities, call 864-942-8553 and ask for Gerry Partridge.
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