Hurricane Helene unleashed severe rainfall, powerful winds, and flooding that caused destruction across several Southern states on Thursday and Friday.

Helene struck land late Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend area, bringing with it significant flooding and damage along Florida’s Gulf Coast. The storm then moved northward, causing further destruction and power outages in Georgia, and raised concerns of dam failures in Tennessee as it weakened to a tropical depression.

The hurricane slammed into Taylor County, Florida, with winds of 140 mph, just east of the Aucilla River’s mouth and approximately 10 miles west-southwest of Perry, Florida.

Data from the YSL News power outage map indicated that by Saturday afternoon, there were 372,227 power outages reported in Florida.

North Carolina was also significantly impacted, with areas like Chimney Rock and Asheville experiencing heavy rainfall. The highest recorded precipitation was 29.5 inches in Busick Raws, as reported by the office of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. By Saturday, the state recorded a total of 635,887 power outages.

As the affected states start to recover from the devastation caused by Helene, various relief initiatives and funds are being established to provide support.

If you’re looking to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene, here are some organizations where you can make donations.

Hurricane Helene: Which organizations can I donate to for assistance?

American Red Cross

The Red Cross provides food, shelter, supplies, and emotional assistance to those in crises. They currently have hundreds of workers and volunteers in Florida, running numerous shelters for evacuees. You can support their Helene relief operations with a donation.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army offers food, drinks, shelter, emotional support, and additional emergency services for survivors and rescue teams. Donations to Helene relief efforts can be made online.

United Way

Local United Way chapters are collecting donations to support both immediate relief efforts and ongoing assistance for residents. You can locate your nearby chapter on their website.

GoFundMe

The Hurricane Relief Fund on GoFundMe was established to provide direct assistance to those in need following the hurricane.

World Central Kitchen

In the wake of disasters, Chef José Andrés and his teams set up kitchens to serve thousands of meals to victims and first responders. You can contribute by donating through their website.

In addition, several other organizations are providing specialized support:

All Hands and Hearts

This volunteer-powered organization collaborates with local communities to rebuild schools, homes, and vital infrastructure. They have launched a fund specifically for help related to Helene.

Americares

Americares focuses on medical assistance, aiding communities in recovery from disasters with access to essential medical supplies and personal protective equipment. They have set up a donation page for Hurricane Helene victims.

Operation Blessing

This organization partners with emergency management and local churches to provide clean water, food, and medical supplies to those in immediate need. You can donate to their fund dedicated to Helene on their website.

Save the Children

This organization works to deliver child-centered supplies to families severely impacted by the storm, including hygiene kits, diapers, baby wipes, and classroom cleaning kits. You can support their Children’s Emergency Fund.