CRA Hurricane Helene Relief

The Numbers are in…

Together We Raised: $8,850 + $1,000 in Supplies for Helene Relief!

The long process of recovery continues for our neighbors, friends, and family in the Carolinas in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Homes and lives have been torn apart, but communities are rebuilding and you stepped up to help them. We are Carolina Strong!

Updated: 10/13/24 @ 4:00PM

We are SO excited to share the fantastic news that our matching fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Helene has come to a successful close!

Together, we raised an incredible $8,850, showcasing the power of our community in times of need.

Your generous contributions not only exceeded our expectations, but will also aid in providing vital support to those affected by the hurricane.

CRA also donated $1,000 worth of supplies immediately to the affected areas. These essentials were delivered through donation drives which were approved by emergency management to ensure the aid gets where it’s needed most.

Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to helping our Carolina brothers and sisters in this time. It’s incredibly heartwarming to see our membership come together, demonstrating that when we unite, we can truly make a difference. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Carolina Recycling Association family.

Where did CRA Donate the Funds Raised?

While we’ve closed our Fund Drive, our Carolina Family still needs your support. Please consider donating directly to one of the organizations listed below as they’ve been vetted and recommended to us by our CRA Family in the affected areas.

    • State of NC in conjunction with United Way of NC to provide immediate unmet needs through reimbursements to nonprofits working with disaster survivors
    • Providing free legal aid to help with FEMA aid applications, legal support, long-term housing, fraud cases, etc.
    • Located in Asheville, but provides for 16 counties in WNC, to provide food and essential supplies; mission is to end food insecurity
    • Currently serving Watauga and Avery counties and expanding to Asheville and Ashe County, to provide food, supplies, water, and hot meals; handing out water filters and running a plastic recycling program for single-use bottles
    • Providing critical necessities and helping to secure warm and safe housing
    • In partnership with World Central Kitchen and Hearts with Hands to provide food distribution, hot meals, and essential supplies in Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley
    • Providing food and essential supplies in Marshall and surrounding areas
    • Providing essential food and clean water in McDowell County
  • Riverview Community Center
    • Providing essential supplies and community support in Ashe County.
  • One SC Fund
    • Supporting Hurricane Helene relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts in SC

 

 

Your Donation to CRA is Secure

The Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID#: 56-1600416. We are licensed for charitable solicitation in North Carolina and South Carolina. You can independently verify our license by visiting the NC Secretary of State and/or SC Secretary of State websites and search for “Carolina Recycling Association”, or find us on Guidestar. All funds donated are placed in a restricted account for Hurricane Helene Relief only. Per NC Law, all nonprofit organizations must undergo an independent financial audit every year.