As the devastating impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton continue to unfold, many are wondering how they can contribute to the immediate needs and disaster response efforts. Here are trusted and effective ways that you can help provide humanitarian assistance to the local communities affected by the ongoing crisis:
1. Start Your Own Fundraiser
If you're looking for a more personalized way to help with disaster recovery, consider starting your own fundraiser. This allows you to support specific nonprofit hurricane response organizations that align with your values.
How It Works
- Start here and choose a nonprofit (or multiple nonprofits) focused on hurricane relief. Below is a list of nonprofits actively working on hurricane relief & recovery efforts.
- PledgeAI will generate a full campaign for you in <1 minute.
- Share your campaign with friends, family, and social networks by using the images, social content, and email draft provided to you.
- Watch as your efforts contribute to the larger disaster response effort and track your campaign data on the backend through your Pledge Impact Hub account.
The best part? You can trust that 100% of the funds raised will be delivered exactly where they're intended to go. Our transparent process ensures that your funds directly support the hurricane relief organizations you've chosen.
Suggestions of Nonprofits to Support
✅ All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response: Volunteer-powered disaster relief, rebuilding communities with a focus on schools and homes. They are raising funds, recruiting volunteers, and have deployed teams to Pasco County and Sarasota.
✅ American Red Cross: Immediate emergency response providing shelter, food, and health services to communities affected, and are deploying Red Cross Reunification Teams to help connect family and friends to loved ones.
✅ Baby2Baby: Essential items and resources are being distributed to children and families in crisis, including diapers, formula, blankets, hygiene products and more.
✅ City Serve International: Faith-based network mobilizing local churches to deliver aid and support, including hot meals, water, medical supplies, clothes, diapers, and other supplies.
✅ International Medical Corps: Rapid deployment of medical teams and supplies to provide critical healthcare, including a team in Florida working with the Department of Health and local partners to help families affected.
✅ Save the Children: Child-focused disaster relief, ensuring protection, education, and support for vulnerable youth through their Children's Emergency Fund.
✅ World Central Kitchen: Chef Jose Andres-led initiative is providing thousands of gallons of water and fresh, nutritious meals directly to hard-hit communities by the hurricanes.
2. Donate to Established Campaigns
One of the most direct ways to support hurricane preparations and recovery programs is by donating to established emergency aid campaigns. These campaigns powered by Pledge are crucial for providing immediate relief and long-term support to hurricane victims. We’re proud to be powering several donation campaigns for our trusted media partners, including:
- CNN Impact Your World: Please consider joining us alongside our partner, CNN Impact Your World, to help those affected by the hurricanes by providing critical resources to verified nonprofit organizations engaged in on-the-ground relief efforts.
- For Hurricane Helene relief efforts: Text STORM to 707070 (US Only, Text & Data Msg Rates Apply), or visit: https://www.cnn.com/us/how-to-help-helene-storm-victims-iyw
- For Hurricane Milton relief efforts: Text MILTON to 707070 (US Only, Text & Data Msg Rates Apply), or visit: https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/10/us/how-to-help-hurr...
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- Univision: Join our partner Univision in providing aid to families affected by Hurricanes Helena and Milton. Every little contribution counts to provide them with support and hope. Text AYUDA to 707070 (US Only, Text & Data Msg Rates Apply), or visit: https://www.pledge.to/univision-ayuda-huracanes
*Same campaign, English & Spanish versions.
By contributing to these campaigns, you're ensuring that your donation goes directly to reputable organizations working on the front lines of the hurricane response effort 💜 Thank you for being part of the #PledgeToDoGood and supporting communities in need during this time.