Hurricane Helene Community Fund

Geographic Scope: Individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene, with focus on Appalachia region and beyond

Overview:
E4E Relief established the Hurricane Helene Community Fund to provide crucial financial support to individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene. The fund provides cash grants directly to eligible residents affected by the storm's devastation.

Focus Areas/Eligible Expenses:
Grants support a wide range of disaster recovery efforts, including:

• Temporary housing
• Home repair
• Household content replacement
• Automobile repair
• Other essential needs

Eligibility:
As of the initial announcement, the fund has been awarding grants to individuals who work for companies that E4E Relief serves and are affected by Hurricane Helene. The fund is described as open to broader community impact.

Funding Source:
The fund accepts charitable contributions from donors. Contributions are tax-deductible as donations to a public charity (501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN: 87-3137387).

Background:
As of October 4, 2024, E4E Relief had already received over 14,000 grant applications and awarded over $1.2 million since September 25, 2024. The fund is part of E4E Relief's decades-long mission to provide Emergency Financial Relief solutions and help individuals restore personal autonomy as they recover and rebuild.

Contact Information:

• Dee Worley
• Email: dworley@e4erelief.org
• Phone: 704.728.7374 (mobile)
• Address: 101 S. Tryon St., Suite 2900, Charlotte, NC 28280
• General Phone: (866) 906-1343

Application Information

Specific step-by-step application procedures are not detailed in the provided materials. However, the following information is available:

• Application Method: Residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can seek direct financial assistance through the fund
• Application Status: The fund was actively receiving applications as of October 2024
• Application Volume: As of October 4, 2024, the fund had received over 14,000 applications
• Processing: E4E Relief uses world-class technology and processes to streamline applications and disbursements

For detailed application instructions and procedures, applicants should:

• Visit the Hurricane Helene Community Fund portal at http://www.e4erelief.org/hhcf
• Contact E4E Relief directly at dworley@e4erelief.org or (866) 906-1343