How much funding does Hurricane Helene Relief Fund provide?

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When is the deadline for Hurricane Helene Relief Fund?

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Hurricane Helene Relief Fund

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Overview

Hurricane Helene Relief Fund

Funder: Burke County United Way

Purpose: Provide emergency assistance to Burke County residents affected by Hurricane Helene (October 2024) for unmet needs related to recovery

Geographic Scope:

Burke County, North Carolina only

Applicants must have established residency at time of hurricane

Eligible Uses:

Food insecurity assistance

Agricultural recovery support

Housing and shelter needs

Other unmet recovery needs

What They Don't Fund:

Reimbursement of past expenses (application is for unmet needs only)

Available Languages:

English

Spanish

Background:

Fund established following Hurricane Helene's devastating impact in October 2024

BCUW distributed funds to:

- St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Food Pantry
- Burke United Christian Ministries
- East Burke Christian Ministries
- Glen Alpine Food Pantry
- Marine Corps League Table Rock Detachment (Toys for Tots)
- Good Samaritan Clinic
- Burke County Cattlemen's Association (agricultural recovery)

Contact:

Phone: 828-433-0681

Address: 121 West Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am - Noon (remote)

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submit Application Online
- Visit: bcuw.org/helene-application
- Available in English and Spanish
- Applications are for unmet needs only, not reimbursement of past expenses

2. Eligibility
- Must be Burke County resident with established residency at time of hurricane
- Application covers unmet recovery needs

3. Contact for Questions
- Burke County United Way
- Phone: 828-433-0681
- Address: 121 West Union Street, Morganton, NC 28655

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What Burke County United Way actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024: 3
Total given: $196K
Median grant: $75K
Range: $25K–$95K

By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Morganton, NC; Hickory, NC.

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