Hurricane Florence Relief Fund
Summary
In 2018, Hurricane Florence’s damaging winds and torrential rains caused widespread flooding in the Carolinas. This fund was created to support both immediate relief efforts such as access to food, water, and medicine, as well as the longer-term assistance to help residents recover and rebuild. All donations to this fund will exclusively support Hurricane Florence relief and recovery efforts in the United States.
Challenge
Hurricane Florence brought devastating floods, storm surges, and powerful winds to the Carolinas. Several of SARF’s local nonprofit partners were on the ground in the immediate aftermath and are continuing to support the long-term recovery of survivors.
Solution
All donations to this fund will support Hurricane Florence preparation, recovery, and relief efforts in the United States. Initially, the fund helped first responders meet the immediate needs of affected communities, including food, fuel, clean water, hygiene products, and shelter. Once initial relief work was completed, the fund transitioned to support longer-term recovery efforts run by local, vetted organizations.
Long-Term Impact
We believe that organizations that are deeply rooted in local communities are best positioned to provide long-term support for survivors of natural disasters like hurricanes. By funding the relief efforts of local organizations, there’s potential to build stronger response capacity so that these organizations are better equipped to face future challenges. SARF will post reports about how funds have been used and will email these reports to donors.