Many organizations, on local and national levels, have stepped in with financial commitments to help Hurricane Helene recovery in the region. In alphabetical order organizations and donations, according to a variety of press releases and statements, include:
- BlueTrition water bottles: To date, more than 486,000 bottles have been donated through collaborations with relief partners like World Central Kitchen, Americares and local organizations to affected areas, including Asheville, Valdosta, Georgia and Tampa.
- Comcast: Comcast NBCUniversal announced a donation of $500,000 in cash and $500,000 in advertising time for public service announcements in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Comcast Florida Region Donations include $50,000 to Volunteer Florida Foundation of Tallahassee, $25,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Big Bend of Tallahassee and $25,000 to All Faiths Food Bank of Sarasota.
- Community Foundation of Tampa Bay: The Community Foundation Tampa Bay is committing $1.2M to ongoing Hurricane Helene relief and recovery efforts. Its grants will fund nonprofits providing immediate relief, such as food and shelter, along with supporting ongoing and long-term recovery efforts, such as housing and job placement.
A portion of the commitment will be used to match grants ($1 for every $3 donated) from philanthropists who have funds at the Community Foundation.
