We have received many members asking how we could help with aid for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Please see the message below from Rotary International Director Patrick Eakes who oversees the region impacted by the storm:
We have established a fund where those who would like to assist recovery efforts by making a donation. They can do so via online payment, mailed check, or wire transfer. Information to make a donation is at https://www.rizones33-34.org/disaster-relief/. Our zones’ organization is a 501c3.
We are collecting these funds at the zone level. I will ask district leaders, in cooperation with club leaders, in the most affected areas to submit requests for funding to a group of seasoned leaders (many with significant disaster relief experience) who I will appoint. This group will make recommendations to me to approve grants that will support the efforts of volunteers by providing equipment, tools, storage, mobile storage, etc. Our hope is that our donations can amplify the efforts of volunteers, which seems like a solid Rotary type of approach. When we can, we will leverage district grants and RI disaster relief grants (if/when they become funded again) to further maximize our impact.
Clubs and individuals wanting to help through Rotary Clubs on the ground should consider giving in this way.