Hurricanes Helene & Milton
Emergency Response Fund
Here’s how to help residents affected by the devastating storms.
Since September 25th, the west coast of Florida has seen immense devastation following two major hurricanes – Helene and Milton.
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across several southeastern U.S. states including Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee, with millions impacted by flooding and power outages. At the time of writing this, the storm has also tragically claimed over 200 lives, with hundreds more still unaccounted for, particularly in areas of North Carolina that have been isolated due to catastrophic flooding and landslides.
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida in the early hours of October 10. With many of these communities still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton’s damage is predicted to be catastrophic.
The Giving Block has set up an emergency response fund to provide support to charitable organizations working on the ground to assist with relief efforts.
To assist in these urgent relief efforts, consider making a donation to our fund. Your generous gift will support numerous charities providing emergency medical care, food, shelter, and other forms of aid.
Double Your Impact!
Want to double your impact? Now you can—thanks to a generous donation match offer from Jared Isaacman, CEO of The Giving Block’s parent company, Shift4.
The first $500,000 donated to our Hurricanes Helene & Milton Response Fund and participating charities will be matched 1:1. That adds up to a total of $1 Million in support for relief efforts! See terms and details in the FAQ below.
Ways your gift makes a difference
The humanitarian relief organizations and international nonprofits participating in our fund will receive an equal distribution of the donations we receive.
These organizations’ missions include providing urgent medical care and humanitarian aid to children, individuals, families, and animals.
(Our emergency funds have supported causes such as the Maui Fires, Ukraine humanitarian aid and earthquake relief in Syria and Turkey.)
How to give now
Our Hurricanes Helene & Milton Emergency Response Fund accepts donations of crypto, stocks, DAF grants, and cards. Follow the steps below to support our fund.
- Support the fund using the donation form on the page.
- Select a donation method and the amount you plan to give.
- Enter additional details, such as your name and address, and customize your donation (e.g. make it recurring). Options may vary depending on the gift type.
- Be sure to enter your email if you wish to receive a gift acknowledgment for tax purposes.
Donate to nonprofits actively aiding in Hurricanes Helene & Milton relief efforts
Want to support a single organization working to provide relief for Hurricanes Helene & Milton victims? Click the logo of one of the organizations below.
Add Your Nonprofit to the Hurricane Helene & Milton Emergency Response Fund
If your nonprofit already accepts donations via The Giving Block, contact [email protected] and we’ll determine your eligibility.
If you are not accepting donations via The Giving Block but would like to participate in this fund, get in touch by filling out this form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can my nonprofit be added to the Hurricanes Helene & Milton Emergency Response Fund?
If your nonprofit already accepts donations via The Giving Block, contact [email protected] and we’ll determine your eligibility.
If you are not accepting donations via The Giving Block but would like to participate in this fund, get in touch by filling out this form.
How will my donation to the fund be matched?
Donations of any type (e.g. crypto, stock, DAF grant, or card) will be matched 1:1 until the $500,000 match has been exhausted. This includes donations to the fund and to specific participating charities. After the $500,000 match has been met, additional donations will continue to be accepted but will not be eligible for the match.
Are donations made directly to one of the participating organizations matched?
Yes. Shift4 CEO Jared Isaacman will match donations made directly to participating organizations. For direct donations, nonprofits can each receive up to $100,000 for a possible total of $500,000.
