Crisis Relief for Hurricane Helenes and Milton

In the wake of Hurricane Milton and Helene, communities are coming together to support those affected by the devastation. Volunteers are organizing relief efforts, collecting essential supplies like food, water, and clothing, and providing shelter for those displaces. Fundraising initiatives are also underway to assist in long-term recovery efforts, ensuring that families can rebuild their lives. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, contributes to the healing process and reinforces the strength of solidarity in times of crisis. Discover how you can create volunteer events, fundraising campaigns, or get involved with relief efforts. 

This article will cover the following:

• How Can I Create Opportunities to Support Relief Efforts?
• How Can I Sign Up for Opportunities to Support Relief Efforts?

How Can I Create Opportunities to Support Relief Efforts?

If you would like to post an opportunity to recruit volunteers in assisting with relief efforts, please review the following information for tips & recommendations on how to post opportunities on the platform:

• Post an Opportunity: If you already manage a GivePulse group, you can post one-time, multi-day, or ongoing opportunities for users looking to volunteer their time. Click here to learn more. 
• Start a Fundraising Campaign: If you would like to help raise money for an organization providing disaster relief, you can create a fundraising campaign and encourage others to donate. Click here for more information about how to create a fundraising campaign.
• Tag an Opportunity with Relevant Causes, SDGs, and Skills: When creating an event/opportunity, you can select specific causes, sustainable development goals, and skills that are relevant to the project. There are specific causes under Emergencies we recommend selecting. Taking the time to select the applicable choices under each of these tabs will help users more easily locate your opportunities.

• Submit an Opportunity to the Hurricane Helene/Milton Relief Group: If you don't already have a group on GivePulse but would still like to post an opportunity to support relief efforts, considering submitting an event to our crisis relief group. Click here to submit an opportunity. 

How Can I Sign Up for Opportunities to Support Relief Efforts?

For those looking to find ways to support relief efforts, consider visiting the Hurricane Helene/Milton Relief group to view currently posted opportunities. This page shares both local and virtual opportunities for users to find ways to support affected communities.