<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3O6Yz9_0wC0kJiH00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3O6Yz9_0wC0kJiH00" width="1280" height="853" ><figcaption>Devastation wrought in North Carolina by Hurricane Helene. Image by N.C. Department of Transportation via Wikimedia Commons .</figcaption></figure>SUWANEE, Ga. | Hurricane Helene ranks as one of the worst natural disasters to ever have hit the Southeast United States. And it has devastated western North Carolina. Then in the last several days, Hurricane Milton has swept across Florida. According to reports we have read, continuing rescue efforts are being led by local and state residents, and a variety of non-profit organizations and church related organizations. It’s good to see neighbors helping neighbors.Several have asked if we had a list of organizations which you could give to, which are directly involved in restoration efforts in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. The following list is not at all exhaustive. But it does include organizations which are on the ground, making a difference. You are welcome to use this list for your hurricane assistance giving, and be part of our communities helping our neighbor.Samaritan’s Purse – You can both give and volunteer through their website, which is www.samaritanspurse.orgHearts With Hands – This is a faith-based organization based in Asheville N.C. Find it at www.heartswithhands.orgMountain Pet Rescue – For those of you who have a heart for pets, this is a pet rescue organization based in western North Carolina. You can find them at www.mountainpetrescueavl.orgPresbyterian Church of America – The PCA is one of several large church organizations with a significant presence in the Southeast. You can give to their disaster relief efforts through their website at www.pcamna.orgSouthern Baptist Convention – The SBC is another church organization with a strong presence in the Southeast. In addition, they have had disaster relief teams in place at local churches for decades. You can give to their disaster relief efforts through their website at www.sendrelief.orgAssist International – Assist is a non-profit based in California with a worldwide reach. We know many people involved with Samaritan’s Purse, the SBC and the PCA and have every confidence these organizations are on the ground making a difference. In the case of Assist, we have had direct involvement with the organization. We can speak to both the heart and the operational acumen of those involved when it comes to relief efforts. Give through their website at www.assistinternational.orgEpiscopal Relief and Development has updated its Hurricane Relief resources to include Hurricane Helene and Milton. It is not only about places that have been impacted, it is about people, wherever they may find themselves after the storm. Donate here.Gwinnett Salvation Army: One hundred percent of what you give goes to this hurricane relief program. Go to www.helpsalvationarmy.org.American Red Cross: You can help others through contributions to the Red Cross through this site. Whatever you give, people you will never know in need from the storm damage will be thanking you for your generosity. <ul><li>Have a comment? Click here to send an email.</li></ul>Tags: help, Hurricane Helene, Randy BrunsonAuthor: GwinnettForum GwinnettForum.com is an online community commentary for exploring pragmatic and sensible social, political and economic approaches to improve life in Gwinnett County, Ga. USA. We encourage your opinions. Send Feedback to: elliott@brack.net.</div></body>

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SUWANEE, Ga. | Hurricane Helene ranks as one of the worst natural disasters to ever have hit the Southeast United States. And it has devastated western North Carolina. Then in the last several days, Hurricane Milton has swept across Florida. According to reports we have read, continuing rescue efforts are being led by local and state residents, and a variety of non-profit organizations and church related organizations. It’s good to see neighbors helping neighbors.