CRVA
Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
CLT Stands with WNC
The unprecedented disaster in Western North Carolina has brought devastation, but also an outpouring of stories of heroism, aid and donations. As a proud neighbor to the region, we will continue to join in on the collective efforts of support to help the people and places who face an unimaginable journey to recovery. Because for Charlotte, these people and places are prized and irreplaceable parts of North Carolina’s collective and magnetic sum. Simply put, CLT stands with WNC.
Ways to Support
Resource Links
Below are a list of charities and non-profits aiding Western North Carolina in Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Monetary Donations
- Governor’s North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
- Foundation for the Carolinas Humanitarian Aid
- United Way Helps NC Recovery Fund
- Red Cross of North Carolina: Hurricane Helene Red Cross Response
- North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association: North Carolina Hospitality Works Relief Fund
- Southern Smoke Foundation Emergency Relief Fund for Food & Beverage Workers
- The Salvation Army
- Feeding the Carolinas
- Samaritan's Purse
Supply Donations
In days following Hurricane Helene, the region has been flooded with supply donations. To ensure you’re meeting up-to-the-minute needs for residents in WNC, we recommend donating to area existing charities and nonprofits who have distribution pipelines already in place. Examples below:
- Operation Airdrop (multiple donation locations across Charlotte such as Concord Padgett Regional Airport, Truist Field and more. Check for updated drop-off schedules and review updated supply request lists.)
- Diaper Bank of North Carolina Amazon Wishlist
- Local WCNC-TV Meteorologist Brad Panovich continues to provide timely social coverage on WNC, sharing donation needs and relief effort progress.
- Charlotte Motor Speedway: items can be dropped off every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the whole month of Oct.
- Clothed With Care: accepting donation items such as clothing, water, nonperishable foods and baby supplies
- Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office: collecting supplies to assist law enforcement partners and the Buncombe County community from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the MCSO Annex located at 5235 Spector Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
- Goodvets Charlotte: Plaza Midwood location, donate items such as pet food, collars, leashes, carriers, blankets, first aid, non-perishable human food, blankets, feminine hygiene products, water, first aid
- Sweatnet is partnering with fitness studios around the greater charlotte area to collect donations every Friday in Oct (delivered to Operation Airdrop) Participating locations:
- Pure Barre Charlotte: 603 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
- Cross Conditioning Training: 901 S Kings Dr #125, Charlotte, NC 28204, 2935 Providence Rd # 103, Charlotte, NC 28211
- Beem: 1422 S Tryon St Suite 170, Charlotte, NC 28203
- Neighborhood Barre: 8415 Pit Stop Ct NW Suite 103, Concord, NC 28027
- Rally Pickleball: Accepting donations until the end of this week (timebound but more local to the city center)
Travel Advisory Resources
- Visit NC Western North Carolina Travel Advisory
- Drive NC (real-time road closures and travel information)
About Us
CRVA Efforts
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority is proud to represent and promote the ‘Charlotte’ brand through sales and marketing efforts in addition to managing City of Charlotte-owned venues in the Queen City. On Thursday, Oct. 3, the team partnered with the Charlotte Area Hotel Association to hold a donation drive at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We know our hospitality community is defined by its spirit of collaboration and generosity and were proud to bring hope and support to those in need.
