Hurricane Helene
Critical Aid Required after Unprecedented Devastation to Southeastern States
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Provide Urgent Help for Millions Grappling with Historic Flooding and Power Outages
Over 90 lives have been lost, and 2.4 million people remain without power due to Hurricane Helene’s devastation across the Southeast. Greater Good Charities is providing critical aid in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, distributing life-saving supplies and food.
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Support Coordinated Efforts Providing Relief for the Hardest Hit Communities
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Florida
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Georgia
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The Carolinas
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On-the-Ground Humanitarian Aid
GGC is working with local partners to distribute over 5,000 hygiene kits, 40,000 lbs of pet food, and emergency supply packs, ensuring immediate relief for affected families and pets in Florida and beyond.
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Emergency Pet Rescue Flights
GGC is organizing a flight to transport over 60 shelter pets from South Carolina to Wisconsin, ensuring shelters can accommodate more displaced animals. Your donations help fund these life-saving missions.
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Protecting Bee Populations
Hurricane Helene has devastated critical bee forage and hives across the Southeast, threatening the survival of millions of bees essential to crop pollination. We are working with Mann Lake and the Florida State Beekeepers Association to provide emergency food and restore vital bee populations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
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Veterinary Care Crisis
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, disease threatens pets in impacted areas due to flooding and increased wildlife encounters. We are setting up pet pharmaceutical donation hubs and identifying veterinary needs across the region to combat this looming crisis.
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Live Updates from the Field
– GGC Field Ops Director, Leigh
September 25
Pre-Storm Preparations
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Greater Good Charities prepared 80,000 lbs of pet food and supplies in Florida in advance of Hurricane Helene. Teams partnered with Florida SPCA to transport dogs across the state, clearing shelters for displaced animals.
September 26
Landfall Response
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The team pre-positioned parasite prevention, 5,000 hygiene kits, and supply packs, preparing for immediate aid. Over 100 shelter pets were moved to safety.
September 27
Initial Emergency Deliveries
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5,000 hygiene kits and 2,000 doses of flea medication were delivered. Corporate donations of peanut butter and water arrived.
September 28
Continued Supply Packs
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Emergency supply packs distributed. A pet transport flight was scheduled for October 2 to move 60+ animals from South Carolina to Wisconsin. Beekeepers reported devastation of 60,000 colonies, with urgent relief needed.
September 29
Damage Assessments
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GGC staff assessed severe damage in North Carolina. Florida’s temporary distribution center received more supplies for impacted areas.
October 2
Pet Flight Scheduled
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Emergency flight scheduled to transport 60+ shelter pets from South Carolina to Wisconsin.
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GGC’s Pre-Storm Preparation Ensured Swift & Impactful Responses in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas
In advance of the storm, GGC worked with logistics teams to position supplies, transport pets out of harm’s way, and set up distribution hubs to deliver immediate relief post-landfall.
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Your Gift Will Be Matched to Double Your Impact
Help Us Provide Life-Saving Aid to the Southeast US
We urgently need your donations to continue disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Helene. Thanks to Purina, your gift will be matched up to $25,000. Please donate now to help provide critical aid to people, pets, and the environment. Every second counts!
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