Updated October 11, 2024
In the aftermath of historic devastation from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, we know impacted communities face a long road of rebuilding and recovery. And for our neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, particularly for those who are Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, the path to recovery is faced with additional hardships and disparities. Philanthropy has an obligation to address the both/and of short-term needs to provide safety and protection for people who have been impacted and the long-term response aimed at rebuilding in ways that prioritize the needs of those who are left out of equitable access to recovery efforts.
Below is a list of responses and resources by and for those involved in the work for housing justice and intersection movements. Funders Together will continue to update this list as new resources and information are released. If you have something you would like to share, please email Lauren Bennett, Chief of External Affairs, at [email protected]
From Philanthropy
Funders Together for Housing Justice - Policy Update: Supporting a Just Recovery from Hurricane Helene
Appalachia Funders Network - Appalachian Helene Response Fund
Center for Disaster Philanthropy:
- Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund
- Weekly Disaster Update, September 30
- Disaster Philanthropy Playbook
- Disasters and Long-Term Recovery
Grantmakers for Southern Progress - The Impact of Hurricane Helene
The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice - Hurricane Helene Support
Florida Philanthropic Network - Hurricane Helene & Milton Resources
North Carolina Network of Grantmakers - Disaster Relief and Recovery Resources
Philanthropy Southeast - Helping Communities Recover From Hurricane Helene
United Philanthropy Forum - Strengthening Support for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Disasters: Resources and Suggested Actions for PSOs
From Local and National Partners
FEMA - Hurricane Rumor Response
Highlander Research and Education Center - Hurricane Helene Resources and Support
National Low Income Housing Coalition:
- Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Destruction in Southeastern States
- Resources for Supporting Disaster Housing Recovery Following Hurricane Helene
- Combating Misinformation about Hurricane Helene: Rumors and Corrections
National Health Care for the Homeless Council - Disaster Resources for Those Serving the Unhoused Community
North Carolina Justice Center - Hurricane Helene Resources
Lessons Learned from Disaster Recovery
California Green New Deal Coalition - Sharing Risk in Climate Crisis
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation - In Practice: Response to Hurricane Katrina
Grantmakers in Health - Lessons from a Long Season of Disaster Response
The Miami Foundation - Grantmaking Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irma
New York Regional Association of Grantmakers - Best Practices in Disaster Grantmaking