John,

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, I’ve urged Common Cause’s voter protection teams in affected areas of states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida to adapt their efforts and focus on their own safety and recovery.

Today, I'm reaching out to Common Cause members nationwide to ask for your help during this difficult time and to share how we can come together to support our neighbors. We’ve gathered this initial list of local aid partners we trust, so please contribute directly if you are able >>

So many of our friends, loved ones, and communities have been devastated by this storm. Towns like Asheville, North Carolina were flooded, homes have been destroyed, and countless people are without food, water and power. Rescue workers are fighting to reach people who need help as washed-out roads cut off access in the more remote parts of Appalachia.

It’s heartbreaking, and we’ve resolved to do our part.

Already, Common Cause North Carolina has distributed $25,000 among several disaster relief and mutual aid groups providing food, water, and shelter across all Western North Carolina counties and the Qualla Boundary. We’re also sharing resources on our Instagram pages here.

To amplify our efforts, we’re asking Common Cause members nationwide to help match our donation by giving directly to organizations we trust helping those in the hurricane’s path:

• BeLoved Asheville – A mutual aid collective purchasing and distributing life-saving supplies.
• Community Foundation of Western North Carolina – Has 46 years of experience serving the 18 counties of WNC, including the Qualla Boundary.
• Day One Relief – A collaborative organization with a long history of organizing disaster relief efforts in North Carolina, and currently airdropping supplies into remote mountainous areas.
• Hunger and Health Coalition – Coordinating supply distribution throughout Northwestern North Carolina.
• Florida Grassroots Hurricane Community Recovery Fund – Supporting grassroots partners that provide food, supplies, community centers, and long-term recovery aid across Florida.
• Migrant Equity Southeast Disaster Relief Fund – Providing immediate relief, temporary housing, and other resources in South Georgia.

SUPPORT RELIEF EFFORTS

These are only a few of the many organizations helping meet the survival needs of our community members. Please click the links shared throughout this email to find more groups worthy of your time & contribution. You can also check out this list from Blue Ridge Public Radio for more ways to donate.

In the coming weeks, we will also ensure that this disaster does not prevent anyone from exercising their right to vote. The road to recovery is long and our top priority right now is rebuilding our communities together.

Thank you for showing up when it matters most.

Virginia Kase Solomón, President and CEO
and the team at Common Cause

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