Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Rebuilding Lives and Communities After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has caused severe devastation, displacing families, destroying homes, and disrupting essential services. ECU is committed to restoring hope and fostering long-term recovery in partnership with local agencies, charities, and volunteers.

ECU’s Hurricane Helene Relief initiative focuses on rebuilding the lives of those impacted. We’re contributing our time, talent, and resources to support the recovery efforts.

How You Can Help

Donate
Your financial contributions will go directly toward providing essential relief services.

Volunteer
Join local volunteers to assist with relief operations. Opportunities are available through campus and community initiatives.

Campus Opportunities for Hurricane Recovery
ECU encourages Pirate Nation to participate in recovery efforts across Western North Carolina.

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Donation Opportunities

Please consider supporting one of the following organizations helping with hurricane relief efforts. More organizations will be added as updates become available:

UNC System Relief Efforts:

Volunteer Opportunities

There are several ways to get involved, depending on your location, skills, and availability. Volunteer opportunities will be updated as new information is available.

Ignite Church & Greenville Fire and Rescue

  • Accepting donations and volunteers, Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM
  • 150 Bayswater Rd, Winterville, NC 28590
  • This event is in partnership with the City of Greenville, Greenville Police, Greenville Fire/Rescue, IBX Media, Minges Bottling Group, and Ignite Church. For an updated list of supplies and operations, visit the Greenville Fire and Rescue Facebook page, here.

Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE)

Hosting volunteer opportunities to serve with the Greenville community. Current volunteer opportunities include:

  • Friday, October 3rd, at Ignite Church. Sign up here.
  • Wednesday, October 9th through Friday October 11th: ECU Donation Drive. Sign up here.

GivePulse Page

Visit ECU’s GivePulse page to search and sign up for various volunteer opportunities. More opportunities will be updated as new information is available.

Campus Opportunities for Hurricane Helene Recovery

ECU is offering a variety of on-campus volunteer opportunities. Join us in supporting those affected by the storm. Donation drives and events will be announced as information becomes available.

    Upcoming Donation Drives and Athletic Events:

    • Volleyball – October 4th at 6 PM
    • Swimming – October 5th at 1 PM
    • Soccer – October 10th at 7 PM
    • ECU Staff Senate Blood Drive – October 9th from 11 AM-3 PM in MCSC 125
    • Main Campus and Health Sciences Campus – October 9-11th
      • Main Campus Student Center (lot outside of the ECU letters) will be accepting donations Wednesday, October 9 through Friday, October 11th from 9AM-4PM or until we fill the truck. Please see the list of needed items for the campus donation drive.
        • Want to volunteer? Please sign up on GivePulse, here.
      • Health Sciences Campus Student Center (outside of the student center on HSC) will be accepting donations Wednesday, October 9 through Friday, October 11th from 9AM-4PM or until we fill the truck. Please see the list of needed items for the campus donation drive.
        • Want to volunteer? Please sign up on GivePulse, here.
    • Homecoming Food Drive – Tuesday, October 22nd
      • Stay tuned for more details.
    • Homecoming Football Game – Saturday October 26th
      • Stay tuned for more details.
    Items Needed for Campus Donation Drives:
    • Non-perishable food (e.g., peanut butter, applesauce, granola bars)
      • Pop-top items preferred
    • Baby items (e.g., bottles, diapers, wipes)
    • Bug spray
    • Sunscreen
    • Trash bags (13 gallon or contractor bags)
    • Cleaning/sanitation items
    • Toiletries and hygiene products
    • Manual can openers
    • Pet food

    *No expired, used, and/or glass items will be accepted at this time.

    Contact Information

    For any questions or information about our relief efforts, donations, or volunteering, please email us at CLCE@ECU.EDU.