Our hearts go out to all who have been impacted by the devastating events unfolding across the Southeast. Hurricane Helene has brought widespread destruction throughout the region, and the tragic flooding in Western North Carolina, intensified by the recent dam breaches, has only compounded the hardship for many of you. We recognize that these disasters have affected not just homes and businesses but also the spirit of entire communities. We are very fortunate to have only sustained minimal damage at HDI Cabinetry, but our area was also impacted by the worst storm surge on record for our area, at over 7 ft. Our city and surrounding areas has suffered extensive damage and hundreds of local business and residences have been wiped off the map. There truly are no words for the amount of devastation this event has caused.

At HDI Cabinetry, we believe in the strength of standing together during times of crisis. To help support recovery efforts, we will be donating a percentage of all orders placed this month to assist the people and areas affected by these disasters. While we finalize the details with a specific charity, our goal is to ensure these funds provide critical relief to those most in need.

To those of you affected by these events, please know that our thoughts are with you, and we are here to support your rebuilding efforts. Together, we can make a difference.

Where to Donate

There are many places to donate including local and national organizations. If you would like to make a contribution, for your convenience we have included a list of some organizations in the affected regions. Please note this is only a small sampling of organizations. There are many more that you can find.

Western North Carolina Recovery Efforts:

Blue Ridge Public Radio has put together a list to help victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

• Find the complete list on their website, here.

Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts:

American Red Cross

The Red Cross offers food, shelter, supplies, and emotional support to victims of crisis. It already has hundreds of workers and volunteers in Florida and has opened dozens of shelters for evacuees. You can contribute to the national group’s Helene relief efforts.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides food, drinks, shelter, emotional and spiritual care and other emergency services to survivors and rescue workers.  You can donate to Helene efforts online.

United Way

Local United Way organizations are accepting donations to help relief efforts for both short-term and to to continue helping residents later. You can find your local chapter on the organization’s website.

GoFundMe

Hurricane Relief Fund “was created to provide direct relief to people in need after a hurricane,” the fundraising platform said.

World Central Kitchen

When there is a disaster, Chef José Andrés is there with his teams to set up kitchen facilities and start serving thousands of meals to victims and responders. You can help by donating on their website.

There are also many other organizations providing specialty care and assistance:

All Hands and Hearts

This volunteer-based organization works alongside local residents to help by rebuilding schools, homes and other community infrastructure. It has a Helene fund started.

Americares

Americares focuses on medical aid, helping communities recover from disasters with access to medicine and providing personal protective equipment and medical supplies. To help Hurricane Helene victims, Americares has set up a donation page.

Operation Blessing

This group works with emergency management and local churches to bring clean water, food, medicine and more supplies to people with immediate needs in disaster areas. Donate to their Helene fund on their website.

Save the Children

This organization works to get child-focused supplies into the hands of families hardest-hit by the storm including hygiene kits, diapers and baby wipes as well as classroom cleaning kits to schools and assistance in restoring child care and early learning centers. Donate to the Children’s Emergency Fund.

Together, We Prevail

Together, as a community, we will rise above the challenges brought by Hurricane Helene and the devastating flooding in North Carolina caused by broken dams. Though these natural disasters have shaken us, they have also revealed the incredible resilience and compassion within us. Through unity, we will rebuild, recover, and come out stronger on the other side. These hard times may test us, but our collective strength, support, and commitment to one another will guide us forward. Together, we will prevail, restore what has been lost, and ensure brighter days ahead for our communities.