Ways to Help: Donate, Volunteer

DONATE

United Way of Wayne County has set up a Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund. All monies donated to the fund will be used to support relief efforts for people affected by the storm and long-term recovery needs if funding allows. All of the money raised will be used locally. No administrative costs will be associated with this fund and it is separate from United Way’s annual community campaigns. It will be administered by members of the United Way Board.

A “text to give” option is available by texting uwhelpsnc to 41444 and following the prompts to complete a donation.
Checks may be made payable to United Way with Disaster Relief Fund shown in the memo of the check, and sent to Post Office Box 73, Goldsboro, NC 27533 or taken to 301 E Ash St., Room 310, Goldsboro.
Online gifts may be made at http://www.unitedwayne.org/hurricane-matthew-relief-fund.

The Salvation Army, 610 North William Street in Goldsboro, is asking for these items for storm victims:
– personal hygiene items: toothbrushes / toothpaste / soap / washcloths / shampoo / feminine products, etc.
– nonperishable items: fruit cups, beanie weenies, crackers, individual snacks, juice boxes, ensure drink cans, tuna, applesauce, granola bars, etc.
– kleenex
– water
– can openers
– baby wipes
– large plastic storage bins
– new and gently used clothing
– new underwear (all sizes/ men, women and children)
– blankets
– baby items (diapers/formula/wipes/onesies/cribs, etc.)
– 5 gallon buckets
– liquid laundry detergent
– scrub brushes
– sponges
– trash bags
– bleach
– masks
– gloves for cleanup
– OTC meds for infants, children and adults
Monetary donations are also appreciated.

The American Red Cross is accepting monetary donations to support relief efforts in our region and abroad. Donations can be made online or mailed to 600 N. George Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530.

Wayne County Public Schools is accepting donations for students in need of clothes, shoes, school supplies, personal hygiene products, and/or other personal properties lost to flooding. Contact Carol Artis at 919-705-6166 to donate items. Gift cards are welcome.

A special WCPS Relief Fund account with BB&T has also been setup for individuals seeking to make a monetary donation in order for schools to directly purchase needed items for students. Checks can be made to “WCPS Relief Fund” and dropped off at the WCPS Administrative Offices on Royall Ave in Goldsboro or mailed to
Wayne County Public Schools, Attention: WCPS Relief Fund, P.O. Drawer 1797, Goldsboro, N.C. 27533-1797.

NC Gov. Pat McCrory activated the NC Disaster Relief Fund in partnership with the United Way of North Carolina to support long-term recovery efforts. All contributions are tax deductible. To make a donation, go to NCDisasterRelief.org or text NCRECOVERS to 30306.

A Tip from NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: Cash is best – monetary contributions to voluntary organizations make good sense for a number of reasons:

Financial contributions help ensure a steady flow of important services to survivors.
Local organizations spend the money in the local affected community, accelerating its economic recovery.
Monetary donations, rather than unsolicited donated goods such as clothing, avoid the complicated, costly and time-consuming process of collecting, transporting and distributing these goods.

VOLUNTEER

Find local Hurricane Matthew volunteer opportunities through Volunteer Wayne and NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.

To find out how you can assist the local Salvation Army, call 919-735-4811.

To volunteer with the American Red Cross, first complete the application at www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer. You can then visit the volunteer intake center at the local Red Cross headquarters at 600 N. George St., Goldsboro. It will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more information, call 202-664-7589.

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