Truist Foundation donated $1 million to support communities most impacted by the historic destruction from Hurricane Helene. The funds will be distributed to the IT Disaster Resource Center, World Central Kitchen, United Way Worldwide, the American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund.
"Truist Foundation is supporting trusted partners who are on the ground in the hardest hit areas, tirelessly working to restore power, cell service and clear roadways,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation. “We are committed to putting our purpose into action with additional funds to help those in impacted communities get connected—digitally and physically—as soon as possible."
In addition to technology and infrastructure support, the selected organizations will use their grant funds to identify and deliver the most critical immediate community needs such as access to food, shelter, and medical services.
