Hurricane Helene Support

In the wake of the hardships that our neighbors are facing due to the recent natural disasters, many have reached out to North Carolina Central University about our relief efforts. As a community, we can offer support in the following ways.

Student Emergency Relief Fund

The NCCU Student Emergency Fund is designed to provide short-term assistance for housing, food, and other essential resources, helping current NCCU students navigate challenging circumstances and continue their academic journey.

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Supply Drive and Drop-off

Please donate the items on the list below on Thursday, October 17, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at NCCU. Donations are needed to load the truck with the supplies needed most. We need the support of our campus and community.

Needed Items:

Hygiene items
Baby products (diapers, formula)
Cleaning supplies (shovels, mops, paper towels, trash bags, etc.)
Canned food, can openers
Paper plates, paper bowls, spoons, forks, etc.

Oct 17 Drop-off Location

Monetary Donations

You can give to the following:

NCCU Emergency Fund: https://bit.ly/NCCU-cares
UNC System Sister Institutions:

Appalachian State University Disaster Relief Fund
North Carolina Arboretum giving website (Select “The ONE Fund” designation)
NCSSM-Morganton Helene Recovery Fund
UNC Asheville giving website (Select “UNC Asheville Fund” designation)
Western Carolina University Emergency Fund

State of NC Disaster Relief Fund (managed by the United Way of NC)

Donations can also be mailed to NC Disaster Relief Fund, 20312 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-0312. Or NC Disaster Relief Fund, c/o United Way of NC, 1130 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 100, Cary NC 27511.