Here for members, here for North Carolina
Neighbors helping neighbors
As we recover together from the damage left by Hurricane Helene, CEO Dwayne Naylor says the Civic Local Foundation, supported by Civic and Local Government Federal Credit Unions, is here for those who need assistance, and those who want to provide it.
How to donate
You can help support our western North Carolina neighbors impacted by Hurricane Helene, and the local government heroes working hard to aid these communities.
100% of your donation made through the Civic Local Foundation goes to relief efforts and is tax-deductible. Administrative costs to distribute these donations are covered by Civic and LGFCU.
The Foundation has officially partnered by the N.C. Association of Regional Councils of Governments (NCARCOG), which will distribute the funds to members and communities in more than 20 counties impacted by the storm.
How to donate supplies
Drop off donations of needed supplies at a State Employees' Credit Union branch near you. Requested items are:
- Baby wipes
- Bottled water
- Bug spray
- Cleaning supplies
- Diapers
- Heavy duty work gloves
- Hydration powder packs
- Hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
- Manual can openers
- Non-perishable food
- Paper products
- Pet food
- Plastic utensils
- Sanitary wipes
- Socks (all sizes, new and unopened)
- Sports drinks
- Trash bags
Where to get help
If you need help recovering from the damage left by Hurricane Helene, here are key resources available to assist you:
- North Carolina Department of Public Safety
County emergency management listings, locations of open shelters, status of power outages, and more - American Red Cross
Offers support services and disaster relief - Disaster assistance
How to register for disaster assistance through ReadyNC - Traffic updates and road conditions
Help with travel plans from DriveNC - Emergency loans through Civic
Short-term, fixed-rate loans for consumers, from Civic Credit Union
Protect yourself from disaster scams
As you work to recover from Hurricane Helene damage, keep in mind that disasters can sometimes bring out scammers.
Protect yourself with tips on price gouging, home repairs, tree removal and more, from the N.C. Department of Justice. For additional advice on avoiding disaster relief scams, see the U.S. Department of Justice.
For tips on keeping your accounts and data safe anytime, visit Civic.