Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Volunteer for Ongoing Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper urges North Carolinians to volunteer and support communities impacted by Hurricane Florence this week and in the weeks and months ahead. During the week of October 7-13, Governor Cooper, cabinet leaders, state employees, volunteer groups, and corporations are volunteering to help with storm recovery efforts.

    Projects are planned in the counties of Carteret, Craven, Onslow, New Hanover, Franklin, Bladen, Scotland, Robeson, Brunswick, and Duplin. Organizations involved include Ann Street United Methodist Church, Baptists on Mission, Team Rubicon, Operation Blessing and other faith-based, non-profit organizations.

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    "We must work together during this critical time for our state," said Governor Cooper. "These projects provide direct opportunities to rebuild North Carolina after Hurricane Florence."

    Ongoing volunteer opportunities available through VolunteerNC.org can help survivors of Hurricane Florence immediately and throughout the recovery process.

    Opportunities can include serving meals, gathering and distributing essential supplies to those in need, and helping clean out and repair damaged homes

    To register for volunteer opportunities as an individual or with a group, visit VolunteerNC.org and complete the online volunteer survey.

    To make an online donation to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, visit governor.nc.gov/donate or text FLORENCE to 20222. To give by mail, send your contribution to NC Disaster Relief Fund, 20312 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699. Donations can also be made in person at the Office of the Governor, located at 116 W. Jones Street in Raleigh. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

    "It will take time and resources to recover from Hurricane Florence, but by North Carolinians working tirelessly together, we will rebuild even stronger, and smarter, than before," said Governor Cooper.

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