Responding to Hurricane Helene

The One SC Fund is now actively accepting donations to support Hurricane Helene relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.

Support Hurricane Helene Relief

The One SC Fund is a statewide initiative supported by philanthropic donors and funders from across the state and country.

99% of all money donated to the One SC Fund will be granted to local nonprofits providing disaster relief and recovery in South Carolina. The remaining 1% of money donated will be directed to outreach, research, reporting, and the administration and oversight of grant contracts.

MAKE A DONATION

Donations are also accepted through the mail at:

Central Carolina Community Foundation-One SC
2142 Boyce Street, Suite 402
Columbia, SC 29201
Please make checks payable to Central Carolina Community Foundation-One SC

One SC Fund Grant Applications are Open and Fund Awards $450,000 to Hurricane Helene Relief.

$4.5 Million Committed to One SC Fund for Hurricane Relief in South Carolina

$1 Million Committed to One SC Fund for Hurricane Helene Relief in South Carolina

Central Carolina Community Foundation Accepting Financial Donations to the One SC Fund to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts at OneSCFund.org

 

One SC Fund Grants for Nonprofits

The One SC Fund provides funding to nonprofits for immediate response efforts and long-term recovery, focused on ensuring people affected by Hurricane Helene are returned to safe, secure, and sanitary housing.  The One SC Fund is a statewide initiative of Central Carolina Community Foundation.

More information about grants

 

One SC Fund Impact

  • $10,426,777 distributed to nonprofits to support disaster recovery projects across SC since 2015

  •  868,847 individuals received assistance with basic needs such as food, rent and utility assistance, health care and shelter.

  • 2,300 families able to return home after disasters

  • 4 state-declared disasters supported by the fund since 2015, including The Thousand-Year Flood, Hurricane Matthew, and Hurricane Florence, and the COVID-19 Pandemic. One SC Fund is now activated to support response to Hurricane Helene.

Additional Information About This Fund

  • In times of state-declared emergency, the philanthropic community joins together in a statewide, unified effort to raise needed capital for nonprofits responding to disasters.  In coordination with the South Carolina Office of Resilience, an agency of the Governor’s Cabinet, resources received by the fund are directed to communities most in need.
  • The fund was established with support from former Governor Nikki Haley, who recruited a team of notable South Carolinians to promote giving to the fund, including former Governor David Beasley, Tajh Boyd, Stephen Colbert, Jay Hass, Marcus Lattimore, Edwin McCain, Bob McNair, Craig Melvin, Chris Randolph, Jerry Richardson, Joe Riley, Darius Rucker, Steve Spurrier, Dawn Staley, Dabo Swinney, and Anita Zucker.
  • Central Carolina Community Foundation’s board provided the initial funding of $50,000 and additional donations were received from across the country.
  • Former Governor Nikki Haley’s Original Six Foundation donated $55,000 to underwrite administration of the fund so that 100% of the dollars raised went to local organizations aiding those in need. In addition, a matching challenge gift of $100,000 was donated by the Lipscomb Family Foundation.
  • The fund has been endorsed by the Midlands Regional Mayors and has received financial support from corporations, foundations, and individuals across the Midlands, South Carolina, and the country.

Additional Resources

For individuals seeking assistance from disasters, we recommend calling the United Way of South Carolina’s 2-1-1 hotline.

For individuals seeking volunteer opportunities, please visit the United Way of South Carolina’s volunteer page.