One SC Fund raises record $5 million for Hurricane Helene relief in SC

South Carolina Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration provide an update on roads and bridges in South Carolina following Hurricane Helene (Credit: SCDOT)

(WPDE) — A fund collecting donations for storm relief in South Carolina following Hurricane Helene is now at more more than$5 million.

This is the most that has ever been donated to the One SC Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation for a single cause since it was established in 2015.

The fund financially supports nonprofits responding to Hurricane Helene in the South Carolina counties with a FEMA disaster designation.

“It is incredible to see the generosity of all the organizations, individuals and companies who have given to the One SC Fund. Because of their contributions, nonprofits will have the resources to do the meaningful work of relief and recovery in the areas most affected by Hurricane Helene,” said Georgia Mjartan, president and CEO of Central Carolina Community Foundation.

Contributions to the charitable fund may be given online or by mailing a check payable to Central Carolina Community Foundation – One SC Fund to: Central Carolina Community Foundation, 2142 Boyce Street, Suite 402, Columbia, SC 29201.