Looking for a way to give back to Hurricane Helene relief? Giving back through the Combined Charitable Campaign can directly impact charities that are helping in the efforts. The Combined Charitable Campaign runs through October 18. Sign up to give back! Via payroll deduction, you can pick charities to donate to that are aiding in disaster relief.

Here are some Combined Charitable Campaign codes that can help you give back to so many families and communities in need:

Code Charity Name:
•    22007 Americares 
•    22008 CARE 
•    58005 Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo, Inc. 
•    25033 Direct Relief 
•    22075 Food for the Poor 
•    12065 Humane Society of the United States 
•    22024 International Medical Corps 
•    22026 International Relief Teams 
•    25060 Matthew 25: Ministries 
•    22039 Project HOPE 
•    22042 Save the Children 
•    26045 World Vision

Our hearts are with our AFSCME brothers and sisters throughout the south and southeast coastal areas and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee impacted by the recent Hurricane Helene. While the full picture of devastation continues to emerge, and the needs of our AFSCME family members and their communities is still being determined, we are asking for your help! 

If you are able, we encourage you to give to the AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund. This Fund provides relief and immediate assistance to AFSCME members who fall victim to natural disasters and other tragedies. Since its inception the fund has provided financial assistance to nearly 5,000 members. Go HERE to donate the to the AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund.

• Prefer to donate by check? Please make your check payable to the “AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund” and mail it c/o the fund at AFSCME, 1625 L St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-5687. 

See the links below for other donation options to assist the damaged communities in need:

• Western North Carolina
• Eastern Tennessee
• Florida
• Georgia

Union members in the impacted areas who are enrolled in a Union Plus benefits program may also be eligible for disaster relief.  Learn more about the Union Plus Disaster Relief Hardship Grant HERE.