Disaster Relief

HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER RELIEF

Our hearts are with all those impacted by Hurricane Helene. We encourage the Ocoee Region to consider donating as communities recover and rebuild. This list of local ways to help will be continually updated.


United Way Worldwide

Working with more than 20 impacted United Ways to collect monetary donations to support immediate relief and long-term recovery.

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United Way of East Tennessee Highlands 

Donations directly benefit neighbors in Carter, Washington, Johnson and Unicoi counties (Southeast TN). 

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United Way of Greene County

Donations directly benefit neighbors in Greeneville, Tennessee and throughout Greene County (Southeast TN). 

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Volunteer Tennessee Disaster Services

Local partners will post service opportunities on the Tennessee Serves Volunteer Portal as they become available. 

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Cleveland Family YMCA

YMCAs of Chattanooga are coordinating with the Unicoi County Family YMCA in Erwin, TN to collect supplies for Tennessee families impacted by flooding. Donations can be dropped off at the local Cleveland YMCA by 9 p.m. on October 2. 

Donations needed: 

  • Bottled Water  
  • Flashlights  
  • AA Batteries 
  • Portable Phone Chargers 

Location: Cleveland Family YMCA, 220 Urbane Rd, Cleveland, TN 37312 

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Blood Assurance

Collecting blood, platelet and plasma donations for victims. 

Donations may be made locally at Blood Assurance (201 Keith Street SW, Suite 19, Cleveland) from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Monday through Friday). 

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Food City

All Food City locations are accepting monetary donations for disaster relief funds at checkout through October 12. 100% of all the funds collected will benefit the United Ways of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia as they work to provide relief from the catastrophic flooding. 

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**Operation Good Neighbor is collecting donations from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2 at Food City located at 255 Ocoee Crossing NW in Cleveland. Items needed include: bottled water, non-perishable canned food, hygiene items, diapers, ready-made baby formula, wipes, blankets, small camp stoves, and manual can openers.


Publix

All Publix locations are accepting monetary donations for disaster relief funds at checkout. No end date at this time. Donations collected will support nonprofit organizations, including the American Red Cross, United Way and the Florida Fund, enabling them to help people recover from the disaster. 

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Operation Compassion

Collecting and distributing supplies to victims of Hurricane Helene throughout Southeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina. 

Donations may be dropped off at the Operation Compassion Headquarters at 1120 Urbane Road NE in Cleveland, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday). 

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Best Buy Metals

Collecting toiletries, canned goods or other non-expired non-perishable food items at all Tennessee and Georgia locations, including BBM's Headquarters at 1652 South Lee Highway in Cleveland, to serve areas in need. 

Locate a Best Buy Metals Store


The Salvation Army - Cleveland

Collecting diapers, baby wipes and formula for those affected by the storm on the TN/NC line. Drop off donations on Friday, October 4 from 7-9 a.m. at Peerless Road Church (enter the parking lot, turn left and process to the drive-through on the right - volunteers will receive your donations). 


American Red Cross Tennessee Region

On the ground helping people who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Go to redcross.org/shelter to find a shelter or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) if you need assistance - 24 hours a day. Red Cross is accepting monetary donations, providing local shelters and helping community members locate loved ones. 


Ocoee Middle School + Hopewell Elementary

Collecting supplies, including bottled water, diapers, cleaning supplies and cash donations, to benefit victims. Drop off locations are Ocoee Middle School (2250 North Ocoee St, Cleveland) and Hopewell Elementary (5350 Freewill Rd, Cleveland) from October 1-4


Wholesale Supply Group

Collecting cases of water for flood victims in Northeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Drop off at any Wholesale Supply Group location, including at 885 Keith Street in Cleveland. 

Wholesale Supply Group Locations


Excel Property Management

Collecting non-perishable food items and bottled water for Hurricane Helene victims in Western North Carolina. Drop off location: Sanda Mills Lofts Office at 140 Edwards St. NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (Sara Kilduff - contact).