Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and continued much further inland than we've seen before, causing incredible flooding, damage, and loss for millions of people.

And now, less than two weeks later, Hurricane Milton just became a Category 5 storm, heading straight for Florida yet again.

These storms are only made worse by climate change, and we need global climate action now if we want to mitigate these kinds of storms and natural disasters in the future. (Please vote for climate action next month!)

And in the meantime, the people in these effected areas need help recovering.

Here's how you can help:

• Do not travel to these effected areas. If you had upcoming travel plans, cancel them. The less visitors taking up limited resources, the better.
  
  
• Follow people and organizations on social media that are working towards social and environmental justice. (There are so many, but a few of my favorites are Alaina Wood, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, and Intersectional Environmentalist.)
  
  
• Donate. If you have the resources, donate to on-the-ground organizations or directly to families in need. Here is a list of vetted resources and organizations for hurricane relief efforts in Appalachia.

Here's how we're helping:

As a small business, our resources and funds are incredibly limited. However, I cannot do nothing, and I am using this platform to amplify the voices of those doing the work and those directly affected.

• Now through the end of the month, we will donate 2% of all non-subscription sales to Mutual Aid Disaster Relief.
  
  
• Alternatively, if you donate $20 or more to any of the organizations or families listed in the guide I shared above and forward your receipt to aditobluefriday@gmail.com, we will send you a code for 15% off your next order with us.

Remember - "We cannot do all the good needs. But the world needs all the good we can do." (Jana Stanfield)

My heart goes out to everyone affected by these storms, and I thank you for helping these families and organizations in any way you can.

All my love,
Krystina
Founder + CEO, A Drop in the Ocean