Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that citizens wishing to offer monetary relief for survivors of Hurricane Irene may send their donations to the N.C. Disaster Relief Fund.
“Thousands of North Carolinians are still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene, but we’re all pulling together to get things back to normal,” said Gov. Perdue. “For people who want to help, we’ve established the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund.”
The Fund is set up to distribute money to various volunteer organizations that work on long-term recovery efforts, such as the repair and rebuilding of homes. Donated funds are for recovery efforts only, and are not used for administrative purposes.
“Homes, roads, businesses and farms have been damaged and our residents need your help – I’m asking every North Carolinian to remember that even the smallest donation adds up to assist North Carolina families in a big way,” said Gov. Perdue.
The fund is set up through the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, housed in the Office of the Governor. All donations are tax-deductible. Checks may be mailed to: N.C. Disaster Relief Fund, 20312 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27612. Credit card donations may be made at: www.ncdisasterrelief.org.
