The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has announced the establishment of the National Hurricane Relief Fund to raise funds for the immediate needs of those affected by the recent Hurricane Helene and who are now in the path of Hurricane Milton.
The National Hurricane Relief Fund will receive all donations from parishes, organizations, and individuals and, in collaboration with His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, will access and determine the needs of our Greek Orthodox parishes and our faithful of the affected areas to distribute the funding.
Information on how individuals can apply for emergency assistance of up to $2,500 will be available shortly.
Additional assessments of unmet needs will occur as events unfold.
“In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we pray for every community affected: may those who are displaced find shelter; may those who are needy find sustenance; may those who are missing be found safely; may those who are providing aid have perseverance and compassion; may those whose lives have been lost find rest, and may their memories be eternal. As we continue to assess the damage and needs of the region and look ahead to Hurricane Milton’s landfall, we ask that our faithful across the country keep these communities in their prayers and prepare to share aid and resources as needed, remembering that whatever we do for one of the least of these, we do for Christ,” said Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
The Archdiocese requests that all funds raised through the passing of trays and the generosity of our parishes or organizations be directed to www.goarch.org/donate/hurricane.
Checks may also be mailed to:
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
National Hurricane Relief Fund
8 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075
