Our thoughts are with our members impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. The Virginia Bankers Association has shared the following list of organizations supporting recovery efforts:

• United Way SWVA Regional Disaster Relief Fund: United Way of Southwest Virginia has activated this fund to assist those impacted by the flooding.
• North Carolina Bankers Association Foundation Hurricane Helene Relief Fund: Contributions to this fund will benefit bank employees who've suffered property damage and losses from the storm. Contributions may be made by U.S. mail to N.C. Bankers Association, 3601 Haworth Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609. NCBA will also collect contributions via ACH/wire. Please reach out to accounting@ncbankers.org for electronic payment information. 
  • Other ways to directly support western N.C. communities can be found here. (Axios.com)
• Tennessee Bankers Association Disaster Relief Fund: Contributions to the TBA Disaster Relief Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, will go directly to support those most impacted. 
• Red Cross: Contributions to the Red Cross will support those impacted by the storm. You can also call (804) 345-1212 to learn more about ways you can help and follow American Red Cross Virginia Region on Facebook for more information.