Applications for grants from the One SC Fund are now closed.
The following nonprofit organizations have received grants from the One SC Fund to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts:
Academic Technology and Wellness Academy (Gaffney, SC): Distributing emergency financial assistance and essential household items to Cherokee County residents to help with rent, mortgage payments, utilities, and home repairs after Hurricane Helene.
Affordable Housing For the Carolinas (serving impacted counties): Repairing storm-damaged homes for low-income families by providing critical repairs that restore safe, stable, and habitable living conditions.
Allendale County ALIVE (Allendale, SC): Supporting low-income residents in Allendale and neighboring counties with emergency financial assistance and basic needs that promote long-term stability and resilience after the storm.
Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM) (Anderson, SC): Distributing emergency assistance for utilities, housing, and essential supplies, along with technology resources that help families recover and prepare for future disasters.
Axis I Center of Barnwell – The Barnwell County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse (Barnwell, SC): Supporting individuals and families in Barnwell and surrounding counties with housing assistance and wraparound services that prevent homelessness and promote recovery with dignity.
Barnwell County United Way (Barnwell, SC): Providing flexible emergency financial assistance and basic-needs support to Barnwell County households experiencing hardship due to Hurricane Helene.
Be Kind Be Great (Gadsden, SC): Distributing emergency relief supplies, financial assistance, and resources to families in high-need communities who have been disproportionately impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Beyond Housing SC (Greenville, SC): Repairing and weatherizing homes through exterior and interior improvements that increase safety, reduce energy costs, and support long-term housing stability for storm-affected families.
Black River United Way (Georgetown, SC): Providing preparedness training and recovery support across multiple regions in South Carolina so that communities can better respond to Hurricane Helene and future disasters.
Broad River Baptist Association (Gaffney, SC): Distributing disaster relief through replenishing food and supply inventories and repairing key equipment such as mobile kitchens, chainsaw units, and shower units used in volunteer response.
Catholic Charities of South Carolina (Charleston, SC): Providing emergency financial assistance, food, home goods, and direct support to families across South Carolina who are facing unmet needs following Hurricane Helene.
Center for Developmental Services (Greenville, SC): Supporting children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families by addressing storm-related hardships that threaten their access to critical therapies and services.
Chapin We Care Center (Chapin, SC): Distributing food, household items, and emergency financial assistance to Chapin-area residents who are struggling with increased needs after Hurricane Helene.
Cherokee County Meals On Wheels (Gaffney, SC): Delivering nutritious meals, wellness checks, and emergency food supplies to homebound seniors in Cherokee County to ensure they remain safe and supported during recovery.
Community Initiatives, Inc (Greenwood, SC): Distributing emergency financial assistance and essential household items to uninsured and underinsured residents in Greenwood and Abbeville Counties who were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries (Greenwood, SC): Repairing and rebuilding facilities damaged by Hurricane Helene so that children and families in care can continue to receive safe housing, counseling, and supportive services.
Conservation Voters of SC / SC Energy Justice Coalition (Columbia, SC): Coordinating efforts to address storm impacts in marginalized communities by supporting energy-burdened households, advocating for equitable recovery solutions, and connecting residents with recovery resources.
Convoy of Hope (serving impacted counties): Providing emergency supplies such as food, water, cleaning materials, furniture, building materials, and minor repair assistance to families and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina.
Denmark Cares (Denmark, SC): Distributing food, emergency financial assistance, and clean-up support to low-income residents in Bamberg County so they can restore housing security and remove storm-related debris.
Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center (Johnston, SC): Coordinating disaster recovery programming for youth and families in Edgefield and Saluda Counties by supplying essential items, organizing volunteer support, and connecting residents to recovery resources.
Fairfield Community Coordinating Council, Inc. DBA Fairfield Forward (Winnsboro, SC): Coordinating a Long-Term Recovery Group in Fairfield County by convening partners, identifying unmet needs, and directing services and resources to households affected by Hurricane Helene.
Feeding the Carolinas (serving impacted counties): Distributing food to hurricane-impacted counties through member food banks and local partners that provide emergency groceries and supplies to individuals and families in need.
First Impression of South Carolina (Greenville, SC): Providing emergency assistance and essential items such as clothing, hygiene products, and household goods to primarily low-income and minority families who have not been able to access other forms of disaster aid.
Food Bank of Greenwood County (Greenwood, SC): Distributing food through mobile and fixed-site distributions and expanding services in rural areas to ensure that storm-affected households have reliable access to nutritious groceries.
Fort Lawn Community Center, Inc. (Fort Lawn, SC): Distributing food, supplies, and daily support services to families in the Fort Lawn area, serving hundreds of households each month as they recover from Hurricane Helene.
Golden Harvest Food Bank (serving 6 county service area): Distributing large-scale emergency food assistance across Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick, and surrounding areas, providing tens of thousands of meals to residents impacted by the storm.
Greater Greenwood United Ministry (Greenwood, SC): Providing utility assistance, prescription help, food, and other essential resources to individuals and families who are experiencing financial and physical hardship due to Hurricane Helene.
Greenville Family Partnership DBA Just Say Something (Greenville, SC): Providing youth and families with prevention education, mental health support, and navigation to resources that help mitigate stress and instability resulting from the hurricane.
Greer Relief and Resources Agency Inc. (Greer, SC): Providing financial assistance, food, clothing, and household essentials to stabilize families in the greater Greer area who are facing crisis after Hurricane Helene.
Habitat For Humanity South Carolina (Columbia, SC): Repairing and rebuilding storm-damaged homes for low- and moderate-income homeowners across South Carolina through coordinated Habitat affiliates and volunteer labor.
Home Works of America, Inc. (Columbia, SC): Repairing roofs, ramps, and other critical home components for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners whose residences were damaged by Hurricane Helene.
Homes of Hope (Greenville, SC): Supporting low-income families by repairing storm-damaged homes and preserving affordable housing units so residents can remain safely housed during recovery.
HOPE Missions of the Upstate (Anderson, SC): Providing day shelter, meals, and basic-needs support for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability in the Upstate who have been further impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, Inc (Greenwood, SC): Providing hospice and palliative care patients and their families with emergency assistance, medical supplies, and supportive services to ensure continuity of compassionate care after the storm.
Housing Development Corporation City of Rock Hill (Rock Hill, SC): Supporting affordable housing residents by addressing storm-related damage, assisting with emergency needs, and preserving stable housing for vulnerable households.
Latino Communications CDC (Columbia, SC): Providing linguistically and culturally appropriate outreach, case navigation, and direct assistance so Latino families affected by Hurricane Helene can access relief services and basic needs.
LiveWell Greenville (Greenville, SC): Coordinating community partners and resources to address food insecurity, access to healthy environments, and recovery needs in Greenville-area neighborhoods impacted by the storm.
Lutheran Church of Our Saviour (Greenville, SC): Distributing food, supplies, and financial assistance through church-based outreach that supports neighbors recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas (Columbia, SC): Providing case management, financial assistance, and supportive services to families and individuals affected by Hurricane Helene, with special attention to vulnerable populations.
Meals on Wheels of Greenville (Greenville, SC): Delivering emergency meals, wellness checks, and supplemental food to homebound residents to ensure they remain nourished and safe during and after disaster recovery.
Mennonite Disaster Service (serving impacted counties): Repairing and rebuilding homes through volunteer labor, focusing on low-income and uninsured homeowners whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Helene.
Mill Village Ministries (Greenville, SC): Providing food access, youth programs, and community support in Greenville neighborhoods, with expanded relief activities to address storm-related hardship.
Mount Canaan Baptist Church (Piedmont, SC): Providing food, supplies, and emergency support through church-based outreach to families in the community recovering from Hurricane Helene.
New Destiny Center Inc (Clinton, SC): Providing emergency financial assistance, food, and household essentials to families in crisis due to the storm, with an emphasis on long-term stabilization.
Next Level Lifestyles (Columbia, SC): Supporting youth and families through mentoring, basic-needs assistance, and recovery-focused programming that addresses trauma and instability related to Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina Synod of the ELCA DBA Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas (serving 6 counties in Lakelands area): Coordinating volunteer teams, case management, and direct assistance to repair homes and support long-term recovery for hurricane-impacted households across the Carolinas.
Piedmont Agency on Aging (Greenwood, SC): Delivering meals, safety checks, and emergency support services to seniors in the Piedmont region whose lives have been disrupted by Hurricane Helene.
Power In Changing (Greenville, SC): Providing diapers, wipes, formula, and other baby essentials to families affected by the storm so that infants and young children have the supplies they need during recovery.
Richland County Public Education Partners (Columbia, SC): Supporting students and families by providing emergency educational supplies, basic-needs assistance, and school-linked resources that help children remain engaged in learning after the storm.
Second Saturday (Greenville, SC): Providing volunteer-driven yard work, repairs, and practical assistance to vulnerable residents whose homes and properties were affected by Hurricane Helene.
Senior Centers of Cherokee County (Gaffney, SC): Delivering meals, transportation, and supportive services to older adults in Cherokee County who are facing increased needs because of the storm.
Slater-Marietta Health & Human Services (Marietta, SC): Providing food, household goods, and financial assistance to residents in the Slater-Marietta community who are recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Spartanburg County Foundation (Spartanburg, SC): Coordinating local philanthropy and providing grants to community organizations that are addressing unmet needs and long-term recovery in Spartanburg County.
St. Lukes Free Medical Clinic, Inc. (Spartanburg, SC): Providing free medical care, medications, and supportive services to uninsured patients who are experiencing increased barriers and needs due to Hurricane Helene.
Sustaining Way (Greenville, SC): Supporting low-income families in Greenville neighborhoods by providing energy-efficiency upgrades, garden and food access, and basic-needs support that also strengthens resilience to future disasters.
The Period Project (Greenville, SC): Distributing menstrual products and hygiene supplies to individuals and families affected by Hurricane Helene so that basic dignity needs are met during recovery.
The Salvation Army of Cherokee County (Gaffney, SC): Providing shelter, food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance to Cherokee County residents who are recovering from storm-related loss and disruption.
Tranquility Point (Gaffney, SC): Providing counseling, support groups, and recovery-oriented services that help individuals cope with trauma, stress, and instability resulting from Hurricane Helene.
Travelers Rest Farmers Market (Travelers Rest, SC): Supporting local growers, food access, and community relief activities that provide fresh food and recovery resources to families impacted by the storm.
Trees Greenville Inc. dba TreesUpstate (Greenville, SC): Repairing and restoring tree canopy in storm-damaged neighborhoods by planting and replacing trees to improve long-term environmental resilience and community well-being.
United for Baby (Elgin, SC): Distributing diapers, formula, baby gear, and other critical supplies so that families with infants and toddlers have the resources they need during and after Hurricane Helene.
United Way Association of South Carolina (Columbia, SC): Coordinating statewide relief efforts, technical assistance, and support for local United Ways as they respond to the needs of communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
United Way of Aiken County (Aiken, SC): Providing emergency financial assistance, food, and other basic-needs support to Aiken County residents with unmet disaster-related needs.
United Way of Anderson County (Anderson, SC): Coordinating relief funding and direct assistance for Anderson County households, connecting residents to services that address housing, utilities, and basic needs after the storm.
United Way of Laurens County (Laurens, SC): Providing financial assistance, food, and essential services to Laurens County families experiencing hardship as a result of Hurricane Helene.
United Way of Oconee County, Inc (Seneca, SC): Providing basic-needs assistance, case navigation, and support to Oconee County residents whose income, housing, or stability have been affected by the storm.
United Way of Pickens County (Easley, SC): Coordinating partnerships and providing financial assistance, home repairs, and essential supplies to Pickens County households impacted by Hurricane Helene.
United Way of the Lakelands (Greenwood, SC): Coordinating disaster relief through the UC3 resource network, providing financial assistance and support services to low-income and ALICE households in Greenwood, Abbeville, McCormick, and Saluda Counties.
United Way of the Lowcountry (Beaufort, SC): Coordinating a new Long-Term Recovery Group and providing direct assistance to Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, and Hampton County residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
United Way of the Piedmont (Spartanburg, SC): Coordinating immediate relief and longer-term recovery by providing case management, essential items, and financial assistance for rent, mortgage payments, and utilities in the Spartanburg region.
Unity Health on Main (Greenville, SC): Providing mental health care, wellness services, and basic-needs support such as food and case management to residents whose emotional and financial stability were impacted by the storm.
Upstate Circle of Friends (Greenville, SC): Upgrading electrical systems and generator capacity to ensure that Upstate Circle of Friends can provide food, charging, and safe space for District 25 residents during future power outages and disasters.
Upstate Family Resource Center (Boiling Springs, SC): Providing financial assistance, food, and comprehensive family support services that help households in northern Spartanburg County recover and stabilize after Hurricane Helene.
Nonprofit grant recipients were selected by a grants committee of community members representing philanthropic and civic organizations in our area.