RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV) – The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund received a big donation from Taiwan, according to the governor’s office.
Officials with Taiwan visited North Carolina and presented a donation of $300,000 to help with recovery efforts from Helene.
“North Carolinians are determined to recover and rebuild from this horrific storm and we’re grateful for the help pouring in from across the country and around the world,” Governor Cooper said. “It’s heartwarming to receive this donation from Taiwan and the support of its people for ours.”
North Carolina has the second largest Taiwanese community in the southeast region of the U.S. and there are longstanding economic and cultural ties between North Carolina and Taiwan.
“Taiwan has experienced similar tragedies and understands the profound sense of loss that follows typhoons and earthquakes. It is this shared experience that motivates us to stand in solidarity with the people of North Carolina during this difficult time,” said Director General Yi-Lung Wang of the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Atlanta.
Donations made to the NC Disaster Relief Fund are currently going to nonprofits working to meet the immediate needs of storm victims such as food and water, cleaning supplies and other emergency supplies. More information including an application form for nonprofits seeking grants and a list of organizations that have received grants is available at https://www.unitedwaync.org/nc-disaster-relief-fund-helene.
To donate to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, visit nc.gov/donate. Donations can also be mailed to:
- NC Disaster Relief Fund, 20312 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-0312.
- Or NC Disaster Relief Fund, c/o United Way of NC, 1130 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 100, Cary NC 27511.
Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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