COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) – — In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, over $4.5 million has been raised for the One SC Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation, including a $2.5 million grant from The Duke Endowment. This fund helps nonprofits assisting communities in South Carolina counties designated for FEMA aid.
Georgia Mjartan, president and CEO of the Foundation, noted that many residents are facing unprecedented losses and expressed gratitude for the immediate and long-term support from the corporate and philanthropic community.
Launched on October 1, the One SC Fund serves as South Carolina’s statewide response to natural disasters, supported by contributions from businesses, individuals, and foundations. Individual donations have already surpassed $100,000, demonstrating strong community support for recovery efforts.
- The Duke Endowment – $2,500,000
- Walmart Foundation – $400,000
- Dominion Energy – $300,000
- The Leon Levine Foundation – $250,000
- WoodNext Foundation administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation – $175,000
- Aflac – $125,000
- South Carolina State Society of Washington, D.C. – $124,000
- Duke Energy Foundation – challenge grant of $100,000
- Anonymous – $50,000
- Anonymous – $50,000
- AT&T – $50,000
- Colonial Life – Unum Group – $50,000
- Spectrum by Charter Communications – $50,000
- Verizon – $50,000
- Select Health of South Carolina – $25,000
- NRG Energy, Inc. – $15,000
- Maynard Nexsen – $12,500
- Anonymous – $10,000
Additional donors to the fund include Blue Cross BlueShield of South Carolina; Wells Fargo; Genentech, a Member of the Roche Group; Rooms to Go; & Delta Dental of South Carolina.
Contributions to the charitable fund may be given online at www.OneSCFund.org or by mailing a check payable to Central Carolina Community Foundation – One SC Fund to: Central Carolina Community Foundation, 2142 Boyce Street, Suite 402, Columbia, SC 29201.
