Sheriff Lowell Griffin Endorses Henderson County COVID-19 Response Fund

United Way of Henderson County and Community Foundation of Henderson County have created the Henderson County COVID-19 Response Fund that will rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines of coronavirus in Henderson County.

DONATE TO THE COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND NOW

100% of donations to this fund will provide flexible resources to 501c3 organizations in our region working with communities who are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and the related economic consequences.

To maximize your donation even further, the Community Foundation of Henderson County will match the next $50,000 in donations. This doubles your investment to support critical resources during this unprecedented time.

To learn more about the Fund, click here.

If your nonprofit organization would like to apply for a grant from the fund, click here.

We will be updating Volunteerhendo.org as COVID-19 volunteer response opportunities arise. We are monitoring the needs of our community and are working to organize individuals and coordinate volunteer opportunities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the most timely and safe manner possible.

Many of our community nonprofit agencies are seeing a dramatic increase in the need for their services. If you feel well and are comfortable with social distancing, please consider volunteering!

Recent opportunities:

Interfaith Assistance Ministry needs pantry volunteers, clothing closet volunteers and intake volunteers. Help is needed Monday-Friday, 8:45-12:15 or 12:30-4:40. Sign up here.

The Storehouse needs volunteers to help stock and prep shelves for pickup, especially in the mornings, Wednesday-Friday. Sign up here.

If your agency is in need of emergency volunteers, please fill out this form and email it to Malisia Wilkins at volunteer@liveunitedhc.org.

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NC 2-1-1 Providing Ongoing Assistance for COVID-19

2-1-1 is the number to call for assistance in finding resources in the community for individuals and families in need right now.

You can call 2-1-1 any time of day or night and reach a live operator who can help direct you to local resources for food, shelter, childcare, utility and rent assistance and much more.

Resources are available in most languages.

North Carolinians can text COVIDNC to 898211 to receive general information and updates about COVID-19. To learn more about NC 2-1-1, visit nc211.org.

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United Way of Henderson County remains committed to the health, education, financial stability and basic needs of everyone in our community. As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly unfolds, we are gathering information and resources to inform and support our community’s evolving needs. As they develop, we will be sharing information and opportunities for volunteers, funding, and special initiatives through our website, Facebook page, Instagram feed, and volunteerhendo.org.

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