Disaster Relief Center

In times of crisis or disaster, the Combined Fund Drive (CFD) will post relevant information to help you support communities in need through contributions to verified nonprofits. Our goal is to provide you with information; this is not an endorsement of a particular charity. Our goal is to share relevant and accurate information.

The CFD defines crisis or disaster as a serious disruption that exceeds a community’s or a region’s capacity to cope using typical resources. Crises can be caused by natural and/or man-made hazards, as well as systemic factors that expose the vulnerability of a community or region.

The CFD is committed to maintaining a sustainable, coordinated channel for Washington state employees and retirees to confidently and efficiently direct their charitable giving in the event of a disaster or crisis. In accordance with WAC 434-750-310, in extraordinary circumstances the CFD is authorized to conduct special campaigns for disaster relief.

Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene left catastrophic destruction in its wake across the southern United States over the weekend. The Category 4 storm’s heavy rain and 140 mph winds caused severe flooding, widespread power outages, and landslides that led to major disruptions of crucial infrastructure and basic services. More than 120 people have died as a result of the storm, with millions more effected and unable to access food, water, cell service, or other basic necessities.

The region is in immediate need of medical and disaster relief supplies.

Consider making a one-time gift or setting up monthly payroll deduction through the CFD to one of our member organizations actively responding in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath

For Non State Employees, you may also utilize this Secure Credit Card Link

AmeriCares (charity code 0315518), a health-focused relief and development organization, is responding to the impact of Hurricane Helene with medicines, relief supplies and emergency response teams.

Project HOPE (charity code 0316050) is responding to help people impacted by Hurricane Helene. Your gift today helps their teams prepare for emergencies and continue lifesaving work around the world.

Samaritan’s Purse (charity Code 0315531) At sites across North Carolina, they are doing tree work, mudding out homes, removing debris, and tarping roofs. Heavy equipment is being used to clear private driveways and private roads. In some areas, they are also offering water and potable water to the community.

The Salvation Army (charity code 1478728) is preparing field kitchens and other relief supplies, including food, clothing, tarps and clean-up kits to help along the path of Hurricane Helene.

American Red Cross (charity code 0337346) is working around the clock with our partners to provide help to people struggling with the heartbreaking damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.

Direct Relief (charity code 0316325) has committed an initial $1 million in funding for Hurricane Helene relief efforts and has made its $100 million+ medical inventory available for medical needs in the region.

International Medical Corps (charity code 1479246) delivers vital healthcare services and training to help those affected by conflict, disaster and disease, often in difficult and dangerous environments such as Hurricane Helene.

Save the Children (charity code 0315475) is mobilizing its emergency response team to meet the most urgent needs of children most impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Humane Society Disaster Relief (charity code 0314983) is dispatching its Animal Rescue and Response team to answer the call in Hurricane Helene and in all large-scale emergencies, including tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes and power outages.

American Kidney Fund (0496923): Activating its Disaster Relief Program, this organization is assisting dialysis and post-transplant patients affected by Hurricane Helene.

Convoy of Hope (0464880): Responding to the urgent need for clean and safe water, this nonprofit is distributing water and safety kits in the hardest hit communities.

Hurricane Milton

The fabric roof over the home of baseball's Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of Florida. (Kate Payne, APnews)

Rescue teams plucked Florida residents from the flotsam of Hurricane Milton on Thursday after the storm smashed through coastal communities where it tore homes into pieces, filled streets with mud and brought on a slew of deadly tornadoes. At least six people were dead.