The Lowcountry unites for hurricane Helene recovery

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Lowcountry has once again demonstrated its incredible resilience and strong sense of community. Local governments, nonprofits, businesses and volunteers rallied together to deliver crucial relief to those impacted by the storm. From supply drives to hands-on support, these local heroes are making a lasting difference. Here’s a glimpse of just a few of the many locals who have stepped up to help:

Outside Hilton Head: Organized a donations drive.
Christian Renewal: Drove donated supplies to Asheville.
LUX Medical Spa: Collected donations for the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s North Carolina relief efforts.
Kaleidoscope Salon: Served as a donation drop-off site.
Greater Bluffton Chamber: Transported donations to Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Maggie & Me: Contributed $1,000 worth of diapers, formula and wipes.
Marsh on the May: Partnered with Woof Gang Bakery and Wine Time to gather donations.
Art Cafe: Functioned as a drop-off point for the community’s relief donations.
Palmetto Moon: Sold hurricane-relief shirts, donating 100% of the proceeds to the American Red Cross.
Groomingdales: Collaborated with Hilton Head Brewing Company to collect pet food and supplies for North Carolina.
Maginnis Orthodontics, Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, and Pediatric Smiles: All three locations served as local drop-off points for hurricane-relief items in the South Georgia area.
Island Rec: Hilton Head Island Recreation Association filled a trailer, van and pickup with donations for North Carolina. They also partnered with Rotary clubs as a drop-off site.
Hilton Head Rotary: Raised $30,000 for essential items and filled a 20-foot trailer with supplies, planning additional trips to North Carolina.
Patel’s Liquor: Donated boxes to Island Rec for packing donations.
TC Backer: Drove donations to North Carolina.
Gillisonville Baptist Church and The Outpost: Both locations in Ridgeland served as drop-off sites.
Cornerstone Church: Partnered with Operation Airdrop, serving as a donation center.
Hilton Head Helicopter Tours: Used its helicopter to deliver supplies via Operation Airdrop.
Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming: Collected supplies to send to its Asheville location.
Kazoobie Kazoos: Gathered donations for relief efforts.
The Charles Condominium: Gathered and sent essential supplies to North Carolina.
The Agency Hilton Head: Collected donations and delivered them for relief aid.
Hilton Head High School: Organized a “hat day” fundraiser, allowing students to wear hats for a $1 donation to support the relief fund.
Beaufort County Animal Services: Delivered donations to North Carolina and organized additional drives.
Joe’s Classic Cuts: Collected donations and personally delivered them to North Carolina, supporting an employee’s family impacted by the storm.
Hampton Lake: Organized a neighborhood drive for donations that were sent to North Carolina.
Bluffton Youth Theatre: Acted as a drop-off site for donations.
Gifted: Donated 100% of store sales to hurricane relief efforts through Samaritan’s Purse.
Okatie Elementary: Served as a drop-off site for donations.
Hilton Head Plantation: Partnered with Hilton Head Rotary, filling a trailer with supplies and organizing a community caravan to North Carolina.
Palmetto Hall: Collected donations as a drop-off site.
Sprout Momma: Partnered with Sea Pines Montessori Academy and First Baptist Church Hilton Head for a donation drive.
Volunteers in Medicine (Bluffton clinic): Served as a drop-off location for essential items.
Forsythe: Collected items for a friend to transport to Asheville.
Hilton Head Preparatory School: Collaborated with Hilton Head Rotary as a donation drop-off site.
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry: Supported nonprofit hospices in North Carolina by collecting donations and supplies.
Palmetto Animal League: Collected and delivered supplies in partnership with Lowcountry Paver.
Lawton Stables: Hosting a fundraising event on Nov. 10 to raise funds for hurricane victims.
Taylor’s Landscape Supply: Partnered with Beaufort Regional Chamber and HELP of Beaufort for a donation drive.
Red Truck Men’s Ministry: Collected essentials and sent volunteers to deliver them to North Carolina.
Beaufort County Libraries: Offered temporary library cards to evacuees seeking refuge in the Lowcountry.
Coastal Vet Clinic: Partnered with the ASPCA as a drop-off site for pet supplies.
Sea Pines Immediate Care Center: Operated as a donation-collection site.
Movement Mortgage: Held a supply drive and delivered donations to North Carolina.
Charter One Realty: Hosted multiple drop-off locations in Bluffton, Hilton Head, Beaufort and Pooler.
Coastal Lighting Studio: Held a silent auction to raise funds for Hurricane Helene relief.
Palmetto Dunes: Employees and residents contributed to the Dunes Real Estate donation drive.
Corell Insurance: Employee Brandon Brown worked with various outreach programs to assist survivors.
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry: Their ONE Fund has been accepting donations, giving 99% of funds to local nonprofits assisting hurricane victims.
Burnt Church Distillery: Held a drive to fill their box truck and deliver supplies to North Carolina.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra: Partnered with the Hilton Head Rotary as a drop-off location during each Symphony Under the Stars Performances, accepting essential goods.