We are profoundly saddened by the devastating destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, resulting in loss of life and intensifying humanitarian needs in the Southeastern U.S., including especially Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Big Bend region, and Western North Carolina. As an organization committed to giving to those less fortunate than ourselves, AMG has committed to a $50,000 gift toward humanitarian support, benefiting the charitable organizations below that are providing immediate aid to those directly impacted by this natural disaster. AMG will match donations to the AMG Supporting Victims of Hurricane Helene Fund or any of the individual organizations on a 1:1 basis, up to $250,000, cumulatively, and donations to these will not count against your annual gift-matching limit of $5,000.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on the evening of September 26, 2024 as a powerful category 4 hurricane, resulting in life-threatening storm surges, heavy rainfall and up to 140 MPH winds. Homes, businesses, and infrastructure are facing catastrophic damage and over 1 million homes in Florida faced power outages, with another 2 million experiencing outages across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and southern Virginia. Severe flooding has permeated Florida's northwestern coast, with the storm moving inland and ravaging multiple western North Carolina communities. Asheville, NC became virtually inaccessible due to flooding and storm damage, and the village of Chimney Rock has been destroyed, along with several others. The storm also made a devastating impact across multiple Eastern Tennessee communities, leaving significant damage and destruction in its wake. Communities in Georgia, South Carolina, and southern Virginia are also experiencing impacts due to severe flooding. More than 200 storm-related deaths have been reported, with many others still missing. Relief efforts are underway, and the following nonprofits are providing critical resources in the form of emergency shelter, food, water, medical treatment, and supplies to those impacted. Your donation to this Fund will help support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts. Please note the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.