There are many ways to help the people of Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.  One of the simplest and best-known ways is to donate to organizations such as the American Red Cross, which is helping people by providing food, shelter and medical care. All you have to do is make a donation on their website to help. 

The Red Cross website works simply: 

• Make a donation: You can give money to help provide food, shelter and medical care. You can make a one-off donation or set up monthly donations.
• Volunteer: If you’d like to help in person, you can sign up as a volunteer. The website guides you through the process and informs you of the opportunities available. 
• Other ways to help: The Red Cross sometimes needs other things, such as donations of blood or food. The website lists the most important needs and enables you to help by donating these items or raising funds.

Another way to help is to volunteer for clean-up operations or help out at shelters. Donations of basic necessities like food, water and clothing can also make a big difference. You can also spread the word on social media to encourage others to help. The American Red Cross website makes it easy to help those affected by disasters such as Hurricane Helene. 

Redcross website: https://www.redcross.org/