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Helene Disaster Relief

All news and information from NCAE on hurricane relief efforts.
Published: September 28, 2024

Special Video from President Tamika Walker Kelly


Member Benefits for Disaster Victims

NEA Member Benefits’ Disaster Relief Assistance program stands ready to assist by providing resources to eligible members through its Disaster Relief Assistance Program. You can reach the Member Advocacy Center at 1-800-637-4636 or through neamb.com/contact-us.


NC Foundation for Public School Children Resources for Students and Educators

  • The Children’s Fund can be used to purchase items or services to directly benefit a student’s academic experience when no other resources are available. Requests for the Children’s Fund must be made by public school employees only. Submission form.

  • The Disaster Relief Fund can be used to replace clothing, necessities, and school supplies lost by students and educators during the storm. Submission form.


Shelter Information

If you are in need of shelter, there are lists from Ready NC and the American Red Cross


FEMA Disaster Assistance

Residents in the 25-county federal disaster area may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App, or call 800-621-3362 (7am-11pm). You can also watch Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance on YouTube.


Contribute to our Disaster Relief Fund

Public school staff created the NC Foundation for Public School Children for moments like these. We are mobilizing now. Our Disaster Relief Fund has helped many students and educators over the years to recover from hurricanes and other natural disasters by replacing lost or destroyed clothing, basic necessities, and school supplies.

Please consider contributing to the Disaster Relief Fund and you can help support our Western NC school family in their time of need.

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The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is our leading voice for educational excellence, for children and their families, and for the public schools they count on. As the public school employees union and the largest association of professional educators in North Carolina, our membership extends to all 100 counties and includes teachers, non-classified school staff, administrators, students, retirees, and community allies. NCAE believes that every child has a right to a high-quality education, an excellent teacher, and a well-funded school.