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
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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.
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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.
