October 22, 2024, Press Release from McDonald's: OHIO – McDonald's owner operators throughout Ohio will be raising funds for those affected by Hurricane Helene on Wednesday, October 23. The fundraiser will be held at 380 restaurants across Ohio. McDonald’s of Ohio restaurants will be donating 10 percent of all sales purchased through the McDonald’s app. The donations will support ongoing relief for North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene. Each store will be donating a minimum of $200.

October 14, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: LIMA, Ohio, October 14, 2024— The American Red Cross Indiana Region is issuing an urgent appeal for volunteers to join our disaster team to help locally and/or deploy for major national disaster relief efforts. Interested community members are urged to sign up today at redcross.org/volunteer. All candidates must complete the necessary training. Applicants who don’t have disaster experience, but have supervision, management or organization skills; a strong desire to help others; and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are encouraged to apply.

A local Red Cross volunteer is heading to South Carolina to help those that were affected by Hurricane Florence.

The Better Business Bureau is warning people once again of scams surrounding a natural disaster.

Still seeing a need in Texas and Florida after two massive hurricanes, a local youth service organization steps into action.