Crisis Relief

Crisis Relief2024-11-21T10:53:10-05:00

Support FFA Members and FFA Chapters in Times of Need

Unexpected events affect FFA members, their families, advisors, chapters and communities from time to time. This page is designed to serve as a starting point for others looking to help in various ways. We also encourage those among us — our student members, advisors, alumni and supporters — to help local FFA chapters during their times of need.

Current FFA members, chapters and communities affected:

Hurricane Helene

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our thoughts continue to be with those deeply impacted by this devastating storm in Florida and throughout the Southeast. We are committed to helping our members, advisors, friends and communities in need. In true FFA fashion, we have already received emails and phone calls from around the country, many of who are ready and willing to help. Although conditions have begun to improve, it is still too early to know the exact needs on the ground. However, we are asking teachers and others to please identify and notify us of any area in need so that we can better assist in specific areas.

For now, even if you are not local to these areas but still want to help, donations are greatly appreciated. These funds will help our friends rebuild, repair and provide resources for volunteers going to impacted areas.

Florida Relief

This relief fund has been created to help Florida FFA chapters and their families rebuild following natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene. Donations to this fund will be dispersed directly to agricultural education programs and FFA chapters affected by catastrophic events.

Donations may be made online or checks can also be sent to:

Florida FFA Foundation
Attn: Better Days Fund
5600 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608

Please make checks payable to the Florida FFA Foundation and write “Better Days Fund” on the memo of the check or money order. Donations are tax deductible.

To donate online, visit https://donorbox.org/betterdaysfund

If your FFA chapter is in need of support from this fund, apply by completing this form: https://floridaffa.formstack.com/forms/betterdaysfund. You may also email Hilary.Holley@flaffa.org or Ronnie.Simmons@flaffa.org for assistance. If you have questions or need additional information, email us or reach us by phone, 352-378-0060.

Georgia Relief

The Georgia FFA Foundation fundraising campaign, called Better Days, will support FFA chapters and members who were affected by Hurricane Helene. Helene heavily damaged parts of southeast and east central Georgia. Use this link to donate to this campaign. Please share so we can ensure our chapters and members affected will have Better Days to come!

North Carolina Relief

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Agriculture Teachers Association aims to support our members, agriculture programs and FFA members. Our colleagues, their students and communities are facing significant challenges, and we are reaching out to offer support. Monetary donations will be used to purchase bulk supplies of high-need items and will support nonprofits serving the affected areas. You can donate here: bit.ly/NCATARELIEF

Tennessee Relief

The Tennessee FFA Foundation is collecting funds for Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts in East Tennessee, specifically for FFA members, advisors and chapters. 100% of the donations will go directly to those in need in the FFA family. Donate at tnffa.org/donate-now and comment “Disaster Relief” or Venmo@tnffafoundation.

Virginia Relief

The Virginia FFA Disaster Relief Fund was established to support FFA chapters impacted by Hurricane Helene and aid their recovery efforts. The fund will also support local FFA chapters with community projects aimed at storm recovery. Virginia FFA is committed to empowering its members and communities during challenging times.

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