Public announcements from charities and relief organizations involved in Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Dolly Parton Donates $2 Million to Hurricane Helene Relief, Urges Others to Help East Tennessee

Oct 4, 2024, 08:16 PM

Dolly Parton has announced that she is donating $1 million from her personal bank account to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Helene, which caused significant flooding and storm damage in East Tennessee. Her various businesses and foundation will match her donation with another $1 million, bringing the total contribution to $2 million. Parton is calling on others to step up and help those affected by the hurricane, recalling, 'Remember when we had the fires, everybody pitched in, tried to do everything that they could.' She emphasized the need for collective effort in recovery, stating, 'This is my home... I really think that this is a time for me to step up again, for all of us to step up and do what we can.'