The Montalvo Corporation’s Post

🌟 Together, We Can Make a Sweet Impact 🌟 Western North Carolina is more than just a beautiful place—it’s a vibrant community full of resilience and creativity. After Hurricane Helene swept through, leaving many of our neighbors, small businesses, and artists struggling, it became clear that recovery wouldn’t just take months—it would take years. That’s why I started Sweet Impact. We’ve partnered with the Community Foundation of North Carolina’s Long Haul Recovery and Resilience Fund to ensure sustained support for individuals and businesses over the long term, without any red tape. Through community events focused on the combined talents of resident bakers, we aim to raise some serious dough for Western North Carolina. Here’s where YOU can help: We’ve launched a GoFundMe to support our efforts. Every donation helps us cover the costs of hosting these impactful events—from venues and supplies to staffing and promotional materials. And the best part? 100% of ticket sales from our events go directly to the resilience fund. If you love Asheville, believe in the power of community, or simply want to lend a hand, I invite you to join us on this journey. Your support—whether through donations, shares, or simply spreading the word—means the world to us and the people we hope to serve. 🌟 Donate today to help us make a Sweet Impact: 🍪 https://lnkd.in/e9BSpcEK 🌟 Together, we can ensure our community doesn’t just recover but thrives for years to come. 💚 Sweetimpactavl.org #SweetImpact #HurricaneHeleneRecovery #WesternNC #SupportLocal #CommunityResilience

Today as I stopped by Red Cross to make a donation for those in Western North Carolina impacted by the hurricane something came to mind. Having worked with and for nonprofits for over 8 years, I've learned that one of the best ways to help those impacted by disasters like hurricanes is to streamline donations. Instead of sending mixed supplies, consider buying *all* of one thing. It helps organizations and volunteers move faster and get essentials to those in need in a more timely manner. Let’s make an impact together! And remember, wanting to help at ALL makes you a kind human. Every effort counts! 💜 Here are a few national organizations making a difference: - American Red Cross (redcross.org) - Direct Relief (directrelief.org) - World Central Kitchen (wck.org) #HurricaneRelief #NonprofitSupport #DonateSmart #DisasterRelief

In the days and months to come, there will be many posts surrounding the devastation following Hurricane Helene and it will become readily apparent that people want to help - need to help. Please Please be careful. Disaster fraud is real and there are bad actors out there who will take advantage of this. Before you donate, please do your research. The American Red Cross is always your safest bet, HOWEVER, there are plenty of other folks out there on the ground that need your help to get aid to the ones that need it - just make sure they are legit. According to the FTC, you can check on give.org, charitynavigator.org, charitywatch.org or guidestar.org.

Below is how we can all help.

If you are considering donating to charities and relief efforts for those in need - such as after a hurricane - be mindful and do research before sending money. Scammers often take advantage of emotional situations by creating fake organizations or posing as real ones. Go to https://lnkd.in/efuZErpb to read more tips to stay safe and make sure your money goes to those who need it. #MVSBCares #ConsumerAlert #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Help our neighbors impacted by the hurricane and flooding. As someone who knows firsthand, the devastation that comes from a hurricane and flooding, I can tell you that the impacted communities are in for a long journey of recovery. Help is needed, not just now, but in the months to come. If you are moved to help, please consider donating through Catholic Charities USA. 100% of donated funds are distributed directly to impacted areas. You might be want to collect and then send donated goods like supplies, clothes and other in-kind support. I encourage you to consider a financial gift instead. In-kind donations are needed, but not right now. When a community is as ravaged as these communities are, finding places to store, sort and distribute donations is not easy. Let them buy what is most needed by the community to help in the recovery efforts. Let's help the communities in our neighboring states. They were here for us when we needed them, now let's pay it forward.

We grow for good. It’s a core value at our company. We want to be the best, but we want to do a lot of good along the way. Watching this hurricane coverage? Worried about the people you know? What are you doing to help? There are plenty of amazing organizations out there, but the Guaranteed Rate Foundation will be matching every dollar donated with another dollar with 100% of the donations going directly to helping and rebuilding. All expenses of the foundation are covered by the company and all donations go directly to those who need it. You donate $100 and it automatically becomes $200 with the match. Can’t donate? Please share Rate.com/growforgood

First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by Hurricane Helen. For those looking to help, please take this important step first: Verify that the organization you intend to donate to is legitimate. Many scammers exploit such crises to take advantage of generous donations. To confirm the credibility of a charity, visit these three websites: - IRS.gov - CharityNavigator.org - GuideStar.org These resources will give you the information you need. If the organization isn't well-known, take the time to research them before making a donation! #HurricaneHelen #DisasterRelief #SupportSurvivors #GiveBack #CharityCheck #HelpHurricaneVictims #DonorAwareness #LegitCharities #DisasterAid #CommunitySupport

You may have seen my post yesterday about the damage Easterseals Florida sustained - theirs was not our only Affiliate impacted. The recent devastation from hurricanes has severely impacted our Easterseals Affiliates in North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Our teams are working hard to support affected families and employees, but they urgently need help. Some Easterseals Affiliates sustained significant damage, and many of our employees are facing home damage, requiring immediate access to clean water, food, and essential supplies. While volunteers, program participants, their families and friends are working hard to restore services and programs as quickly as possible and to rapidly rebuild damaged structures, they need our help. Your support can make a big difference. Together, we can help our teams and communities recover and rebuild. Please consider donating to provide critical relief: https://lnkd.in/gnKbF8rC 100% of all support provided will directly benefit Easterseals Affiliates impacted by the recent hurricanes.

Emergency Management makes a difference at every stage.