Augusta National announces $5 million donation for storm relief

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Fred Ridley, president of the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area, announced Thursday a $5 million joint gift to the Hurricane Helene community. Crisis fund.

The fund will support local relief efforts in response to the devastating effects of the storm in the greater Augusta community.

HOW TO HELP:

Online donations to the Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund can be made through the Community Foundation website: cfcsra.org.

The donation is intended to provide immediate access to essential services and resources available throughout the greater Augusta area.

“I was in Augusta in the days immediately following the storm and saw first-hand its devastating impact,” Ridley said. “Our employees, neighbors, friends and business owners need and deserve immediate and meaningful help to navigate the challenges Augusta is experiencing right now.

“Augusta National and the Community Foundation each take to heart our obligation to care for our community. Our goal is to make a difference when it’s needed most, and we hope our donation can inspire others to help or ask how they can contribute to this essential mission.

Additionally, the Augusta National Golf Club, the Community Foundation for the CSRA and the Medical College of Georgia Foundation made separate contributions to support response and recovery efforts, led by the American Red Cross and others local community partners.

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Among the efforts led by the American Red Cross are a mobile food truck and associated recovery center, which are located at the HUB for Community Innovation, located at 631 Chaffee Avenue. The mobile food truck drives the streets near the HUB for Community Innovation, where services such as meals, water, laundry, showers, counseling services and more are offered free to residents .

The Salvation Army, First Step Staffing, Harrisburg Family Healthcare and other community groups also support the recovery center’s efforts.