Disaster Relief
Published:
October 5, 2025
Last updated:
March 30, 2026

One Year after Helene

Disaster Relief
Published:
05 Oct 2025
Last updated:
30 Mar 2026
Key Takeaways
  • Approximately one year ago, Hurricane Helene formed in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Twelve months later, we at NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster offer these reflections to this ferocious storm that impacted communities in a way few could have predicted.

Approximately one year ago, Hurricane Helene formed in the Gulf of Mexico. While its landfall in Florida was significant, the storm's path turned inland, causing unexpected and severe damage far from the coast.

Twelve months later, we at NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster offer these reflections to this ferocious storm that impacted communities in a way few could have predicted.

Click HERE to read our recap.

We would also like to share a snapshot into our work. NECHAMA was a grateful grant recipient of The Leon Levine Foundation for our relief efforts, who also funded this short documentary-style video, featuring a client that we worked extensively with. Please take a few minutes to watch it!

Posts authored collectively by the NECHAMA team. NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is a leading national organization in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam.

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