Disaster Relief Response Update
Kentucky Winter Storm
Truist Foundation has committed $50,000 in recovery and relief funding to the American Red Cross in response to flooding and mudslides caused by the winter storms in Kentucky and neighboring communities in February 2025.
More than 375 Red Cross staff and volunteers provided on-the-ground support across Kentucky by assessing damage, working with community partners and local emergency management, providing hot meals, a safe place to stay, and additional support to residents impacted by flooding.
This grant is in addition to our $1 million grant to the American Red Cross, made as part of its Annual Disaster Giving Program in July 2024, which allows the organization to provide immediate relief services in communities across the country after disasters big and small.
Disaster Recovery Update
Recovery commitment in Western N.C.
In response to Hurricane Helene’s aftermath, Truist Cares for Western North Carolina was launched to help those impacted. This initiative includes $25 million in philanthropic grants from Truist Foundation to disaster recovery partners.
“Truist Foundation is dedicated to helping communities after disasters strike, and this collaboration represents a significant step forward in our effort to help Western North Carolina recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation.
Read about our recovery partners:
1. Center for Disaster Philanthropy is launching the Truist Foundation Western NC Recovery and Resiliency Fund. This fund will provide grants to nonprofit organizations supporting housing and small business recovery efforts. Learn more here.
2. Community Foundation of Western North Carolina received a grant for their Emergency and Disaster Response Fund, which will help nonprofits mitigate impacts of Hurricane Helene. Learn more here.
3. American Red Cross received a grant to support its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund program in Western North Carolina, to help bridge the financial gap created by Hurricane Helene. Recipients are contacted directly by American Red Cross.
Learn more about Truist Cares for Western North Carolina at Truist.com/TruistCares.
Disaster Relief Response Update
California wildfires recovery support
In January 2025, intense windstorms across Southern California led to multiple widespread, destructive wildfires in neighborhoods across the Los Angeles region. To support long-term recovery efforts, Truist Foundation made a $100,000 contribution to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s (CDP) California Wildfires Recovery Fund. The foundation also provided $1 million to the American Red Cross’ Annual Disaster Giving Program in July 2024, which uses year-round funding to quickly mobilize on-the-ground support for shelters and other immediate needs when unexpected disasters such as this strike.
"Truist Foundation is deeply committed to supporting communities in times of crisis, and we know the wildfires spreading across the Los Angeles region will change the lives of countless families,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation. “Our contribution aims to help provide immediate relief and long-term support for vulnerable populations, including wage earning workers who lost their incomes and homes, as they rebuild their lives and regain stability. Our hope is that this funding will not only assist in meeting urgent needs but also foster resilience and hope for the future."
Disaster Relief Response Update
Hurricane Milton relief response
Truist Foundation donated $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Milton, the second major hurricane expected to hit the area in the past two weeks. The funds will be distributed to the American Red Cross, IT Disaster Resource Center, United Way Worldwide and World Central Kitchen for immediate relief efforts as well as Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund for long-term efforts.
“Truist Foundation will continue caring for those in the path of Hurricane Milton alongside our trusted partners who are on the ground, providing essential aid to those impacted by the extreme storm surges and flooding, critical infrastructure damage and more resulting from this relentless hurricane season,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation.
The selected organizations will use their grant funds to identify and deliver the most critical immediate community needs such as access to food, shelter, and medical services.
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Disaster Relief Response Update
Hurricane Helene relief and recovery
Truist Foundation donated $1 million to support communities most impacted by the historic destruction from Hurricane Helene. The funds will be distributed to the IT Disaster Resource Center, World Central Kitchen, United Way Worldwide, the American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund.
"Truist Foundation is supporting trusted partners who are on the ground in the hardest hit areas, tirelessly working to restore power, cell service and clear roadways,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation. “We are committed to putting our purpose into action with additional funds to help those in impacted communities get connected—digitally and physically—as soon as possible."
In addition to technology and infrastructure support, the selected organizations will use their grant funds to identify and deliver the most critical immediate community needs such as access to food, shelter, and medical services.
Disaster Relief Response Update
Hurricane Francine relief response
To offer relief to communities impacted by the storm along the U.S. Gulf Coast, Truist Foundation donated $250,000 to support recovery efforts. The funds will be distributed to the American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund.
"We are proud to put our purpose into action, leaning in before the storm made landfall, to ensure the impacted families and communities have the resources they need for immediate relief as well as long-term recovery and rebuilding support,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation.
The selected organizations will use their grant funds to identify and deliver the most critical immediate community needs such as access to food, shelter, and medical services.
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Disaster Relief Response Update
Relief for Tropical Storm Debby
Truist Foundation donated two $100,000 disaster relief and response grants for a total of $200,000 in support of the communities impacted by Hurricane Debby and associated flooding in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The funds were distributed to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund, the American Red Cross and United Way Worldwide.
"Truist Foundation stands ready to support local communities impacted by devastating natural disasters, such as Tropical Storm Debby," said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation. "When disasters strike, we’re committed to putting our purpose into action and inspiring others to do the same.”
The selected organizations used their grant funds to help identify and deliver the most critical immediate community needs such as access to food, shelter, and medical services. A portion of the donation focused on medium- and long-term recovery informed by disaster experts in partnership with those in the affected communities.
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