Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

• What is Rally Augusta?

  Rally Augusta is the public-facing brand of the Greater Augusta Long-Term Recovery Group, a collaborative organization coordinating disaster recovery, preparedness, partnerships, and resilience throughout Richmond, Columbia, and McDuffie Counties.

• Is Rally Augusta the same organization as the Greater Augusta Long-Term Recovery Group?

  Yes. Rally Augusta is our public-facing brand. Our official organizational name is the Greater Augusta Long-Term Recovery Group, also known as GALTRG.

• Is Rally Augusta a nonprofit organization?

  The Greater Augusta Long-Term Recovery Group is not itself a standalone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area serves as our fiscal partner and administers charitable contributions supporting our work through the Greater Augusta Helene Long Term Recovery Group Fund.

• How can I donate?

  Select Donate anywhere on this website. You will be directed to the Community Foundation’s secure giving system for the Greater Augusta Helene Long Term Recovery Group Fund.

• I still need repairs from Hurricane Helene. What should I do?

  Complete the Augusta Hurricane Assistance Request. This is the current intake pathway for residents seeking Hurricane Helene recovery assistance while Rally Augusta develops its centralized intake system.

• Does submitting an assistance request guarantee that my home will be repaired?

  No. Assistance depends on eligibility, documented unmet needs, project requirements, available funding, volunteer capacity, materials, partner resources, and other factors.

• Does Rally Augusta perform all home repairs?

  No. Rally Augusta coordinates recovery with experienced partner organizations, construction teams, volunteers, funders, suppliers, and other community resources.

• What counties does Rally Augusta serve?

  Our primary service area includes Richmond, Columbia, and McDuffie Counties in Georgia.

• Can I volunteer?

  Yes. Opportunities may be available for individuals, organized groups, skilled tradespeople, professionals, churches, businesses, and civic organizations. Volunteers should register before reporting to a project.

• Can my organization become a partner?

  Yes. Rally Augusta welcomes organizations that can contribute services, expertise, volunteers, resources, information, funding, or other capacity to disaster recovery and preparedness.

• Why does Rally Augusta continue operating after Hurricane Helene?

  Long-term recovery can continue for years after a disaster. Rally Augusta is also building permanent regional preparedness and resilience capacity so that the relationships and systems created through Hurricane Helene recovery are available before the next disaster.

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