Amanda Balionis gives major update after raising $10k for Hurricane Helene relief efforts
CBS reporter Amanda Balionis has launched a major initiative to support communities in the Southeastern United States impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Through her non-profit organization, Puppies and Golf, Balionis has raised over $10,000 to aid in relief efforts. The golf and NFL broadcaster has collaborated with five animal shelters to provide crucial…
CBS reporter Amanda Balionis has launched a major initiative to support communities in the Southeastern United States impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Through her non-profit organization, Puppies and Golf, Balionis has raised over $10,000 to aid in relief efforts.
The golf and NFL broadcaster has collaborated with five animal shelters to provide crucial support for animals in need. Recently, she shared a significant update on Instagram, announcing that two additional shelters, FOTAS Aiken and Augusta Animal Services, have been added to the list of beneficiaries. Initially setting a fundraising goal of $10,000, the donations quickly surpassed this target, boosted by a matching contribution from an anonymous donor.
Balionis also revealed that her non-profit has expanded its efforts by partnering with Intown Golf Club. This new partnership will facilitate in-kind donations at Intown Golf Club’s locations in Atlanta and Charlotte. In her latest Instagram post, the 39-year-old broadcaster also shared a fundraising link and outlined various ways people can contribute to the cause.
Her post included a list of actions supporters can take, such as donating through the fundraiser link, purchasing items from the shelters’ Amazon wishlist via the link in her Instagram bio, and bringing in-kind donations to designated drop-off locations. The list of required items can be found in her Instagram bio and on Puppies and Golf’s most recent post.
Amanda Balionis Shares List of Items Needed for Hurricane Helene Relief
As part of her ongoing relief efforts, Amanda Balionis has partnered with Intown Golf Club to further assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. With donations already exceeding her initial goal, she and Intown Golf Club have set up drop-off locations for in-kind donations at their outlets in Atlanta and Charlotte.
On the Instagram page of Puppies and Golf, Balionis posted a detailed list of items needed for the relief drive. These include essential sanitary products like hand sanitizers, wipes, paper towels, diapers, and toiletries. She also requested sustainable food items such as crackers, peanut butter, dry goods, shelf-stable jelly, canned goods, and baby formula, emphasizing that these non-perishable items can be stored without refrigeration. Additionally, Balionis listed flashlights, batteries, trash bags, and first aid supplies as necessary items.
In her post, she included the addresses for the donation drop-off points and provided a link to the ongoing fundraiser.
