When disaster strikes Raleigh can rally. Over the last two months, the city has come together to raise funds for flood victims: a Sunday supper for 1,000 guests, benefit concerts, retailers pledging donations, and hundreds of individual charitable contributions. Here, are some of the astounding numbers.
The Sunday Supper
$100,000
Raised
1,000
People joined hands in prayer to break bread to support their neighbors
400
Pieces of Baklava
350
Pounds of barbecue
300
Volunteers made the day great
80
Gallons of sweet tea
55
Corporate sponsors
Brad and Brandi Davis’ #FillUpAUHaul community campaign
6
U-Hauls filled with community donations
1
18-wheeler filled with relief supplies
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
$250,000+
collected in cash donations
$200,000+
in non-cash donations collected, including non-perishable food and water
3
Number of Broadway “Phantom of the Opera” stars, who performed in a benefit concert at Memorial Auditorium
50+
Number of retailers that pledged a portion of their sales to help flood victims for Raleigh + Relief
