There's a special place in my heart when it comes to hurricane season in the South. If you're curious, I went to high school in Tallahassee, the state capital, and my mother, stepdad, brother, and his family still live there today. I went to college in Winter Park/Orlando area, another region all too familiar with hurricanes. And I was just recently married last year to the love of my life on the white sand beaches of Destin, Florida, on what is called the emerald coast for its sparkling green water and just adjacent to those areas hardest hit from the recent storms. If you've ever seen pictures of this majestic place or been there in person, it is truly a dream. And my wedding was no different. It was a dream.
As you can imagine post Michael, much of the area surrounding Destin, its neighboring beach communities Panama City Beach and Mexico Beach, and tons of small towns in between are almost unrecognizable, completely devastated.
When Michael hit hard just a few short weeks ago in my beloved Florida panhandle and affected the southern coast I hold so dear, I thought the least I could do was put together a list of brands and products in which to contribute your dollars whose contributions will go directly to the relief efforts on the front lines of Hurricane Michael. It's no giant gesture, but it's my tiny part in this huge tragedy that will surely take a great deal of time and patience to clean up and recover over the coming weeks, months and years. It is time for these families to heal.
So let's put our money where our hearts are and give where it counts. Let's shop for a cause!
Urban Outfitters
UO Community Cares + Hurricane Relief Florida Heart Tee
Profits from this collection will benefit Americares and provide much-needed relief services for those affected by recent storms.
Forever Florida Official Shirt
http://neverforgottencoast.com
100% of the proceeds from the sales of these shirts will go to LOCAL Mexico Beach/Port St. Joe based non-profits, directed specifically to their Hurricane Michael relief funds.
30A Gear .comShore Up Shirt to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Michael
100% of all money from these limited edition shirts goes to The Sonder Project to help Hurricane Michael victims.
Monogram Art
The "Florida Panhandle Strong" t-shirt and performance t-shirts are designed to raise funds to help those in need from the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael. Profits from the sale of every shirt will go to the Southern Relief fund. The Southern Relief fund was established by good folks in Tallahassee to quickly distribute supplies to those in need in the surrounding counties. We will contribute $15 of each shirt purchase to the fund, and in return you have both given to a good cause and also receive a t-shirt to wear to show your support of a community as it rebuilds.
Sunshine State Goods
Sunshine State Strong Tees & Mug
No matter what hurricanes may come our way, Floridians always unite to help each other recover. We created this Sunshine State Strong design to raise funds for disaster recovery. 100% of the profits from all Sunshine State Strong items are donated to organizations that support disaster recovery in the panhandle after #HurricaneMichael.
- This product is made on demand and will be shipped to you via Printful. Delivery is expected within 2-3 weeks.
Bluewater Gear
For every shirt that is purchased, two shirts will be donated to victims of Hurricane Michael.
Give back to those that have lost everything with the purchase of a Hurricane Michael Relief shirt.
PRE-SALE – all orders placed will be shipped on November 7th, 2018 to those who purchased a shirt.
Simply Southern
Hurricane Michael Relief Shirt
Simply Southern will donate 100% of proceeds from the sale of this shirt to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Adams Fine Gifts will donate an additional $5 for every shirt sold through our website and in our retail stores.
Shipping will begin during the week of October 15th for Hurricane Michael shirts.
Sevenly
Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief Collection
100% of net proceeds fund Convoy of Hope’s relief for Hurricane Michael victims.
Pura Vida Bracelets
Hurricane Michael Relief Bracelet
$3 from each bracelet will be donated to the American Red Cross to help support those affected by this natural disaster.
Bealls
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Bealls' Florida Strong Collection does NOT contribute proceeds in any way to benefit hurricane relief efforts. This merchandise is simply meant to represent Florida pride and resilience. As such, it is has been included in this list.
Good Reads:
How to Help Hurricane Michael Victims: 15 Things You Can Do Right Now
Where to Donate for Hurricane & Disaster Relief
https://goop.com/wellness/food-planet/donate-hurricane-disaster-relief/
Need help after Hurricane Michael? Want to help? Here's a list
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2018/10/14/monday-need-help-want-help-heres-list/1641055002/
Thank you in advance for your contributions and support!
