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Looking to help? United Way collects funds for Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas

By Jason Kelly

The destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian is seen from the air, in Marsh Harbor, Abaco Island, Bahamas, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. The death toll from Hurricane Dorian has climbed to 20. Bahamian Health Minister Duane Sands released the figure Wednesday evening and warned that more fatalities were likely. (AP Photo/Gonzalo Gaudenzi)

By Jason Kelly

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Heart of Florida United Way said it is raising money for the thousands of people who were left without power, water or shelter after Hurricane Dorian decimated the Bahamas.

The organization said communities often face long-term housing, mental health, and financial and family stability issues after natural disasters.

Read: Hurricane Dorian: How to help those affected by Dorian

"United Way has the experience, networks and capacity to address even the most devastating events," the organization said. "Heart of Florida United Way will leverage the global reach of United Way Worldwide in responding to the needs of the people in the Bahamas impacted by Hurricane Dorian."

Click here to donate to the fund.

Watch Channel 9 anchor Martie Salt and Jeff Hayward, of the Heart of Florida United Way, discuss how viewers can best help storm victims below:

HOW TO HELP: Helping the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian

HOW TO HELP: Martie Salt WFTV and the Heart of Florida United Way's Jeff Hayward discuss ways you can help Hurricane Dorian victims. Read: at.wftv.com/2k1LL1P

Posted by WFTV Channel 9 on Thursday, September 5, 2019

Hurricane Dorian has left a path of destruction, where thousands of people in the Bahamas will be without power, water,...

Posted by Heart of Florida United Way on Wednesday, September 4, 2019

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