Honoring Hurricane Helene Heroes
Celebration Event

November 16 | 12 - 7 p.m.
AugustA Commons

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we’ve seen extraordinary acts of kindness, bravery, and community spirit. From first responders working tirelessly around the clock to neighbors lending a hand, our community is filled with unsung heroes who have made a difference during this challenging time. This free, community celebration is to honor the incredible spirit of our community. The event will include:

  • Special Recognition for First Responders, City Officials, and Local Heroes

  • Live Music

  • Food Vendors (First Responders & Lineman Receive a Free Food Voucher)

  • Inflatables

  • And More!

Nominate a Hurricane Helene Hero

Nominate an individual, group, or organization that has gone above and beyond to support our community during the storm and its aftermath. Whether they provided essential supplies, offered shelter, helped rebuild, or simply shared a compassionate word, these heroes deserve recognition.

Let’s Celebrate Our Heroes
Selected stories will be featured on our website and social media, shining a light on the people who made a real difference in the lives of those affected by the hurricane.

Help us honor the individuals who represent the best of our community during these trying times and amplify work being done in Augusta by using #CityServeAugusta.

How to Nominate
Click the button below and:
• Share their story with us by submitting a nomination.
• Include details about what makes this person or group a true hero during the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
• Include photos, videos, or other information that showcases their contributions.

Nominations will be cut off by Saturday 11/16 at 12pm.

Visit us on Instagram at CityServeAugusta to see nominees and learn more about the celebration event.

We are pleased to share another Hurricane Helene Hero nomination! Name: Khan Hassan Khan is an extraordinary young man, and I am proud to nominate him as a Helene Hero. Before the hurricane, he had already distinguished himself by completing Georgi
We are pleased to share another Hurricane Helene Hero nomination! Name: Taj Hassan Taj Hassan, co-owner of The Stop Food Truck, is a true pillar of the South Augusta community. Before Helene, he was a familiar face at the South Augusta Farmers Mark
We are pleased to share another Hurricane Helene Hero nomination! Name: Khan Khan (halfofanarmy@gmail.com) is an extraordinary young man, and I am proud to nominate him as a Helene Hero. Before the hurricane, he had already distinguished himself by
We are pleased to share another Hurricane Helene Hero nomination! Name: Jesus Ayala Perez Jesus Ayala Perez helped tirelessly to ensure his neighbors could use their chainsaws and those who were elderly and could not cut up their trees we worked t
We are pleased to share another Hurricane Helene Hero nomination! Name: Diego Amado Ayala-Reeves Diego was eager to help his community and make bags of food to take to his elderly neighbors. Nominated by: Anna
We are pleased to share another Hurricane Helene Hero nomination! Name: Crystal Eskola Crystal, as Deputy Director of Augusta Animal Services, worked tirelessly during the Helene recovery period to secure pet food and supplies for the Augusta comm
We are pleased to share another Hurricane Helene Hero nomination! Name: Demetrist Giddens Demetrist Giddens is a Customer Service Representative II who has been employed with the Augusta 311 Office for 9 years. She is the definition of a team play

Do you have a story that you’d like to share from Hurricane Helene?

Donate a Meal for a Hero!

We are seeking donations for our upcoming Hurricane Helene Heroes Celebration event where we will honor the incredible individuals and organizations that helped our community during the recovery.

Food / Vendor

To inquire about becoming a food vendor for this event, please reach out to Angela Bakos at resourcedinfo@yahoo.com or call 651-494-2345.

Interested in supporting your community by volunteering for this event?

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CityServe, the annual day of service for the CSRA, was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. The organizers of that event are sponsoring the Hurricane Helene Heroes Celebration. This coalition of dedicated community partners includes City Hope Alliance, the Richmond County Marshal’s Office, Augusta Fire/EMA, the Office of Mayor Garnett L. John, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, City of Augusta 311, Savannah Riverkeeper, Resourced Augusta, Alleluia Community, and many others.