The Home Depot Foundation committed $500,000 to disaster relief efforts in Atlantic coastal communities impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

The funds will be distributed to The Home Depot Foundation's non-profit partners including Team Rubicon, Operation Blessing, Convoy of Hope and the American Red Cross. The contribution is in addition to the $1,000,000 donation made by the Foundation to the American Red Cross earlier this year. Team Rubicon will be using Home Depot store parking lots as their operating base in the impacted areas.

"Our hearts and full support go out to our communities, customers and associates that were in the path of Hurricane Matthew," said Shannon Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. "The Home Depot Foundation and our Team Depot volunteers are committed to working alongside our disaster relief partners to assist the people and areas impacted by this terrible storm and its aftermath."

Through its employee assistance program, The Homer Fund is providing emergency funds to associates who themselves have been affected by the tragedy.