PITTSBURGH - The Boss helped bring in $255,000 for people whose homes and belongings were damaged during flooding as remnants of Hurricane Ivan swept across the state in September, officials said.

Invited by Pittsburgh musician Joe Grushecky, Bruce Springsteen headlined the Dec. 2 Flood Aid benefit concert at Heinz Hall.

"Flood Aid brought together the resources, talents and generous hearts of our community and beyond to care for those individuals who suffered from the September disaster," said Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato.

The money will be funneled to victims through the Salvation Army, which replaced nearly 5,000 hot water heaters, served almost 20,000 meals and helped more than 4,000 families affected by the Sept. 17 flooding.

"People are still coming to us," said Salvation Army Maj. Robert Reel, adding that last week the organization helped a woman and her two children get back into their Carnegie home in time for Christmas.

Officials have said more than 10,000 homes were damaged as the remnants of Hurricane Ivan passed through the area.