Disaster Relief Response
after Hurricane Helene
Our Focus: providing assistance to hurricane, flood, and trauma victims of western North Carolina and surrounding areas
Doing what we can,
with what we've got.
We may not be much as individuals, but together we can lend a helping hand. Our goal is to make even a small difference for victims of Helene.
Some of the many donations of supplies we've compiled so far, including donations from our workplaces, family, and friends. Enough has been given that we'll need to make several trips to bring it all to those who need it.
Asheville has remained one of the primary focal points of relief efforts brought on by Helene. However, small towns are still being neglected in both the media and rescue & donation operations. Many folks have no power, no access, and no communication to the outside world, in addition to having lost their homes and loved ones. Our mission includes the more difficult project of reaching these more remote locations and providing assistance the best we can.
Our small group of volunteers are coordinating efforts from various areas in both North & South Carolina, driving from hours away to distribute supplies, assist in trees removal and environmental cleanup, and help with transport and logistics of rescue efforts by other organizations.
Areas of focus include but are not limited to:
Spruce Pine, NC
Black Mountain, NC
Newland, NC
Cranberry, NC
Spear, NC
Frank, NC
Elk River, NC
Elk Park, NC
Buck Mountain, NC
Blevins Creek, NC
Roaring Creek, NC
Buladean, NC
Whitaker Branch, NC
Jonas Ridge, NC
Burnsville, NC
Mountain City, NC
Bakersville, NC
Some resources for those who'd like to help us help others...
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Let's Talk Spruce Pine, NC group on Facebook
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Blue Ridge Mountain Radio
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Fire Chief Tim Jones at Fork Mountain Fire & Rescue on Facebook
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First Baptist Church
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Mitchell County, NC Government Facebook page
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The Final Straw Radio out of Asheville, NC