Hurricane Helene Has Left In Her Path Death And Destruction...

 We are asking all Americans to pray for our neighbors and find a way to help. Some ways you can help:

If you are in the Southeast region there are groups gathering items to deliver to the hurricane zone. Items requested - water, diapers, infant formula, sports drink powder, protein bars, batteries, and flashlights. Non-perishable or canned food, plastic utensils, paper plates.

Buncombe County

• If you have donations, equipment, or have questions about specific needs, please email: helenedonations@buncombecounty.org
• If you want to volunteer, please email: helenevolunteers@buncombecounty.org

Madison County

• To volunteer on the ground, email disastervolunteer@madisoncounty.gov.
• Or call: 828-649-1815

The University of North Carolina System

• There are four UNC system colleges in Western North Carolina. System leaders shared the following funds, where donations may be sent to support affected students, faculty, and staff:
  
  • Appalachian State University Disaster Relief Fund
  • NCSSM-Morganton Helene Recovery Fund
  • UNC Asheville giving website (Select “UNC Asheville Fund” designation)
  • Western Carolina University Emergency Fund

Haywood Christian Ministry

• Western North Carolina's largest food pantry, based in the Waynesville area.
• The group is distributing food on the ground and requesting donations to help with the emergency disaster response.
• For info and to donate, go here.

Community Housing Coalition of Madison County

• The group will be helping fund emergency home repairs for Helene victims in Madison County.
• The request is for online donations. Go here for more information or to donate.

Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry

• The ministry helped run and provide shelter in Asheville and is partnered with the Red Cross. Donations help pay for motel and food vouchers for local residents and long-term support for those displaced.
• To help: Donate food, clothing, or funds at abccm.org/donations/ministry-fund/.

For additional ways to help see this link: https://www.vpm.org/news/2024-10-01/hurricane-helene-donations-relief-western-north-carolina-blue-ridge-public-radio