responding with help & spreading hope in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
The catastrophic damage of Hurricane Helene has forever changed countless communities across Western North Carolina. Precious lives have been lost. There are still many people trapped in remote areas who need to be rescued. Homes have been destroyed. Road obstructions continue to prevent access to essential supplies. Thousands are left without power and safe water.
The affected communities of Western NC will need both immediate and long-term resources in order to rescue families, sustain life, and begin to rebuild. As the news cycle moves on, the needs will remain. But our communities are resilient, and we're confident that with your help, our future will be stronger than before.
Where to give
Local organizations
Local organizations are the ones currently on the ground equipping volunteers, collecting donations, distributing supplies, and providing help where it is needed.
Local churches
Churches across WNC are local established organizations that know their communities well. They are some of the best equipped to provide help where it’s needed. They are made up of first responders, medical workers, trades people, community leaders, caretakers, and the ones whose lives have been affected.
Projects
As our towns and communities begin to recover, stories will emerge regarding how to rebuild. Our focus right now is on meeting immediate needs to support those in crisis. Stay connected to learn ways you can help rebuild our communities long-term.
Emergency Response
BeLoved Asheville
Asheville
BeLoved Asheville is a local organization that is deeply committed to supporting their community during this time of crisis. BeLoved is dedicating all of their resources to providing essential aid to those affected.
Remote Distribution
Operation Airdrop
Regional
Operation Airdrop is focused on delivering essential supplies, hot meals, and support to the communities in some of the hardest-to-reach areas. They are also providing information on how to get involved with volunteering on the ground.
Emergency Response
Samaritan's Purse
Buncombe and Watauga County
Samaritan's Purse is currently mobilizing their staff, volunteers, and equipment in some of the hardest-hit-areas to provide emergency aid to victims of Hurricane Helene.
Emergency Response
All Hands and Hearts
Regional
All Hands and Hearts is an international disaster relief organization that has teams deployed across Western North Carolina. They are actively working to assess damage, clear trees, and remove hazardous debris to restore safety and access within affected communities.
Emergency Response
Babies Need Bottoms
Asheville
Babies Need Bottoms is a local nonprofit that collects and distributes diapers across Western North Carolina through community partnerships. They are actively working to get diapering supplies to the families affected by Hurricane Helene.
Emergency Response
Baptists on Mission
Buncombe and Watauga County
This nonprofit is offering feeding units at First Baptist Boone and Biltmore Baptist in Arden. They are also serving as recovery sites in Boone, Spruce Pine, Hendersonville, and Marion. They are actively recruiting volunteers.
Emergency Response
First Baptist Church of Swannanoa
Swannanoa
First Baptist Church of Swannanoa is collecting and distributing donations, equipping volunteers, and providing for the needs in their community in one of the hardest-hit areas of Swannanoa Valley.
Emergency Response
Mountain Projects
Haywood and Jackson County
Mountain Projects is currently working to meet the immediate needs of survivors by providing food, shelter, fuel, clothing, and transportation.
Emergency Response
Team Rubicon
Regional
This veteran-led humanitarian organization is currently on the front lines supporting efforts to clean and assist those in need across western North Carolina.
Remote Distribution
Valley Hope Church
Swannanoa
Valley Hope Church is located in a small community outside of Asheville. VHC is actively working to address the needs of their community by providing critical resources like food, water, and supplies.
See what’s happening
Accounts to follow
The needs vary from town to town, county to county. Hearing first-hand accounts from locals on the ground is a great way to better understand ever changing needs.
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