Answering the Call: How One Volunteer’s Journey Brought Her Home to Asheville

When Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Western North Carolina, Zholi was one of the thousands of volunteers across the nation that responded. Though living in Atlanta at the time, the pull of the mountain city she'd fallen in love with in her early twenties was strong.

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Stepping Up for the Long Haul: Community School Coordinators and Helene

Hubs of resources have been continuously popping up around Western North Carolina as neighbors work together to assess the damage from Hurricane Helene and build a path to recovery. People have been organizing from church parking lots to community centers and individual homes to ensure no one is left behind.

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Funding for Nonprofits Announced

Submitted by Elisabeth on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 1:54pm

 

We are happy to announce that the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, operated by our state association, United Way of NC, is currently accepting grant applications. The application is simple, and the fund provides up to $10,000  for nonprofits serving their communities during this disaster. 

Please find additional information and submit your application here.

Acts of Hope Amid Recovery: Brian’s Story
bpepke Mon, 10/14/2024 - 3:09pm

As water levels recede and power is slowly restored across Western Carolina, our communities are beginning to assess the aftermath of what many describe as a once-in-a-thousand-year event. Some of us still live without running water, navigate roads cluttered with debris, and pass loose power lines during walks through our neighborhoods.

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Supply donations paused at 6 Commerce Way

Submitted by Elisabeth on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:02pm

 

As of 10/13, the supply warehouse at 6 Commerce Way, Arden, will PAUSE acceptance of donated goods.

Due to the high volume of supplies donated from across the country, we need to focus entirely on the distribution of goods for the foreseeable future. 

 

Need Supplies?

If you are with a community group, nonprofit or school and NEED supplies to distribute among your communities, simply fill out this form to order and pick up at the site: 

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