With so many ways our community is stepping up to help our neighbors in Western NC, we're gathering them all so you can have them in one place to keep everyone updated on how best they can give back.
Whether it's with supplies or a cash donation to help folks in need, scroll through to see what we've put together so far on how to give back from Eastern NC (we even included some Triangle areas for our followers in the central part of the state!).
Thank you to everyone who has shown their support, we are so grateful to be surrounded by such big hearts for our community and beyond. Our prayers to go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
World Central Kitchen - visit wck.volunteerhub.com for volunteer opportunities around the southeast.
Email helenedonations@buncombecounty.org to assist with relief efforts.
FINANCIAL DONATIONS:
UPDATE AS OF 10/10: There has been an overwhelming amount of physical donations coming into WNC, so financial donations are even more appreciated so folks can start to rebuild. See below for an entire list of local organizations and ways you can donate:
Per Jeff Stewart, a friend of MCKRE and the Operating Principal at Broker Asheville, a Keller Williams affiliate. Those affected are overwhelmed with physical donations. They are in need of monetary donations for their changing needs. The GoFundMe link provided will go towards the current need for space heaters and warm clothes for those affected. CLICK HERE TO DONATE
BeLoved Asheville
Venmo: BeLoved-Asheville
CashApp: $BeLovedAsheville
Zelle: 828-412-2-54
Community Foundation of Western NC
visit: cfwnc.org
click: ‘Give Now'
choose: ‘Emergency and Disaster Response Fund'
Atlantic Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Venmo: @AtlanticBeach_VolunteerFireDep
CashApp: $ABVFD
($1,000 match provided by AB King Mack)
Crystal Coast Boots & Badges
Venmo: @ccbootsandbadges
(type ‘Helene' in your donation)
Southern Smoke Foundation - Supports food and beverage works in crisis
Visit: www.southernsmoke.org/emergency-relief
Samaritan's Purse
CLICK HERE to visit their website
SUPPLY DONATIONS:
Carteret County —
Keller Williams Crystal Coast
5420 Highway 70, Morehead City
Atlantic Beach Fire Department
125 W Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach
West Carteret High School
Tuesday & Friday during Varsity Football games at the Ticket Booth
First Free Will Baptist Church
1947 Live Oak Street, Beaufort
Justice Elite Dance Company
1103 N 20th Street, Morehead City
Monkees of Morehead City
5000 US-70 Suite #111, Morehead City
Triangle Areas:
Keller Williams Locations
7751 Brier Creek Parkway #100, Raleigh
245 NC-54, Ste 101, Durham
1483 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex
Durham Rescue Mission
1201 E Main Street, Durham
SUPPLY LISTS:
UPDATE AS OF 10/8: With cooler weather coming, WNC is in need of items to keep warm while folks are without power. Blankets, portable heaters, coats, and cold-weather gear are an immediate need!
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Feminine Products
Bottles Water
Non perishable food
Shampoo
Baby wipes
Diapers
Baby Formula/Food
Socks/Underwear (unopened)
Hydration Powders
Sports Drink Powders
Toiletries
Pet Food
AB Fire Dept Only:
Flat Shovels
Hammers
Roofing Nails
Tarps
Rope
Push Brooms
Gallons of water
Bug Spray
Work Gloves
Bleach & Peroxide
Construction Trash Bags