Helene Recovery Help

[jeepinmatt]

I've been in contact with a few people in the mountains and have become aware of current specific needs for a few families in the Watauga/Avery county area that are in need of assistance. I know this is a pretty generous group, so if you feel called to help with this need, I can get you in touch. I'm also aware of some other opportunities coming up in the next few days if you want to help but this doesn't strike your fancy.

Here's some excerpts of my conversations:
"Q’Pasa and Immigrant connection of the High Country have been trying to raise funds and so far only have $10,000 to help those who can’t apply for any government assistance or even Samaritan's Purse who I’ve been in contact with."

"Do you know of any organizations looking to donate to smaller organizations? Today alone I received a list of 10 families that need assistance and haven’t received any help at all. Only one was able to apply for fema and was denied."

At least one of these organizations is an offshoot of a local church in Watauga county that is trying to reach out and help disconnected communities. I mention that because it is legit and would be tax deductible if that matters to you.

 

[UncleWillie]

I worked withttps://extremeresilience.net/relief

You should contact them.

 

[Kamel]

I've been in contact with a few people in the mountains and have become aware of current specific needs for a few families in the Watauga/Avery county area that are in need of assistance. I know this is a pretty generous group, so if you feel called to help with this need, I can get you in touch. I'm also aware of some other opportunities coming up in the next few days if you want to help but this doesn't strike your fancy.

Here's some excerpts of my conversations:
"Q’Pasa and Immigrant connection of the High Country have been trying to raise funds and so far only have $10,000 to help those who can’t apply for any government assistance or even Samaritan's Purse who I’ve been in contact with."

"Do you know of any organizations looking to donate to smaller organizations? Today alone I received a list of 10 families that need assistance and haven’t received any help at all. Only one was able to apply for fema and was denied."

At least one of these organizations is an offshoot of a local church in Watauga county that is trying to reach out and help disconnected communities. I mention that because it is legit and would be tax deductible if that matters to you.

ResilieNCe - Western, North Carolina

Hurricane Helene caused significant disaster to our community, but our recovery will be defined by our Resiliency. We are here for you!

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Looking to donate a few bucks. Where is the best place/person to donate? Did not want to start a new thread. So I'm asking you @jeepinmatt @trailhugger @Noel @1-tonmudder @Jody Treadway Who/Where needs it the most? It's not a lot, but what I can give right now. TIA

 

[Noel]

Looking to donate a few bucks. Where is the best place/person to donate? Did not want to start a new thread. So I'm asking you @jeepinmatt @trailhugger @Noel @1-tonmudder @Jody Treadway Who/Where needs it the most? It's not a lot, but what I can give right now. TIA

Not sure there’s a right or wrong answer, I have been personally taking stuff straight to people. Giving money some who need that as well. Long story short I find it hard to trust any donation type things for my own reasons. There are many up there killing it though.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Looking to donate a few bucks. Where is the best place/person to donate? Did not want to start a new thread. So I'm asking you @jeepinmatt @trailhugger @Noel @1-tonmudder @Jody Treadway Who/Where needs it the most? It's not a lot, but what I can give right now. TIA

Foscoe home team is working hard to get housing for people and could use all the help they could get.
Here’s a list I put together for the NC4x4 12 days of Christmas

And the 12 days giveaway is completely a giveaway to charities this year.

12 Days of NC4x4 - This time is different

We're grateful for our members and vendors, and appreciate you all. I'm way behind in posting this and for that I do apologize. This is the entry thread for the 12 Days of NC4x4 for 2024. Things are a lot different for many of our friends devasted by Hurricane Helene. It didn't feel right to do...

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[R Q]

Not sure there’s a right or wrong answer, I have been personally taking stuff straight to people. Giving money some who need that as well. Long story short I find it hard to trust any donation type things for my own reasons. There are many up there killing it though.

This is why I have felt so comfortable and trusting sending you stuff and funds. I think nothing else of it after I send because I know you are putting it in the right places. Thank you again for what you have dome and are doing.

 

[Noel]

This is why I have felt so comfortable and trusting sending you stuff and funds. I think nothing else of it after I send because I know you are putting it in the right places. Thank you again for what you have dome and are doing.

Thanks for your help! It’s a blessing in its self to see these people get the help they need. Im sure I haven’t even seen a drop in the bucket but have been doing what I can when I can. The older folks and the kids really get to me. Wish there was more I could do

 

[1-tonmudder]

Looking to donate a few bucks. Where is the best place/person to donate? Did not want to start a new thread. So I'm asking you @jeepinmatt @trailhugger @Noel @1-tonmudder @Jody Treadway Who/Where needs it the most? It's not a lot, but what I can give right now. TIA

We have almost exclusively gave them stuff(food,heaters,baby stuff,ect).We tried very hard not to deal w cash because we didnt want there to be any chance of something being said about it not being used for what it was intended for.BUT we did have a church that gave Tonya a blank Check for $250.Tonya talked to her connection in Spruce Pine and she knew a family that needed a heater and propane so it was given to that family.I can give you the contact info for the lady Tonya has been working w if you want.She is a 7th grade teacher and Im sure she would have an ideal of where it is needed,esp since school is back in.

 

[Noel]

We have almost exclusively gave them stuff(food,heaters,baby stuff,ect).We tried very hard not to deal w cash because we didnt want there to be any chance of something being said about it not being used for what it was intended for.BUT we did have a church that gave Tonya a blank Check for $250.Tonya talked to her connection in Spruce Pine and she knew a family that needed a heater and propane so it was given to that family.I can give you the contact info for the lady Tonya has been working w if you want.She is a 7th grade teacher and Im sure she would have an ideal of where it is needed,esp since school is back in.

Yep, agreed. Cash is sketchy. I did pay some bills with my card for folks. And was able to purchase specific items and come back with them. Sadly you just can’t trust people now days. They will tell you they need 100$ for light bill and then go blow it on something else. But I have learned you have to do what your led to do and what they do after that is on them. I’m sure there’s tons of folks selling the shit that was given to them.

 

[1-tonmudder]

I’m sure there’s tons of folks selling the shit that was given to them.

THIS!!!! Tonya is on a Mitchell county FB page and they are telling people to X out the bar codes on stuff they are giving to people.Seems alot of it is getting returned to Walmart.I try to keep in mind that if its given w true intentions and it's blown on something else,thats on them,you did what you felt was right.There's shitty people that got affected by this too.

 

[Noel]

THIS!!!! Tonya is on a Mitchell county FB page and they are telling people to X out the bar codes on stuff they are giving to people.Seems alot of it is getting returned to Walmart.I try to keep in mind that if its given w true intentions and it's blown on something else,thats on them,you did what you felt was right.There's shitty people that got affected by this too.

While I was out giving out tablets and games for kids I would be met in the driveway waving me away til I said I had tablets for kids…. Then boom “ oh we need 5 of them” I bet the hell you do. Send the kids out and we will hand them to them.