While there are more and more options developing every day, one of the best and easiest is to make a DONATION, repeatedly. There will be needs for months and months during recovery.
The good news is that as of this update, several towns in WNC are open and hoping you will visit. Here’s a good list from @discoverthecarolinas Franklin, Highlands, Cashiers, Sylva, Dillsboro, Cherokee, Bryson City, Whittier, Robbinsville, Murphy, Andrews, Culowhee, Hayesville, Sapphire, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Nantahala, Brevard, Hendersonville, Blowing Rock, Boone, Tryon, and Saluda.
Also, please check @wheninasheville for a list of Asheville businesses who can ship orders to you, while their stores are still closed for recovery. Here’s a link to their webpage with the info.
Half a Million Meals Donated
ICYMI, Queen City Appliance teamed up with No Kid Hungry and WBTV this moth to pack and donate over 500,00 (!!!) meals to be delivered to WNC.
Coat Drive
@katrinahutchinsevents and @brandonlawnrealestate are collecting for the 6th Annual Charity Coat Drive as temperatures begin to drop for our neighbors in the mountains. Reach out to a BLRE agent for pick up or drop off your coats and cold-weather gear at their office.
Charlotte Bar Relief for WNC Fundraiser on 10/28/24
For just $40, enjoy a full plate from @macspeedshop or a vegan option from @restaurant_constance, plus two drink tickets for cocktails, beer, or wine. The night features a live band, DJ, and exciting raffle prizes! Bid in the online auction for premium items while making a difference. TICKETS HERE
Satin MedSpa’s HURRICANE RELIEF STORE:
@satinmedspa has set up a hurricane relief store, where families impacted by recent storms can find quality clothing in a warm and welcoming space.
- Each guest has the store to themselves for an hour, so they can browse without pressure. Every person can select up to 25 items, including coats, shoes, scarves, and more. Fitting rooms are available.
- By appointment only, register at satinheartstogether.com or use the link in bio.
- Each guest will also receive a relief baggie with vouchers to local businesses and restaurants. If you’re a local business interested in contributing, please contact Satin Med Spa at 704-365-3588.
- The relief store is also accepting gently used, clean clothing donations to help maintain inventory. They are accepting clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children.
- Satin Med Spa, 2700 Coltsgate Rd, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28211.
Do you know of someone displaced from WNC and staying in the Charlotte area? The Rooted Nest would love to drop off a joy jar of fresh flowers {and an encouraging note} to brighten their week. Email Lauren [at] therootednest.com with their name and the address of where they are staying and we will take care of the rest. They will fully cover all costs.
FROM PERRY’S FINE JEWELRY, a Carolina necklace to support
To date, Perry’s has donated $7,000 to support the Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the affected areas with the donations made through the sale of our NC and SC state pendant necklaces. Perry’s will be continuing the sale of these beautifully customizable necklaces through the holiday season with 100% of the sale price (minus tax) being donated.
Available online and in store. DM, swing by the store, or visit their website to buy or for more details:
- 14K white and yellow gold $500
- Sterling Silver $150
- 16″ and 18″ chain length
- NC and SC States available
- Heart cutout location is customizable.
- Due to the charitable nature of this item, it is final sale.
Join Toymania in donating toys to the kids in Western North Carolina who have lost everything in the wake of Hurricane Helene. They will take care of forwarding them to organizations that are able to dispense them to families who have lost everything. As we move into the holiday season, they will continue to collect donations to forward into Western North Carolina to the families and children there!
**please only donate new toys**
FROM LEMONDAISY DESIGN: A lovely tribute ornament created just to support the mountains, all proceeds to be donated.
“The only thing I can do from here in Charlotte is paint so I thought I would create a Blue Ridge Mountain ornament with all proceeds going to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s disaster relief fund. If you would like to order one, please visit my website“
FROM BABE & BUTCHER: Help for couples whose weddings were canceled.
Donate to Beloved Asheville HERE.
- Donate to the World Central Kitchen Here. This is an amazing, super effective food supplier in disaster areas.
- Donate to the Salvation Army Here.
- You can donate directly to Operation Airdrop here.
