Disaster relief

For Asheville & Surrounding Communities

  • DONATE TO THE RELIEF EFFORTS


    In this time of great need, your prayers and support mean the world to us. Every gift, regardless of the amount, will play a vital role in helping us reach the people of Asheville and surrounding communities. If you wish donate financially to the recovery efforts, please click the donate link below select the HELENE RELIEF on our giving page.

    We will post specific supply needs as we have a need for them.

    DONATE NOW

  • NEED ASSISTANCE

    If you need assistance accessing food, water, baby supplies, etc or with physical labor such as removing trees or repairing your home, please text ASSISTANCE to 828-492-2272.

    HOME REPAIR REQUEST

  • LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

    If you want to volunteer with our relief efforts, text SERVE to 828-492-2272.

    We are now having SERVE SATURDAYS and would love for you to join us as we focus our efforts in serving our community and our city.

    SIGN UP FOR SERVE SATURDAYS

  • OUT OF TOWN VOLUNTEERS

    If you want to volunteer with our relief efforts and are coming from out of town, please fill out the form below and we will reach out with more details.

    SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

UPDATES

October 8, 2024

Over the last several days, we have been assessing the church and community needs as we move in Phase 2 of our relief efforts. Today we will be helping clean and prepare some water systems to create sustainable water options in Swannanoa. We are in the process of build teams who can help with tree cleaning, home repairs, etc.

North of Asheville: We are continuing our efforts in the more cut off communities, by resourcing them with supplies, helping them getting them get access to roads, and clean up their homes and business’.

October 5, 2024

Yesterday, we are able to serve the community with food, water, and baby supplies along with help several families with clean up at their homes. If you need assistance with clean up or supplies, please text “ASSISTANCE” to 828-492-2272.

SUPPLY DONATION UPDATE: At this time, we are taking a pause on supply donations. The needs are shifting from immediate physical needs to clean up so we will update once we have a better idea of what is needed.

SERVING: We have partnered with Mercy Chefs who is providing 11,000 hot meals day and are in need of daily volunteers. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Sign up to serve at: https://mercychefs.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/Ashevilleserve

NORTH OF ASHEVILLE: A small team is working in Burnsville today to help clear trees.

October 4, 2024

MILLS RIVER: We are hosting a drive-thru supply distribution of water, food, and diapers starting at 12pm until it’s gone at 4078 on Haywood Rd. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 11am.

NORTH OF ASHEVILLE: Pastor Robert and April are continuing to do an incredible job of making connections with locals in our smaller mountain communities to help resource them with supplies. Please be in prayer for the right connections to be formed so we are able to continue to meet the needs of those in the area.

  • Spruce Pine: We have partnered with Eyes of Faith Church and are supplying them to reach the smaller communities around them.

  • Barnardsville: We are helping a family clean out and doing work to help them salvage their home today.

  • Continuing to help people cut down trees and repair driveways so they can get out.