Hurricane Helene: Ways to Help Western North Carolina

As we continue to watch the destruction of our beloved Western North Carolina unfold from Hurricane Helene, we appreciate the generosity and thoughtfulness of the multifamily housing's desire to help. 

AAWNC will be working in partnership with AANC on the best ways to support our members. 

For those with the means to help, here is a comprehensive list from Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR). BPR is working to continue up their list as information changes. 

BPR List: Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

If you are worried about someone's whereabouts in Western North Carolina, you can call 211 (1-888-892-1162) and press one once connected. Have all information (name, location, health conditions, etc) to complete the request. 

Quick Access

• Ways to Give
• Volunteer/Give Blood
• Live Documents
• Western NC Local Groups
• How to apply for FEMA Assistance
• Find Lost Family & Friends
• Shelters
• County Specific Information

Ways to Give:

Western NC Local Groups:

(list of local organizations provided by Blue Ridge Public Radio)

• Hearts with Hands (Swannanoa/Asheville)
• Haywood Christian Ministry (based in Waynesville)
• Foothills Food Hub (McDowell County)
• Community Housing Coalition of Madison County 
• United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
• Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry
• Homeward Bound (Asheville)
• Mountain Projects (based in Waynesville)
• The Storehouse (Henderson County)

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance:

"North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance."
Find more information here.

Find Lost Family and Friends:

• Red Cross
• DisasterAssistance.gov
• Facebook Groups - Hurricane Helene Safety Check-In | Missing People in East TN & Western NC due to flooding
• US Coast Guard – Search & Rescue
• Hurricane Helene People Finder

Shelters:

(list of shelters from Appalachian Voices)

• WNC Agriculture Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd. Asheville, N.C.
• Appalachian State University Dining Hall 480 Rivers St. Boone, N.C. Open to all, no university affiliation required, for food, power, internet access
• Athletics and Activities Center 708 South Grove St. Hendersonville, N.C.
• Glenwood Baptist Church 155 Glenwood Baptist Church Rd. Marion, N.C.
• National Guard Armory 235 Armory Drive Clyde, N.C.
• First Baptist Church Swannanoa 503 Park St. Swannanoa, N.C.
• Trinity Baptist Church 216 Shelburn Rd. Asheville, N.C.
• Oak Hill Methodist Church 2239 NC 181 Morganton, N.C.
• West Caldwell High School 300 West Caldwell Dr. Lenoir, N.C.
• Jackson County Department of Aging 100 County Services Park Sylva, N.C.
• Lincoln County Middle Schoo 2361 Startown Rd. Lincolnton, N.C.
• Polk County High School 1681 NC 108 Highway East Columbus, N.C.
• South Toe Elementary School. 139 South Toe School Rd. Burnsville, N.C.
• West Yancey VFD 6557 US Highway 19 Burnsville, N.C.
• Holmes Convocation Center 111 Rivers St. Boone, N.C.
• A-B Technical College 340 Victoria Ave., Asheville, N.C.
• Henderson County Recreation Center 708 S. Grove St. Hendersonville, NC 28792
• Cashiers Recreation Center 355 Frank Allen Rd. Cashiers, N.C.
• Madison County Wellness Center 5734 US 25-70 Hwy. Marshall, N.C.
• First Baptist Church of Old Fort 203 E. Main St. Old Fort, N.C.
• McDowell County Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.Marion, N.C.
• Rutherfordton/Spindale High School 641 US 221 US Hwy N. Rutherfordton, N.C.
• Swain Community College 125 Brendle St. Bryson City, N.C.
• Pisgah Forest Baptist Church 494 Hendersonville Hwy. Pisgah Forest, N.C.

County-Specific Information: