Hurricane Helene Amazon Relief List Here
While we are affected at home it’s minor in comparison to what our neighbors in North Carolina are dealing with. I am compiling a list of resources for those of you looking for reputable places to donate money, items, time, etc. Please share with anyone looking for something they can do in the relief efforts. If you know of anything I can and/or should add please reach out to me and let me know, I plan to update this as post time goes on to include needs as I know them. Some of the links in this post are to Amazon – I am donating 100% of my Prime Day Commissions to Hurricane Helene Relief. Join this Instagram channel for real-time needs as they arise.
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The Amazon Wishlist that I created will be updated again after we start distributing the first wave of donations. It will deliver directly to Zach’s construction company in Flat Rock. We had $146,213.03 of desperately needed donation items donated by YOU in the first 40 hours! It’s truly amazing THANK YOU ALL! Here is that link if you would like to send items when we update that again. Zach’s team will be accepting the items and driving them across the highway to the warehouse which can then sort and distribute. If you have tips of items to include that you don’t see please let us know.
Zach serves on the Henderson County Rescue Squad board, which has been (since Day 1) and will continue to provide aid via ground and air. They are a group of trained first responders, skilled in swift-water rescue, search and rescue, etc. They operate six state-certified ambulances. To donate directly to their organization you can send funds to their PayPal here. Donating to them allows funds to be put IMMEDIATELY to use in the areas most in need.
Buy Christmas presents early at my store, Shoppe Cooper at Home and give back in the process! With code DONATE you can save 30% sitewide. Stock up for yourself or Christmas presents and I will donate 100% of the profits to @hendersonrescue24.
Hope Mill Inc is helping with rescues, as well as donating, and making supply drops in the WNC areas impacted by hurricane Helene. They are based out of the greater Charlotte, NC area, and have run further operations out of the Hickory regional airport. They ave been sending in tons of helicopters and have done approximately 400 drops already. They will be coming to get one from our warehouse with your donations today. You can read more or donate to their Go Fund Me here.
Samaritan’s Purse mobilizes staff and equipment and enlists thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters in the United States. Their founder is from the local area. This link gives updates on ways to financially donate to their support or even ways you can volunteer.
Sentinel Foundation is organizing efforts and taking action along side other NGOs in Western North Carolina.
NewSpring Church is coordinating drives all over South Carolina and will be driving things up to North Carolina. My Brother In Law in a pastor here and they have 13 locations throughout SC. You can find more information on their Instagram.
Anne Ministries is helping coordinate efforts locally for baby gear, car seats, strollers, cribs, high chairs etc.
Save Our Allies have had personnel on the ground since Day 1, and are working directly with both government and NGO aid teams. If you or a loved one need aid you can reach out here.
Hot Springs and Marshall (cities in NC) are in need of able-bodied volunteers for clearing debris and shoveling mud etc. Check here for volunteer opportunities in Hot Springs. This reel shows the work they are doing in Marshall with the address for where volunteers can meet Monday – Saturday, with a shuttle leaving at 9:30am each day.
Charleston Area – any donations can be dropped off by MONDAY evening at Shop Labeye 1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd Suite 800. The truck leaves Tuesday morning. Coats and Blankets are needed as well as general supplies.
Columbia Area – Non(e) Such (2754 Devine St. Columbia, SC 29205) is collecting supplies through the 8th specific needs are winter clothes (new or gently used), tote bags, bedding, diapers and wipes, paper plates, and towels.
Greenville Area – coat drive until 10/31. Specific needs are new or gently used coats, blankets, hats, gloves, and socks. Link to the Amazon List here, linked to the collection location’s address, or if you are local check out Katrinahutchins’ Instagram account to get the drop location
Alabama Gulf Coast Area – 3Circle Church has 5 locations along the Gulf and are accepting donations until Wednesday at the Fairhope Campus and driving donations up to Black Mountain,NC . They are partnering with Send Relief you can give monetarily and check for updates here.
For people needing updates, another resource I can recommend is @repchuckedwards newsletter. If you have loved ones in the area he is sending updates on everything from disaster relief to cell service. You can subscribe or have them subscribe via this link.
I shared a reel from @thicc30abroker (language warning) who is encouraging people to contact your local congressman and representatives. The rescue teams in this area are in severe need of Government support for air rescues the devastation is so widespread in in such rural areas and terrain that air support is the only way to get in. They are currently relying on civilians to donate helicopter help. Find and contact your representatives here – remember they work for YOU – ask them for help! Currently, Congress is in recess until November, so requesting that they reconvene to vote on additional relief funds is imperative. If you prefer email contact this link will take you to a site where you can enter your address and get the email to everyone who represents you from the top down.
