10/02/2024
SOHC has great ties to southern Appalachian communities. In an effort to share information we are passing this along for those who may benefit. Info comes from an email to owner Cindy Lineberger from NC Child’s Executive Director. It’s as follows:
If you are trying to get in touch with a loved one, text PERSON to 40403 to add a loved one to United Way of North Carolina's (UWNC) search and rescue efforts. The form is also available online. United Way is also accepting donations for their UW Helps NC Fund; donations can be made online and designated to a specific United Way or designated for UWNC to allocate funds to areas of the greatest need. UWNC also operates NC 2-1-1, a multilingual health services help line.
For Southwest North Carolina:
Blue Ridge Radio and WFAE have also created lists of organizations that are giving out supplies and resources. Many of these organizations are also accepting donations, volunteers, and other means of support.
For Northwest North Carolina:
Feeding Avery Families is coordinating food distribution in Newland, North Carolina. W.A.M.Y. Community Action has efforts operating in Watauga, Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties. Hospitality House of Northwest NC is also providing updates on their operations on Facebook.
NC Tripping is also maintaining a list of resources and organizations spanning the Western region.
If you are based in Raleigh, Durham, or Cary:
Bond Brothers Beer and Crabtree Family Moving & Storage are coordinating a drop off drive with other Triangle-area businesses. All materials donated through this drive will go to Operation Air Drop, which is a group of independent pilots who are delivering essential supplies to areas cut off from resources. Find a drop off location and learn more about needed items here.
