Hurricane Helene Relief: Support Local Business' Recovery
Our hearts are with our neighbors in Appalachia and the southeastern US who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. We encourage you to support disaster relief efforts and buy from local business’ online stores in the region if you are able. Gift cards are always a good idea!
The City of Charleston posted a news flash with national and state-wide organizations to support.
Blue Ridge Public Radio published a comprehensive page that lists reliable local disaster relief efforts in Western North Carolina to support.
Donate online:
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Lowcountry to Mountains Hurricane Relief Fund organized by EO Charleston, Harbor Entrepreneur Center, Trio Solutions Inc. and Kickin Chicken. Donations will go to the United Way of North Carolina.
- Holy City Hospitality Fund is collecting donations to support food & beverage workers in the Carolinas through Southern Smoke Foundation.
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The Terrace Theater is matching donations made to the Red Cross if you share your receipt with them via Amy@terracetheater.com.
- Green America's Hurricane Helene Relief Fund is using drones to find people stranded and fly in supplies.
Ways to directly support small business relief efforts:
- Always Asheville Fund
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Summit Coffee- online proceeds this week will be donated to help support their baristas who work in Asheville’s River Arts District.
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Foothills Food Hub in McDowell County
- River Arts District Artists - Help artists in the Asheville community by donating to the Flood Relief Fund
- Mending Roots Healing Center - Help clinicians provide mental health first aid to those in need
Do you know of other ways to support our neighbors? Let us know by emailing marketing@lowcountrylocalfirst.org.