Our hearts go out to all the individuals, families, and communities affected by the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. As a North Carolina-based firm, we deeply understand the strength and resilience of our region, but we also know the challenges that storms of this magnitude bring.
Even as we continue our work, many of Summit’s own employees are facing hardship in the wake of this disaster. The road to recovery will not be easy, but we are committed to standing with our communities every step of the way.
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Buncombe County Government
If you have donations, equipment, or have questions about specific needs, please email: helenedonations@buncombecounty.org
If you want to volunteer, please email: helenevolunteers@buncombecounty.org
Madison County Government
To volunteer on the ground, please email: disastervolunteer@madisoncounty.gov or call 828-649-1815
Henderson County
To learn how to donate supplies, email:
Helene-Donations@hcem.org.
To make a monetary donation online, you can go here.
For volunteer info and additional details, visit the county’s official Helene response website.
Legal Aid of North Carolina
The non-profit law firm will deploy in disaster-stricken areas to help with FEMA aid applications, legal support, long-term housing, fraud cases, and more. The organization also operates a Legal Aid hotline (866) 219-5262).
Monetary donations are needed to fund the free legal assistance provided. Pro bono lawyers are needed to join disaster support efforts.
Friends of Hot Springs Library
This group is accepting donations on behalf of rebuild and relief efforts in Hot Springs.
To donate, go here.
Hearts With Hands (Swannanoa/Asheville)
A local-based organization that has been supplying food and essentials to Buncombe County shelters.
The group asks that you do not deliver supplies unannounced to their Swannanoa warehouse (they had to evacuate and are restoring services).
The request is for financial donations online.
https://www.heartswithhands.org/
Trucks with large loads of supplies (water, food, and more are listed here) should email info@heartswithhands.org to coordinate warehouse drop-off.
Manna FoodBank in Asheville
On Oct. 1, donations will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. On Oct. 2 through 5, donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Updates will be made available via the FoodBank’s website.
There are many ways to get involved, volunteer, and donate – including online. Go here to give money to the Manna FoodBank online.
BeLoved Asheville
On-the-ground volunteers are collecting and distributing a wide array of supplies.
Cash donations can be sent via:
Venmo: BeLoved-Asheville
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/belovedasheville
Drop-off and staging updates are available on the organization’s social media pages. For volunteer info and more, visit the organization’s website.
Haywood Christian Ministry
Western North Carolina’s largest food pantry, based in the Waynesville area.
The group is distributing food on the ground and requesting donations to help with the emergency disaster response.
For info and to donate, go here.
Diaper Bank: Babies Need Bottoms – Asheville
Donations of wipes, diapers, and rash cream are needed immediately.
The organization is on the ground already and distributes to local families plus partner charities that serve families and babies.
You can donate online or use the non-profit’s Amazon Wish List here.
Foothills Food Hub
Working to source water and shelf-stable goods to distribute in McDowell County.
Requesting monetary donations, which can be made online here.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
The organization itself saw its facility destroyed in the disaster. All animals are with foster families.
The group is fundraising to help provide animals in foster with essential supplies and more.
To learn more and donate, go here.
Community Housing Coalition of Madison County
The group will be helping fund emergency home repairs for Helene victims in Madison County.
The request is for online donations. Go here for more information or to donate.
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United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
The non-profit helps residents connect to a wide array of resources via it’s 2-1-1 hotline. The local United Way plans to help with immediate natural disaster response and long-term support for flood victims.
Donations can be made online here.
Wine to Water
The non-profit is currently servicing Watauga and Avery counties and is expanding to Asheville and Ashe County as soon as possible.
Wine to Water distributes food, supplies, water, and hot meals. Volunteers are encouraged (go to 689 George Wilson Rd, Boone, NC, 28607).
The group also is handing out water filters & a plastic recycling program to keep single-use plastic bottles out of the environment.
To learn more and donate, go here.
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry
The ministry helped run and provide shelter in Asheville and is partnered with the Red Cross. Donations help pay for motel and food vouchers for local residents and long-term support for those displaced.
To help: Donate food, clothing, or funds here.
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Homeward Bound in Asheville
The organization provides supportive housing to the homeless community in Asheville and it distributed essentials and clothing as the storm approached.
For more information on year-round work and to donate, visit Homeward Bound’s website.
Mountain Projects
Historically the group has helped with emergency housing, including storm victims. Plans and information on response to Hurricane Helene were not available as the group is based in Waynesville, which was hit with flooding.
Find their donation page here.
WNC Regional Livestock Center
Based in Canton, the livestock center is working to help farmers and animals who were affected by flooding. You can donate toward helping local farmers who need to buy feed for animals. The center also helps supply fencing and other essentials.
Contact: Yvonne Coburn with Civilian Disaster Response at 828-216-4496.
More information is available here.
Democracy Green
Already on the ground in Cleveland, Rutherford, McDowell, Burke, and Watauga counties. Updates available on the group’s Facebook page.
Volunteers and donations are needed: Call 910-813-3757.
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American Red Cross of North Carolina
You can volunteer to serve with the American Red Cross or you can donate blood, which assists medical facilities in responding to disasters.
You can also make an online donation or give by texting Helene to 90999.
More information is available here.
Americares Emergency Response Team
The group is deploying to North Carolina, starting in Asheville.
Donations to Americares Hurricane Helene Relief Fund will support health services for survivors, such as deliveries of medicines and relief supplies and support for damaged health facilities. The group partners with local clinics.
For information and to donate, go here.
Salvation Army of the Carolinas
The organization has historically worked to provide meals and support to residents and rescue personnel in WNC communities hard-hit by disasters.
For information on donating and more, visit the Salvation Army of the Carolinas’ page with Hurricane Helene updates.
Baptists on Mission
North Carolina Disaster Response volunteers will serve in communities as conditions allow. If you are interested in serving in flood recovery, chainsaw and temporary roof repair, you can volunteer on the organization’s website.
Donations are accepted online and by check. Click here for more.
Samaritan’s Purse
The organization is responding to the High Country (northwestern North Carolina) and eastern Tennessee. The community of Boone, where Samaritan’s Purse is based, has been deeply impacted.
Donations are accepted online. Click here for more info.
North Carolina Community Foundation
The foundation’s disaster fund can be activated after natural disasters in the state.
Plans and information are pending. For more information, visit the website.
Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina
The organization plans to deliver items to flood victims in Western North Carolina. Monetary contributions also will help relocate families with foster children to secure accommodations.
Item drop-off locations will be announced on the group’s Facebook page here.
To make an online donation, visit the alliance’s website.
Team Rubicon
The organization is responding with route clearance teams in South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee and is planning response operations in Buncombe County.
Volunteers are needed for deployment starting immediately. Click here to sign up.
Donations are accepted online. Click here to fund the Hurricane Helene response.
Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+)
The group is a non-profit arts service organization that provides craft artists with support and resources for disaster and emergency relief.
To learn more or donate, go here.
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Water Mission
The group is starting in Boone and will take aid to the hardest-hit areas of Western North Carolina. Relief items from the Christian engineering non-profit include: generators, supplies, and water treatment equipment.
To donate and learn, go here.
Mercy Chefs
The organization is deploying to Western North Carolina to serve prepared meals to volunteers on the ground, first responders, and community members stranded by the disaster.
To learn more and donate, go here.