Official Chimney Rock Village Disaster Relief Fund
Goal:
USD $250,000
Raised:
USD $166,586
Campaign funds will be received by Chimney Rock Village
Official Chimney Rock Village Disaster Relief Fund
The remnants of Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding, landslides, and devastation in Chimney Rock Village, NC, resulting in major losses of the town's infrastructure. Your donations will go directly to provide additional assistance to citizens, residents, and businesses residing in or located within the Village at the time Helene hit and support rebuilding efforts. We appreciate your support now and in the upcoming months.
Recent Donations
To help rebuild better and stronger than ever!
Sending prayers and support to help our chimney Rock neighbors
WNC solidarity
My heart goes out to the residents merchants of Chimney Rock. Be safe, be strong, heal!!!!!
This Care & Relief Grant is provided by our Charity's Hurricane Relief Fund. We pray that you will continue to find Hope as you press through the difficulties caused by this disaster. May God bless you and continue to provide. Philippians 4:19
Here for the long haul. God Bless You.
God bless you all and the volunteers helping
I love Chimney Rock and am so sorry for your losses. Many prayers for you.
Donated in loving memory of Tom Lustik and in support of Maureen. We love you!
Uncle Joey sends his love and support.
Praying for Western NC!
Stay strong!
The O’Leary family are friends of my family in Winnsboro. We applaud your mayor’s leadership and encouragement, and we join you all in prayers for strength to rebuild. God bless you all.
Updates
Disaster Relief Grants Awarded to Helene-impacted Citizens of Chimney Rock Village
November 6th, 2024
The Chimney Rock Village Council awarded $28,500 in the first grant cycle assisting seven families. This would not have been possible without the support of so many individuals contributing to the Village's Disaster Relief Fund. This has allowed the Village to directly aid citizens impacted by Helene.
Johnny and Betty Palmer of the Southside community are among the first recipients. They have been residents in Chimney Rock Village for 14 years. During a June 2024 storm, three trees fell on the Palmer's home destroying it. The rebuilding of their home was underway when Helene arrived and devastated all progress. Helene left their property covered with mud, sand and debris burying their new footers in mud and washing away the rebar. The grant will help with the expenses to restore their trench system to divert standing water, prepare a new survey, dig new footings, and provide septic services. Best wishes to the Palmers and all of our grant recipients as they begin anew their journey to rebuild!
Significant Recovery Milestones
October 17th, 2024
The Village is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support following the devastating storm damage from Hurricane Helene. While the rebuilding effort will take extensive work and time, the Village is encouraged by the progress which has been made.
1. The Rocky Broad River, which flowed through Chimney Rock Village, has been restored to its original channel to aid rebuilding.
2. The entrance to Chimney Rock State Park has been cleared of debris. Plans are being developed to rebuild the public bridge connecting the Village to the Park.
3. Volunteer Groups along with the US Army 101st Airborne are removing the thick mud deposited in the stores and clearing the sidewalks.
4. Residents and merchants have been allowed to return to the Village. Merchants with buildings remaining have begun to remove salvageable items, discard ruined merchandise and assess structural damage. Sadly, many business owners and residents lost their buildings and homes and will need to completely rebuild.
5. NC Department of Transportation has begun rebuilding Hwy 74A/64/9 from Chimney Rock Village west toward Bat Cave, NC, to reconnect communities. This will take many months to complete.
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