Help Western North Carolina Post Hurricane Helene
Goal:
USD $500,000
Raised:
USD $369,565
Campaign funds will be received by Leigh Brown
Help Western North Carolina Post Hurricane Helene
Supporting those impacted by Hurricane Helene by giving a non-tax deductible grassroots donation below.
Check donations may be made payable to Patriot Relief (tax deductible as a 501(c)(3)). Mail to:
Patriot Relief
C/O WNC Rebuild
PO Box 396
Harrisburg, NC 28075-0396
My friends, this is your chance to make a real difference! The devastation left by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina is beyond words, and our communities need us more than ever.
We're rallying together to collect essential items for those affected. Let’s show up in a BIG way and fill our trucks with love and generosity! Every donation counts. From your donation here to non-perishable food, clothing, toiletries, and baby supplies—let’s come together to bring relief and hope to those who need it most. Let’s do this, y’all! Together, we can make a huge impact. ❤️
About Hurricane Helene's Impact on Western North Carolina:
- This was a storm and affect of Biblical proportion. There is no other way to characterize it. I don’t know why the coverage has been so muted but I will say a huge thanks to Brad Panovich Meteorologistfor using his platform to find people and North Carolina's Weather Authority for county by county work.
- People are missing. Towns are gone. The geography has been rewritten. Search for the photos and video from those who found a way to post them. Know that anyone who has a tie to our mountains is hurting but we pray in specific for the neighbors we have not yet found.
- YOU are helping. Since this hit on Thursday into Friday (September 27, 2024), I have seen so many creating food and water drives and every bit is appreciated. You are supporting this along with me and we raised enough money yesterday to really dial in and help. (I promise, I will get thank you notes sent — we got a huge response) We will continue collecting items and the need is greater than we grasp yet.
This is the official fundraiser from Leigh Thomas Brown. We will continue to update needs and opportunities on our webpage, or our new Patriot Relief FaceBook Page.
Contact me and my team for more information: 704-251-9605 or HelpingNeighbors@LeighBrown.com
We WILL respond to your request, but please be patient as we are coordinating our Build Blitz events, accepting donations, loading/unloading trucks and so much more!
Recent Donations
Thank you for your commitment and compassion. God Bless you all.
Love and Peace through Jesus Christ
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praying this money will help.
Our good Lord bless and keep you all in Jesus’ Wonderful Name John 14:13-14, Numbers 6:24-27, Rev 1:5-8 Amen 🙏
Love and prayers for all!
“Here’s what YAHWEH says to you: “I know all about the marvelous destiny I have in store for you, a future planned out in detail. My intention is not to harm you but to surround you with peace and prosperity and to give you a beautiful future, glistening with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 TPT
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God bless you and your families!!!!!
Updates
Saturday, November 9 Update
November 9th, 2024
🇺🇸 Patriot Relief UPDATE from Western North Carolina
https://www.instagram.com/p/DCKKB_Qvhfl/
Here’s an update from Western North Carolina, weeks after Helene. There’s still a lot of work ahead, but I’m so thankful for Patriot Relief and the incredible REALTORS who are stepping up.
Today, my car is packed with dehumidifiers because we’re determined to save as many homes as possible and prevent mold. With the temperatures fluctuating, it’s a big challenge. I’ve also got hip waders, because we still have missing North Carolinians, and a dedicated group of volunteers is out there walking the rivers, searching for their neighbors. If that were your family, wouldn’t you want to support those volunteers? They’re offering closure, helping people grieve, and ensuring no one is left behind if there’s any chance.
We’re also wrapping up a build project for tractor sheds, with round two coming soon. If you’d like to volunteer, let us know!
And with my REALTOR hat on, I want to remind you that we REALTORS don’t leave anyone behind. I’ll be helping process grant applications, doing everything possible to get aid to those who need it. If you want to volunteer or donate, learn more at: https://www.leighsells.com/pages/hurricane-helene-wnc
I’m so grateful for all the help.
👉And if the government isn’t stepping up, we’ll do it ourselves.
Update: November 4, 2024
November 4th, 2024
Do you want to know what it’s like to trust in the Lord and discover that He meets needs you didn’t even realize you had?
Today (November 4, 2024), we’re wrapping up temporary tractor sheds for our neighbors so they can return to working their own land. Out of the blue, a mail carrier pulled up and donated enough mailboxes for every one of the families we’re helping! It was a small but powerful reminder that if you’re going to receive FEMA checks or any kind of important correspondence, you need a mailbox—and many of these folks lost theirs along with their homes.
A huge thank you to that anonymous rural carrier who generously provided mailboxes for every North Carolinian in need. You’re incredible! And if you’re someone who has lost your home, make sure you get a mailbox. If you need assistance, DM us.
Video Updates:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/J6LzesZo43RKKv7w/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xemR3QXjNzj9m4sx/
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/wv5oaMDU48pBHauh/
https://www.instagram.com/sherricolvin/reel/DB6LxjburUl/
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https://www.facebook.com/share/v/VonvRpGWqZ13smnt/
Testimonial from Volunteer, Sherri Colvin:
In Valdese, NC yesterday with people from all over our beautiful country, building and outfitting tractor sheds for people in WNC that have been living in tents after losing everything due to Helene. Thank you to all the @centercitychurchgso peeps for working so hard, for providing lunch for all the volunteers and to Krista for making it happen! Thank you, @leighthomasbrown for putting this entire project together, you are amazing!
Update 10/17/24
October 18th, 2024
The outpouring for western NC has been amazing! To hear what we have been providing so far, please listen to my latest update on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/DBNYEXBx-7O/
And Here's What's NEXT:
We’re in planning stages for a build project that will take place in approximately two weeks where we are going to build small sheds that can be used as shelter until houses are repaired. Our goal is 50 of these small buildings and as soon as we secure the parking lots for the project, you can also come help build with us! Our neighbors don’t want to leave their homes so we’re gong to make sure they can stay somewhere better than a tarp or tent during the winter.
~ Leigh Brown
Update 10/9/24
October 10th, 2024
Where are your dollars are going? We are providing generators and dehumidifiers to those houses we can save but which will be without power for what might be weeks. With the FEMA check of $750 and a small generator being $1000, you can see the need is immediate. Keep it coming, keep the faith, keep praying.
~ Leigh Brown
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