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Hurricane Helene Relief & Recovery Resources | WNC, GA, SC, TN & VA | #DAT

Cori Grissom ·

10-28-2024

VOLUNTEERS FOR HELENE RESPONSE IN WNC & E. TN

I am with Cajun Navy Relief and we have several places needing volunteers. No need to join our team just pick a place and show up. I have inclded the list of places in need of help. These are daily needs so feel free to show up more than one day. Thank you. cajunnavyrelief.org

MU1 Command

Address: 101 Old HWY 70 E

Black Mountain, NC

Point of Contact: Ron Manuel or David Howell

Other: Food and supply distribution/runners

Erwin, TN

Address: 901 N. Main Ave

Erwin,TN 37650

Point of Contact: Rebekah Edwards (Volunteer Coordinator)

Date: Until the end of November

Other: Password- Filet Gumbo

Catawba River Inn

Address: 17677 US 221 N

Marion, NC 28752

Driving directions: I-40 west to exit 86, turn right, go about 17 miles to Baxter Healthcare. Go across the temporary bridge, turn right to go past the guard shack, and turn left on Pitts Station Road for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Old Linville Rd. go 5.7 miles, and turn right on US Hwy 221 N. Look for a gravel access to the golf course on your left.

Needs: Donation Sorting, delivering supplies, helping with debris clean-up, checking on the people in the community, and other similar tasks

lodging: bring a tent or small camper and it can be set up near by.

Bald Creek School

Address: 51 Bald Creek School Rd

Burnsville, NC 28714

Point of Contact: Krysten Crabtree

Date: Mon-Sat

Time: 9am-5pm

Other: Needing 40 volunteers daily to sort and organize supplies. No lodging accommodations.

Jimmy and Jeans Family Entertainment Center

Address: 230 Hice Ave West Jefferson, NC 28694

Point of Contact: Jen Byland

Phone Number: (336) 846-4475 text only

Other: 10-12 Volunteers needed daily

Nanostead

Address: 806 Walnut Creek Road

Marshall, NC 28753

Date: Mon-Sat

Time: 9am-Until

Other: Equipment, protection, food, and drinks may be provided, but please bring your own respirators if able. Shoveling mud, clearing debris and more.

Creston Fire Department

Address: 163 3 Top Rd

Creston, NC 28615

Point of Contact: Meredith

Phone Number: (704) 777-1421

If you are able to assist any of these locations, simply reply with your name, the location you are going to, and what dates you are available. When you arrive at the locations, text (888) 839-2334 to check in and touch base with your Point of Contact. Please feel free to take and send any pictures during these events. They give us eyes on the ground and help us see what is going on as well as future needs. Again, thank you for your time and if you are not able to assist, it is ok. This message is being sent to all who express interest in assisting. Future volunteer opportunities will be available, but right now this is the current request.