How to help: Hurricane recovery continues in NC

As recovery continues in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee and other coastal states earlier this year, companies in the LBM industry are working to direct help to where it is needed most.

Kellick & Associates, a local building industry advisory firm, is helping to organize resources to share with those who may be able to help. See below for ways you can help with recovery efforts.

Nonprofits helping Western North Carolina rescue, recovery, and rebuilding:

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For desperately needed building materials please send to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity. Monetary donations can be made to all. The fastest avenues to get your contributions to people in need will be Rutherford HFH or a local church.

Local churches (all denominations) are also taking donations of materials or money with a direct pass-through to their local community.

Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity

269 West Main StreetForest City, NC 28043828-248-3178

*Please contact Ruth Kellick-Grubbs to schedule building material donations [email protected] or 864-363-5563.

Samaritan’s Purse International Founded by Franklin Graham and based in Boone, NC which was significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene.

NC Community Fund – Disaster Relief North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund

Red Cross Disaster Relief Services | American Red Cross

United Way NC Disaster Relief Application | United Way of North Carolina

Materials needed for rebuilding:

For those able to donate supplies, the following list includes some of the most-needed materials:

Tools & Equipment:

Please send donations of materials to Rutherford County NC Habitat for Humanity. Monetary donations also welcome. All materials are going immediately to those needing critical repairs and rebuilding.

Contact Ruth Kellick-Grubbs for shipping/receiving information and scheduling: 864-363-5563 or [email protected]

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