We are heartbroken by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. Many of the people and places we love so much have been deeply affected and will be for some time. Currently, authorities are discouraging travel to Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina and East Tennessee given current conditions.
If you want to support recovery efforts, here are a few options:
Southwest Virginia
United Way of Southwest Virginia: 2024 Southwest Virginia Disaster Relief Fund
Western North Carolina
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
United Way of North Carolina: UWHelpsNC Helene Recovery Fund*
* Offers the ability to direct your funds to a particular county
East Tennessee
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (Current Information)
East Tennessee Foundation Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund
All of these options will help provide much needed financial resources to organizations that specialize in disaster recovery in their respective communities.
It will take years for these communities to recover. As we move past the immediate recovery needs, please consider supporting your local merchants, fly shops and guides by purchasing gift cards or gift certificates. They can provide much needed revenue as small businesses work to recover. Similarly, if you have a guide trip or outing on the books, please reschedule instead of cancelling and asking for a refund. Don't underestimate the impact of your dollars in these local communities.
We will regularly update this post. Please check back for updated information.
Last Updated: October 1, 2024
