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Nonprofit closes distribution site that aided thousands after Hurricane Helene
Non-profit Valley Strong Disaster Relief (VSDR) is shifting its focus toward clean up and repair in western North Carolina ...
Want to donate clothing to Western NC? Here’s where & when to drop it off
Cooler temperatures are coming to North Carolina, just as many in the western part of the state are working to rebuild what ...
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Good Morning America's 'Asheville Rising' live broadcast raises $2.7 million for WNC
The broadcast aimed to raise awareness about the long-term impact of Helene and the need for continued support in Western ... it would donate 100% of sales from its Highland Haze, a juicy 7.4% hazy ...
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Porters Neck Village giving back with renovation donations to Western North Carolina
Instead of throwing away materials, the community is donating items such as countertops, cabinets, and appliances.
Six months after Helene: Grading business still volunteering daily to help Western NC families in need
After helping more than 100 families at no cost, Precision Grading still has a waitlist of 70-plus projects while dealing with declining donations.
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Western NC food banks, pantries in Helene-ravaged communities see federal funding cuts
Western North Carolina food banks hope their communities and elected officials start speaking up. Still reeling from Helene, the federal government’s Local Food Purchase Assistance program ...
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Asheville-area nonprofits see surge in donations after Helene – $37 million in one case – but demands have skyrocketed
MANNA FoodBank set an ambitious fundraising goal for the year: $8.4 million. The nonprofit that ensures food security for 16 western North Carolina counties exceeded that target by 340 percent, ...