Hurricane Helene Relief Mission | Nov. 20-23

Burnsville and surrounding areas, Cane River Valley, Yancey County

We will be involved in hands-on repair/rebuilding and support efforts (coordinated through Baptist-on-Mission and the Diocese of Western NC). Both skilled and unskilled volunteers needed. Youth 14 and up may participate if accompanied by a parent. Parishioner Bob Orr has generously offered housing in his nearby residence. Overflow will be housed via bunk-style provided by Baptist-on-Mission.

To inquire or register: please contact Neil Fisher, Bob Orr or John McHenry.

Hurricane Relief Update

Western NC Relief | November 2024

The first three pictures are from the load-in activities on Saturday morning Nov. 16. We had numerous volunteers that helped load six vehicles, including 3 pickup trucks (one with a box trailer) and three SUVs! We departed for Episcopal Church of the Epiphany at 11:30 a.m. Church of the Epiphany (in Newton, NC) serves as a resource bank receiving donations that they forward on to other Episcopal Churches in the mountains that supply and goods directly to impacted people.

Twelve volunteers drove out (two per vehicle), arriving at that church at 2:30 p.m., where we were greeted by four volunteers from Church of the Epiphany and also another nearby Episcopal Church -- Church of the Ascension, located in Hickory.

These photos show the unloading process at Church of the Epiphany.  Based on feedback received while there and the next day via text, the Diocese of Western NC is extremely grateful to St. Michael's for coordinating and delivering these much needed supplies and "looks forward to partnering with us" in future missions that may be needed for years to come.

In addition, St. Michael’s collected $7,590 in donations to the Helene Relief effort in WNC. Father Oscar Rozo, who serves as the Missioner for Latino Ministries at Church of the Epiphany is extremely grateful for our generous donations!

Contact John McHenry