We wanted to write something in regards to the devastation that has taken place in the Upstate and our neighboring state of North Carolina. Words cannot adequately describe the heartbreak of so many. Here in our city, families still do not have power and/or internet. Local businesses need them to move forward.
By now, you’ve probably donated your time and resources. We’ve seen you, Greenville, and watched you show up in countless ways. It’s been a beautiful site. Today, we thought we’d share a handful of ways to help and a few things we thought were important to know. These are in no particular order. Actually, there is no order to anything I’m writing. Anyone else’s brain completely scrambled right now?!
Montgomery Sky Farms,Chef Taylor and Fran Montgomery breathed new life into a one hundred year old farm they now call home. Located in Western North Carolina, Hurricane Helene washed away all of their crops. How did they respond? The heroic duo (our words, not theirs) began cooking hot meals and feeding neighbors. The best way to help their efforts is through monetary donations. Venmo:@montgomeryskyfarms and PayPal: finalrunrescue@yahoo.com. Keep updated via their social media channels. I’ve shed many tears following along the past week.
Carolina Pregnancy Center will be distributing FREE diapers, wipes, and formula on Saturday, October 12, from 10-12 pm at their new location, 7425 Westlake Drive in Spartanburg. *Bring your photo ID and your child’s birth certificate or insurance card. Limit one pack of diapers, one pack of wipes, and one can of formula.
Topsoil Kitchen & Market is hosting a Relief Drive to support families in Slater-Marietta affected by Hurricane Helene on October 10, from 4-8 pm. Supplies requested listed above.
Vaughn’s Food Hall is “Banding Together” Sunday, October 13, from 12-8 pm for non-stop live music, raffle, silent auction, and donation drive. Every penny raised will go to support those affected by Hurricane Helene.
SOFARGVL Music for the Mountains Benefit Concert takes place Sunday, October 13, from 4-9 pm at The Rutherford Greenville. “…countless musicians have been out of work and will continue to see their calendar emptied in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene… many artists have lost their homes, their cars, their jobs… let’s celebrate them for a night of jams, joy, and human connection.” – SOFARGVL Instagram
Group Therapy Fun Groove For Good Concert is hosting an “unforgettable concert” in Camperdown Plaza Saturday, October 12, from 4-8pm. Enjoy LIVE music, all your favorite drinks, and outdoor games ($10 mini golf for kids under 12). This is a free event. All donations go to benefit Samaritan’s Purse.
The Cook’s Station in partnership with Visit Greenville SC is hosting a brunch on Sunday, October 20, to support hospitality workers in a time of crisis. “Hope For Hospitality” will give 100% of proceeds to workers in crisis through the Southern Smoke Foundation. Come listen to live music and bid on silent auction items! Tickets are on sale now.
A portion of every dollar spent at Jeter Mountain Farms is going to support the recovery effort and aid Black Mountain Home for Children. Post Helene hours: Thursday-Friday 10-3 pm, and Saturday-Sunday 10-5 pm. The season ends after October 27. We have a little under three weeks to show love to this locally-owned mountain business!
Black Mountain Home for Children is in DESPERATE need of dehumidifiers. *See above drop off locations.
Babies Need Bottoms is a diaper bank in Western North Carolina, supplying free diaper assistance to families in need. *See drop off locations above.
The Maker’s Collective is adding a Mini Market for WNC makers Saturday, November 23, from 11-3 pm, 2909 Old Buncombe Road. “We wanted to provide a free sales outlet for those who had their business or holiday market schedule affected by the hurricane.” No exhibit fee, applications close October 14.
If you want to sneak away for an evening to enjoy a few of everyone’s favorite bands, Concert for Carolina, presented by Explore Asheville is for you! Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 10, at 10 am. All proceeds go to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the Carolina region. Read all the details here. (The lineup is fire!)
Trailside Church in Travelers Rest has been updating their social media pages with opportunities to serve.
Creatives for WNC Relief is hosting a silent auction starting October 12 at 7 pm. Check out the details here.
Tune In To These Sites For Consistent Up-To-Date Information
99.9 Kiss Country (These guys have not been streaming music, only testimonials and calls for help from suffering residents in NC)
We’ve barely touched the surface of the efforts in place. Hopefully this list will help you decide where to plug in.
360 Travels was in Alpharetta, Georgia this past weekend. The Friendship Ring (pictured above) is located at the Alpharetta Community Center and brought tears to my eyes. Forming a ring of relationships truly is the only way to get through disastrous events like Hurricane Helene.
We are so proud to be part of such a caring community!