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HILLS & HOLLERS

HELP OUR

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A MOUNTAIN HURRICANE

On Friday, September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene rapidly dropped an estimated forty trillion gallons of water over the Appalachian region, causing roughly 53 billion dollars worth of damage. According to PBS, approximately 126,000 homes, 1,000 bridges and culverts, 6,000 miles of road, and 160 water and sewage systems were significantly affected.

The region and its residents have started both the healing and clean-up process, but they will continue to need our support for the long road ahead - especially as cold winter conditions are quickly approaching.

The list below features donation and volunteer opportunities to help our Appalachian neighbors - including our beloved musicians who have been impacted. Please consider helping one of these amazing organizations, so that they can help Appalachia heal. #appalachiastrong

Musician Aid

ReString Appalachia

  • An initiative from American Songcatcher

  • Receives instrument donations to provide for those who have lost theirs in Helene

IBMA Trust Fund

  • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

  • Supplies aid and relief to eligible bluegrass professionals in times of emergency need​​

MusiCares

  • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

  • Offers relief to music professionals affected by Helene

  • "Helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world"

Donation & Volunteer Opportunities

MountainWays

  • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

  • Proud partners with Dolly Parton and Joe and Jessi Baker (founders of Ole Smoky Distillery)​

  • Supports aid and relief in Western NC, Eastern TN, and the greater Appalachian region

BeLoved Asheville

  • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

  • Offers both donation and volunteer opportunities

  • Provides critical necessities like food, water, and healthcare

  • Currently focused on relief efforts and safe housing for the fast-approaching winter we​​ather

Cajun Navy

  • Non-Profit Organization out of New Orleans, LA

  • Offers both donation and volunteer opportunities

  • Provides search and rescue, hurricane/disaster response, and debris cleanup

  • Integrates citizen volunteers as a "force multiplier" to create greater impact in disaster response

Samaritan's Purse

  • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

  • Offers both donation and volunteer opportunities

  • Supplies a variety of needs including air and medical relief

  • Provides home reconstruction for those who have been displaced

Greater Good Charities

  • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

  • Dedicated to saving people, pets, and the environment

  • Provides a variety of humanitarian kits including socks, shoes, underwear, etc.

  • Offers various veterinarian care and pet supplies including food, treats, and litter

  • Supports beekeepers and pollination efforts after disasters disrupt their environments

VolunteerNC

  • Government-led organization

  • Offers both donation and volunteer opportunities

  • Volunteer efforts include shelter work, home repair and construction, donation warehousing, and volunteer registration
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