Beloved Members and Friends,
As our neighbors to the south are preparing for the next round of hurricanes and storms, many are still navigating the impact of Hurricane Helene, and there are many ways we can show up.
Financial Giving
The Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of North Carolina
We will share our collection from Sunday October 6 with UU Justice NC, which is providing direct assistance to UU Communities and individuals in the most impacted areas, including the four main UU Congregations in Asheville, Swannanoa, Hendersonville, and Transylvania County.
You can still give to UU Justice NC by following these steps:
- A check made out to “Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of NC”
- In the Memo Line – “Helene Disaster Relief”
- Send to Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of NC, P.O. Box 61966, Durham, NC 27715
The UUA Disaster Relief Fund
You can also give to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund, which provides ongoing disaster relief throughout the country, and partners with local organizations and UU congregations in impacted areas. You can give HERE.
Water, Food, and Supplies Collection
Supplies most needed include:
Water and Food
Five Gallon Water Jugs with lids!
Water
Baby Formula
25-pound bags of rice
Non-perishable foods such as jerky, canned goods, and dehydrated soups.
Noodles (Mama, Shin Ramen)
Please ensure that foods are NOT expired.
Hygiene
Tampons, Pads
Toothbrushes and Paste
Deodorant
Adult & Childrens Diapers
Wipes of all kinds
Clothing
Socks
Underwear of all sizes
Waterproof boots/Rainboots
Medical/First Aid
Bug Spray
Over-the-counter medications such as pain relief, Benadryl, etc.
Utility
Water Testing Kits
Gas Containers
Buckets
Fire Starters
Batteries
Candles
Please call the office – (704) 366-8623 – before arrival if you are unsure about a dropoff time or item.
As efforts evolve, we will keep everyone updated.
For now, please give what you can, when you can. Let’s continue to show up for our neighbors knowing that we are all connected.
In it together,
Rev. Amanda