Hurricane Helene has left a wake of devastation and tragedy. Through this hardship, we’ve been surrounded by stories of generosity and solidarity, pouring in from across the nation.
We are dedicating all of our resources to help everyone in our mountain home. Our immediate focus has been on critical necessities like food, water, and healthcare for survival and stability.
As winter looms, we are securing warm and safe housing for the displaced. Looking further ahead, recovery from the vast destruction will be a large-scale investment over several years. We believe that we can unite to rebuild a community that embodies home, health, equity, and opportunity for all.
Solidarity
Hurricane Helene has left a wake of devastation and tragedy. Through this hardship, we’ve been surrounded by stories of generosity and solidarity, pouring in from across the nation.
We are dedicating all of our resources to help everyone in our mountain home. Our immediate focus has been on critical necessities like food, water, and healthcare for survival and stability.
As winter looms, we are securing warm and safe housing for the displaced. Looking further ahead, recovery from the vast destruction will be a large-scale investment over several years. We believe that we can unite to rebuild a community that embodies home, health, equity, and opportunity for all.
Step One
In the immediate aftermath, we’ve been on the ground providing essential aid to those affected. We’ve received donations of food, clothing, water, and other vital supplies. We are diligently sorting and distributing this to the most impacted and vulnerable among us.
Mountain Winters
Many individuals and families face homelessness as the cold weather approaches. While national resources become available for those who need shelter, there are many gaps in coverage, especially in underrepresented populations. We are allocating funds for hotels and short-term rentals as we work on more permanent solutions.
Cleanup and Restoration
While we create housing stability, we will begin the cleanup. With financial support, we will rent dumpsters and heavy machinery to clear debris. We will mobilize volunteers, resources from local businesses, and employ people who have lost their jobs from the hurricane.
Looking Ahead
Our long-term vision is to restore homes by renovating and cleaning affected areas, making them safe and habitable again. This includes building new homes in BeLoved Villages for displaced families and purchasing homes or structures that can be converted into housing. Achieving this vision requires the skills and dedication of local builders, trades, and construction teams, alongside significant monetary contributions.
We Are BeLoved Asheville
The response from our community and beyond has been nothing short of extraordinary. We’ve received an overwhelming amount of support. Our country has exemplified the BeLoved mission to bring people together from all walks of life to tackle the toughest challenges: housing insecurity, homelessness, food insecurity, racism, poverty, climate change, and social injustice.
The overwhelming support from our community has been beautiful. We are deeply grateful for the first responders, volunteers, and donors who have supported us thus far by putting love into action. Your generosity has brought hope and relief to many in dire need. At BeLoved, we dream of rebuilding our mountain home to embody the actions and empathy of our community.
