Hurricane Relief
Hurricane Helene Support and Recovery
If you are looking to support local recovery efforts, please see the links below. Many of these organizations are small grass root efforts use Facebook to share information and provide ways to support community need.
Local Resources
Local Donated Item Collection Efforts:
- Pulaski County Free Store
- First Baptist Church of Rich Creek, Giles County
- Giles County Christian Mission
- Giles County - Disaster Relief & Updates
- Holler to Holler: Operating out of Newport Community Center in Giles County and collecting supplies for distribution locally and then to NC as possible.
- Virginia Cooperative Extension Resource Page
Cleanup Support (Free):
- NRV Heating and Air:
- If you or someone you know needs assistance, we’re offering cleanup crews this week (9/30-10/4) free of charge to help during this difficult time.
- Please email info@newriverheatingandair.com to let us know how we can help you! You can also call our office during work hours to speak to someone directly. 540-731-1979.
Greater Appalachia Resources
If you are looking to support the greater Appalachia area, please use this website to find recovery efforts in many areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Appalachian Voices:
VA Resources:
Are you or a loved one impacted by Helene? Visit VAemergency.gov for information and resources. You'll see the latest Executive Order from the governor, FAQs regarding recovery, the debris cleanup hotline and more.
You can also call 211 to speak to someone and be connected to a number of additional resources.
Fundraising Efforts:
Many organizations across Appalachia are accepting donations during this time, below are a couple that are working to support disaster relief. We encourage you to research areas close to your heart to find other avenues for support.