The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee has left hundreds of families displaced, living in tents along roadsides and parking lots. Entire communities have been uprooted, homes swept away, and lives tragically altered. But amidst the heartbreak, there’s hope. Journey Disaster Response Team (DRT) is committed to delivering critical aid and providing long-term support to rebuild lives and restore hope.

Your support is essential in delivering much-needed resources to affected communities. Over the past two months, we’ve sent five semi-truck loads of critical supplies (~173,000 pounds) to the disaster zones.

As we continue to provide support through the restoration phase, the need for specific supplies will change. In one North Carolina County alone, our partner organization has filed over 82,000 damage claims for area homeowners and are in the process of building new homes or restoring existing homes. Supplies needed for this phase include:

Building materials (lumber, sheetrock, hardware, windows, doors, roofing, etc)

Financial support to purchase supplies, appliances and other items at discounted rates

Fuel Cards (for heavy machinery and equipment)

Ministry volunteers

Every donation directly reaches families in need through our trusted partnerships.

Be part of the rebuilding process! We’re looking for volunteers to serve in the field or support local efforts. Opportunities include:

Construction Teams: Help rebuild homes and infrastructure.

Ministry Support: Provide emotional and spiritual care to displaced families.

Administrative Assistance: Support operations remotely or on-site.

General Help: Be a versatile team member, ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

Volunteer Benefits:

Accommodation and meals are provided.

Make a tangible impact on families and communities.

Use your skills to serve others in a meaningful way.

Every dollar you donate goes directly to helping families recover and rebuild. Your contributions fund:

Critical supplies

Long-term rebuilding projects

Support for displaced families

Together, we can transform despair into hope.

Learn about ongoing efforts, follow our progress, and find inspiration through stories of resilience. Connect with us:

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If you cannot contribute financially or volunteer, your prayers are equally powerful. Please pray for:

Families to regain hope, comfort, and peace.
Volunteers and organizations working tirelessly to help.
Wisdom and resources to meet the immense needs.

Together, we can make a lasting impact. Join us in rebuilding lives and restoring hope for the people of North Carolina and Tennessee. Thank you for standing with us during this critical time.