Carter County, TN - Long Term Recovery Group

06/05/2026

We would not be where we are without you- our partners, volunteers, and community. Thank you for continually giving and remembering us- check out the impact of your labor, gifts, and time 🎉

2025 annual report : simplebooklet.com

06/03/2026

UPDATED TOUR DATES 🚨

The United Recovery Force: Disaster Division Disaster Preparedness Training Tour is growing! We now have trainings scheduled throughout June and are officially booking into July and August across Southwest Virginia.

These free community trainings help individuals and families learn practical preparedness tips before disaster strikes, and attendees will receive one free preparedness bucket per family while supplies last!

Be sure to check out the updated schedule in the graphic and stay tuned… more dates and locations will be announced as they’re finalized throughout the summer.

06/02/2026

ToolBank USA is one of the most unique and necessary partners in our recovery process and we are so thankful for them!

The right support makes all the difference.🛠️💡

“Our partnership with ToolBank has made all of the difference…tools were one last thing to worry about.” - Leya | Carter County, TN - Long Term Recovery Group

When organizations can focus on people, not logistics, progress happens faster.🚀🏡

“We wouldn’t be as far along without you.”

We’re proud to keep showing up💙currently in Hot Springs, NC, working with The Home Depot Foundation and Appalachia Service Project to support ongoing recovery efforts. Stay tuned for more project photos in the coming weeks.📸

Grateful to be part of the journey.🤝

06/02/2026

A warm Carter County welcome to Trinity Lutheran Vermilion, Ohio! This is their second trip here (also came in 2025) to help Hurricane Helene survivors rebuild and recover. They arrived on May 31 and will be serving throughout the week—swinging hammers, sharing kindness and love. We're grateful they chose to bring their dedication and heart for service to Carter County once again!

If you reside locally or outside of East Tennessee and want to know how you can volunteer to serve with Carter County LTRG, please contact Ralph Jeffers at [email protected]

06/02/2026

We're getting ready for this years Back to School Bash. Make plans to join us!

05/29/2026

Newport Grammar School Family Resource Center is available to any NGS family affected by the flood and in need. We have food, clothing, cleaning supplies, and hygiene items available. Please reach out to Amy Messer by messenger, email, or phone.
-Centerview School and Parrottsville School are currently open as a shelter if your family is cut off from town.
-Finally, Empower Cocke County is open today and set up to provide flood relief.

05/28/2026

✨Thank you Convoy of Hope for your generous donations to Helene survivors in Carter Co.! Thank you to Families Free volunteers for always showing up to help & to 72: The Mission for storing everything- 🎉🎉

We are grateful for your collaborative partnership!

05/26/2026

Volunteer Gathering tomorrow morning, 10:30am, at the Elizabethton Chamber, 615 E Elik Ave.

Not sure how you can help with Helene recovery?
If you can simply drive a car, we need you! There are so many ways to serve, and every role—big or small—makes a difference.

Volunteers are needed for:

- Skilled construction
- Meal preparation
- Driving and transportation
- Spiritual and emotional support
- Advocacy
- Financial
- Communications and outreach
- And many more ways!
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Come out tomorrow morning to learn how you can join the ongoing recovery efforts after Helene and help build lasting resilience in our community!