09/27/2025
Today we pause to honor the anniversary of Hurricane Heleneโs devastating impact on Western North Carolina. Communities faced flooding, landslides, and loss at a level we had never seen before. Families were uprooted, homes and livelihoods were destroyed, land was reclaimed by Mother Nature, and lives were forever changed.
We also honor the incredible strength and resilience of survivors, and we remember the tireless service of VOAD members, local organizations, faith partners, and volunteers who stepped forward in those darkest days. Their compassion and commitment continue to light the path of recovery.
As NC VOAD, we remain steadfast in our mission: to serve together so that no community faces disaster alone. ๐๐
Let no one forget those impacted and let us not put down the hammers nor stop hugging the survivors until they are home again. This is going to need support for many many years to come and we cannot lose sight.
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