Davis Relief Fund

02/18/2025

We're you unable to come to the Samaritans Purse Meet & Greet on Monday? That's OK. Please call 828-406-9071 to get your questions answered and to start your application process for grants.

02/16/2025

EDIT: THIS EVENT WAS ON MONDAY. IF YOU MISSED IT CALL 828-406-9071.

MONDAY! Come apply for grant funding. Samaritan's Purse Meet and Greet at The Davis Country Store & Cafe. 2pm to 4pm. They will be there to take applications if you need funding for the following situations:

Excessive or late utility bills
Loss of primary vehicle
Mold remediation
Construction repair or replacement
Driveway repairs

If you have excessive costs as a result of Helene not listed here please come out and see if you can get help for your situation. All applications for relief must be for a situation that is a direct result of Helene.

Come early! You'll want to get in line and not miss out.

01/31/2025

Do you have products on etsy? They are giving their connections grants for disaster relief! Check it out.

Etsy is committed to helping our creative entrepreneurs recover when disasters disrupt their businesses. We've partnered with CERF+, a nonprofit

01/30/2025

In collaboration with World Central Kitchen, Davis Relief Fund will be giving out free dinner and meal kits tonight starting at 5pm at the porch of The Davis Country Store & Cafe.

After Helene, recovery has been hard but swift. We've dug in and came together as a community. Yesterday's wildfires knocked us all back on our heels. Tonight everyone needs a break from obligations, and we want to take care of one of them.

At 5pm we will be serving dinner from the porch. Chicken and wild rice meals with sides, cheddar jalapeño biscuits, and dessert. We also have meal kits boxes for anyone struggling with grocery bills now.

01/29/2025

Advisory: Crooked Creek Fire Update: 150 acres with 0% containment as of 4:30 p.m. on 1/29/25.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crooked Creek Fire Update
January 29, 2025
4:30 p.m.

Wildfire in Old Fort, NC - 0% Contained; Evacuation Orders in Place for Affected Areas

Old Fort, NC – A wildfire burning in the Crooked Creek community of McDowell County remains at 0% containment and is estimated to have burned 150 acres at this time. The fire has prompted the issuance of evacuation orders for residents in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Rd., Pine Cove Rd., Cherry Springs Rd., Roy Moore Rd., Juliet Drive, the 1000 block of Lavender Rd., and Comfy Cove Rd. This includes all private drives that turn off the roads listed above. As of 4:30 p.m. there are no expansions to the evacuation order for the Crooked Creek Fire. High winds continue to create dangerous fire conditions. Firefighters continue to focus on structure protection for multiple homes in the area and continue work on establishing fire containment lines.

Emergency services are urging residents in the affected areas to adhere to evacuation orders to ensure their safety. An emergency shelter is open at 203 East Main Street in Old Fort.

Officials will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Residents are advised to stay informed through local media, the McDowell County Emergency Management Agency's social media channels, and the NIXLE alert system. To receive McDowell County emergency alerts text 28752 to 888777.

01/29/2025

01/24/2025

The cabins are a God send, but the expense of gas is so hard. It's why we are trying to get some solar set ups. 1 kit would literally cover the whole cabin for 10 years of zero power costs. Want to help? Donate to www.davisrelieffund.org or check out our Amazon wishlist and see what you can help us with!!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22W0K0EZKGS8C?ref_=wl_share

01/22/2025

We have homes being repaired with no power, and our relief cabins are off grid with only power coming from a generator. But did you know, especially during this cold, running a generator 24/7 costs $400 to $600 a month in gasoline? For someone who has lost everything and is already struggling, adding a large monthly bill like this is devastating. We do what we can to supplement in gasoline donations and such, but for some this will be a year-long trek working with a generator. That means a conservative estimate of $400 per month translates to $4800 in cost that could be saved if a solar/wind kit is used.

We've crunched the numbers, and we think this system is the best option for the things needed to run to stay warm and keep food/medication cold. Plus it means we will never have to put anyone into a relief situation that will cost them the amount of a new car payment.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX33CQKL/?coliid=I2P1EZU2M8NHID&colid=22W0K0EZKGS8C&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

If you'd like to see what's on the rest of our Amazon list, please visit https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22W0K0EZKGS8C?ref_=wl_share

We have items on there for continued support as well as for the Relief Cabins, plus the most common items we get asked for that run low in the other distribution centers.

Thank you for your continued support! WNC Strong! We take care of our own!

The ideal daily power output of 1000W Solar Wind complete system is up to 3.4KWH. The combination of solar and wind energy makes it a good choice for both residential and commercial use.

01/22/2025

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North Carolina has launched Disaster Energy Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance programs to support households impacted by Hurricane Helene. Eligible residents can apply for help with utility bills, furnace repairs, heating costs, and one-time rent payments to prevent eviction. To qualify, households must meet income guidelines and demonstrate disaster-related losses. Applications are accepted in person at the McDowell County DSS (145 E. Court St, Marion) or by phone at (828) 652-3355. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with direct payments made to landlords for rental assistance.

Starting Tuesday, January 21st, MATCH and HOP will also be onsite to provide information on tax preparation, food boxes and more.

Please note that all CIP/LIEAP funds for McDowell County have been exhausted at this time. If more of those funds are allocated, it will be announced.

DSS will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of MLK Day.

01/21/2025

Hey churches! We need to know who you recommend from your church family for the following items. We want to make sure it is getting to those who need it, not those who are going to sell it or just taking to get free things.

We have Buddy heaters. Big ones, medium ones and small ones. We have the propane to go with them.

We have a wood burning stove. The long thin kind you can get at tractor supply. It comes with 16 feet of chimney pipe. Its 22x32 inches. Its older, needs a new seal.

We have some coil spring mattresses. Twin size. They are not thick, but they get you off the floor and work well on a cot.

We have hot tents. And a very large military barracks type tent.

Please message us directly, or email us at [email protected] to give us any names or contact info of who you recommend.

01/18/2025

Don't walk on the ice. There's enough strife and grief going on. Don't add to it. ❤️