CORE North Carolina

06/06/2026

Following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024, Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry, Hammer & Heart, and CORE: Community Organized Relief Effort have joined forces to help families rebuild their homes and their lives in Western North Carolina. Through this partnership, we are combining resources, volunteers, and expertise to support long-term recovery efforts, ensuring that survivors have a pathway back to safe and stable housing. Recovery is a marathon, not a sprint, and we remain committed to standing alongside impacted communities.

https://www.blackmountainnews.com/story/news/2026/06/04/swannanoa-valley-christian-ministry-celebrates-50-years-new-building/90394780007/

05/20/2026

WE ARE STILL HERE.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in 2024, damaging and destroying homes across Western North Carolina and leaving many families facing loss and uncertainty. Nearly two years later, CORE is still on the ground helping families rebuild.

05/17/2026

CORE is working in tribal communities to build awareness about overdose prevention and provide life-saving resources that help protect their communities.

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

Since Hurricane Helene in 2024, CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) has completed more than 80 full home rebuilds across Western North Carolina, restoring not just structures, but hope for families impacted by the storm.

Antonio and his team have been instrumental in this effort, working tirelessly on the ground alongside dedicated community volunteers and local contractors. Together, they ensure each home is rebuilt with care, quality, and dignity.

This collaborative approach reflects the heart of CORE’s mission: community-driven recovery that puts people first, bringing neighbors, skilled trades, and volunteers together to help families return home stronger than before.

04/25/2026

Rubalena Hunt Locklear and her granddaughter Emma are out on this beautiful Saturday educating the community on overdose prevention. Ruby, a retired school guidance counselor and CORE Program Coordinator says it is never too early to teach youth about drugs. Thank you Emma for working along side your Mimi today.

04/25/2026

We’re present in the community, offering care and helping reduce harm.