Western Carolina Emergency Network

Western Carolina Emergency Network NC registered 501(c)(3), FEIN 33-1326719, DLN 26053690001474
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WCEN was established to coordinate relief efforts among multiple organizations, increase effectiveness and share resources for relief efforts in WNC through one central fundraising entity.

Happy New Year!This winter, we've been quietly working behind the scenes to help non-profit organizations like United Ca...
01/04/2026

Happy New Year!

This winter, we've been quietly working behind the scenes to help non-profit organizations like United Carolinas Cavalry support the people of Western North Carolina.

If you would like to help them too: https://unitedcarolinascavalry.org/donate/

If you want to learn more about us, you can find more information at our new website address: https://wcen-wnc.org

Our hearts are with the people of Western North Carolina. Over the past year, you have shown the world your resilience ...
09/27/2025

Our hearts are with the people of Western North Carolina. Over the past year, you have shown the world your resilience and strength, and the power of community.

We are here to support you as you continue to heal and rebuild. And stand by ready to help with any fuel-related needs.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a group of us quickly mobilized from outside Western North Carolina to support rec...
06/23/2025

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a group of us quickly mobilized from outside Western North Carolina to support recovery efforts. Within days, we launched the Western Carolina Emergency Network as a registered nonprofit, designed to coordinate relief operations, increase fundraising efficiencies, and share resources across multiple organizations.

For months, we worked closely -- organizing on the ground, raising funds, and collaborating virtually -- without ever meeting face to face. That finally changed last week when we met in person to share the National Service Award from the ReadyCommunities Partnership with those who could not join us in Hendersonville for the award presentation.

Pictured: Crystal Suazo (trustee), Kristin Engard, A Larsen (founder), Mindy Toole (trustee) and . Not pictured: Rebecca Ross.

This award is also shared with the many drivers and volunteers who worked with us on the ground.

We are honored to receive the 2025 ReadyCommunities Partnership National Service Award for leadership and collaboration ...
06/04/2025

We are honored to receive the 2025 ReadyCommunities Partnership National Service Award for leadership and collaboration to augment community resiliency with critical supplies following Hurricane Helene.

The ReadyCommunities Partnership National Service and Sacrifice Awards program was launched in 2007 to honor volunteer and career responders for their leadership, heroism and service in saving lives and fostering resiliency in the first few hours or days of a large-scale or national crisis. Founding advisory board members included Chairman Hon. Asa Hutchinson, Co-Chairs Hon. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Hon. Byron Brown, Hon. Joe P. Riley, Jr.

Presented on June 2, 2025 by the office of Congressman Chuck M. Edwards (NC-11) in Hendersonville, NC.

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Swannanoa, NC

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https://www.wcen-wnc.org/

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