News Summary
Nonprofits in Asheville, North Carolina, are rallying to support families affected by severe floods in Central Texas. Hearts with Hands leads the effort, coordinating financial donations and supply deliveries. A trailer filled with essential supplies is set to depart for Kerrville, while additional aid is also directed toward families in Alamance County, North Carolina. Community involvement is critical, with several organizations providing assistance and highlighting the importance of solidarity during crises.
Asheville, North Carolina – Nonprofits Rally to Aid Texas Flood Victims
Organizations based in Asheville, North Carolina, are mobilizing support for families affected by severe flash flooding in Central Texas, where the crisis has resulted in a growing death toll and significant devastation. The Asheville-based nonprofit Hearts with Hands is leading efforts to coordinate financial donations and supply deliveries for those impacted by the floods.
A trailer filled with critical supplies is set to depart for Kerrville, Texas, on Friday morning, marking the first phase of relief efforts aimed at assisting affected families. The president of Hearts with Hands notes that the flooding disaster is reminiscent of the experience faced by residents of Asheville just ten months prior. Following this shipment, the organization is prepared to send a second load of supplies if the need arises.
Collaborative Efforts in Texas
Hearts with Hands is collaborating with multiple churches in the Kerrville area to ensure that assistance reaches those most in need. In addition to providing support in Texas, the organization is also extending aid to families in Alamance County, North Carolina, who are suffering as a result of Tropical Storm Chantal.
Volunteers from Hearts with Hands are actively packing essential items, including food and water, to help those who have faced losses due to the flooding. Their urgent efforts come as reports indicate an increase in desperation among victims still searching for missing loved ones in the aftermath of the devastating floods.
Local and National Response
Another Asheville nonprofit, Beloved Asheville, has made significant contributions to the ongoing relief efforts in Central Texas, having sent five truckloads of supplies since the flooding began. This organization stresses the importance of community support and maintaining hope during such catastrophic events. Their dedication highlights the spirit of solidarity as neighbors, even from distant locations, come together to help those in need.
As the search and recovery operations continue, the death toll has risen to 82 confirmed fatalities, with Kerr County reported as one of the hardest-hit areas. Local authorities are actively involved in search operations for missing campers, underscoring the urgent need for assistance and support.
Additional Support Initiatives
Numerous local organizations, including Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, are also providing critical aid to flood victims. These organizations are delivering meals and essential supplies to both first responders and affected individuals in Central Texas.
Further support efforts are being led by Mercy Chefs and Operation BBQ Relief, which are specifically focused on delivering meals to those impacted. The Uvalde Foundation for Kids is spearheading fundraising efforts to expedite assistance for flood victims, emphasizing immediate distribution of collected funds to families in need.
How to Help
As contributions continue to pour in from across the nation, interested individuals can support the recovery efforts by making donations to a variety of organizations working both in Central Texas and for families affected by the storms in North Carolina. The collective response from these nonprofits and volunteers demonstrates the extensive network of support established in times of crisis, reinforcing the message that help knows no boundaries.
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Additional Resources
- WLOS: Asheville Nonprofit Organization Mobilizes Aid
- WYFF4: Asheville NC Aid for Texas Flooding
- WCNC: NC Relief Organization Responds to Texas Flooding
- Wikipedia: Tropical Storm Chantal
- Google Search: Texas Flood Relief
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