10/10/2024
As you all know, the western NC area has been decimated by the hurricane, and relief efforts are slow to assist.
We cannot just stand by and not do something. That’s not who we are, and not the culture in my company.
There are SO many people who now have nothing, and some are completely cut off from assistance.
Charlotte Custom Stone has partnered with Racing for ALS (a Non-profit who normally raises money for ALS research and provides patient assistance) to collect much needed supplies and caravan them up to various communities.
FEMA assistance has been slow, and is mostly providing to larger areas, like Asheville. We are focusing on the smaller communities.
We will be closed on Oct 17th and 18th.
On Thursday, the 17th, we will be set up at the Lowe's Home Improvement on Hwy 74 in Indian Trail, NC for collecting supplies (list at bottom).
Friday, Oct 18th, we will be transporting those supplies in trucks and trailers up to the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock areas.
We have a contact with the Town of Lake Lure.
We also have a local who has been making regular runs up there, and knows the open roads, so they will lead our caravan.
We have applied for a permit to get into that area.
And, we will be escorted by local police/military personnel, if necessary.
Our plan is to get in, unload, and get out.
We will NOT be a strain on local resources, and will not cause a disruption to their efforts.
If we are asked to assist in any other capacity, it will be evaluated on the fly.
What we are asking from you is collection assistance.
We do not need help loading, but won't turn it away either. We will be there all day, starting at 8am.
Supplies are what we need. Bring stuff over, or shop at Lowe's onsite, and give them to us there.
Monetary donations can also be done thru this link, and funds will be used to buy supplies:
www.mightycause.com/story/Helenerelieffund
Here are some of the items they currently need. It is a fluid list, and will likely change a bit before we leave.
Electric heaters
Camping stoves
Propane
Batteries (all sizes)
Flashlight/lanterns
Gas and diesel fuel
MRE's or other dehydrated meals
Non-perishable foods
Empty oxygen tanks
Ready to eat baby formula and soy baby formula
Wipes
Toilet Paper
Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, plates, etc)
Hygiene products
Benadryl for bee stings
Metal Rakes
Ear plugs
Fuel
2 cycle oil & fuel
Safety glasses
Inflatable life vests
Tarps
Chainsaw chains
Bar oil
Shovels
Hand/Foot warmers (it's getting cold up there already)
Again, this list is VERY fluid.
Please let me know if/what you can do.
Thank you.
Collecting funds for supplies for Western North Carolina residents impacted by the hurricane.