It's hard to put into words the sites and scenes we are watching unfold in our beautiful state. Western North Carolina is absolutely devastated from the catastrophic and historical flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Places many of us have visited are absolutely decimated, and those who call these beautiful towns home are not only displaced but also desperate for support. The recovery won't end in the next few days - or even the next few weeks. It will take months, if not years, for these areas to recover and begin restoring some sense of normalcy. We each have an opportunity to ask ourselves: what if this was me? And once you reflect on that question, I encourage every person in my network to consider how you can contribute to this recovery effort. Join Jason Rymer and me in donating to United Way of North Carolina. Their fund will support both the short- and long-term efforts in Western N.C. If you'd prefer to give in other ways, consider giving to the local chapter of the Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse and World Central Kitchen -- each of these organizations has local responders on the ground. It's time to band together. It's time to spark the collective power of community giving. It's time to rebuild our state. It's time to support our fellow Carolinians. #HurricaneHelene #GiveBack #SupportWNC
United Way of North Carolina (UWNC) is proud to announce the launch of its UW Helps NC Fund, an initiative designed to support both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Duke Energy Foundation is making a generous donation of $100,000 to the Governor’s NC Disaster Relief Fund, a state fund which is also managed by United Way of North Carolina. This partnership with Governor Roy Cooper's office and THE DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION has matched UWNC’s fundraising efforts, doubling what has been raised to date, thanks to the collective giving power of our community. Click here to learn more and donate to the fund: https://lnkd.in/eA2RhMB7 #HurricaneHelene #NorthCarolina #UWHELPSNC #RecoveryFund #PowerofourCommunity