WNC Strong

WNC Strong

UNCSA stands with Western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Whether you’re looking to donate, volunteer or provide essential supplies, this page offers various ways to get involved and support recovery efforts. Together, we can help rebuild lives and restore communities.

Explore the options and see how you can make a difference today.

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Support WNC with your Ticket

This October, every ticket you purchase for a UNCSA performance directly supports Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina, with 100% of our proceeds going to help rebuild and restore the communities affected by this devastating storm. 

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Red Cross Disaster Relief volunteer

Partnering for Relief

UNCSA is proud to partner with the Piedmont Triad chapter of the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina. They have created a dedicated page on their website where members of the UNCSA community can directly donate to the relief fund. Your support will help rebuild and restore the communities impacted by the storm.

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Arts-Based Organizations

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Craft Emergency Relief Fund
CERF+ provides craft artists with support and resources for disaster and emergency relief, education programs, and readiness grants to strengthen preparedness. Committing to generosity, inclusion, and care, we advocate for the thrive-ability of craft artists and craft as an art form.
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Asheville Area Arts Council
Emergency Support Resources
ArtsAVL has compiled a list of emergency support resources for artists and arts organization impacted by disaster like the recent flooding in our area due to Hurricane Helene.
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North Carolina Arts Foundation
NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund

The NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund to provide funding and assistance to artists and arts organizations affected by Hurricane Helene.  

Community Organizations

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Appalachia Funders Network
Appalachian Helene Response Fund
The Appalachian Helene Response Fund will be working with member partners in the community on intermediate and long-term recovery efforts in affected communities.
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Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon's veteran-led Greyshirts are on the ground serving these communities. Route clearance teams continue to clear debris from roads, while reconnaissance teams assess community needs.
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World Central Kitchen

WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes to the frontlines with the urgency of now to start cooking and provide meals to people in need.

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North Carolina Government
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting contributions for hurricane damage. Contributions help with the unmet needs of hurricane victims. Contributions are made online by secure link after you submit the webform below.
  

This list of resources has been submitted by the UNCSA Community. We encourage you to do your own research before donating.