In partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the people affected by Hurricane Helene.
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is working with the to support immigrant families after Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction in late September.
In partnership with Episcopal Relief & Development, the Diocese of Western North Carolina has been able to offer rebuilding support to families living in mobile homes in Brevard, NC and generators, heaters and hygiene supplies to families in Hendersonville, NC and Spruce Pine, NC.
By using an existing relationship between St. Phillip's Episcopal Church in Brevard, NC and community-based organization (El Centro Brevard), the diocese is restoring mobile homes that were flooded by Helene. While families wait for their homes to be completed, the diocese is providing temporary housing solutions via local vacation rentals.
Through Trinity Episcopal Church in Spruce Pine and St. Mary's Chapel in Hendersonville, Episcopal Relief & Development and the Diocese of Western North Carolina Latino Ministry have set up distribution centers for immigrant families. There, they are handing out generators, heaters, diapers, sleeping bags, hygiene products and other items in areas where power remains out.
Episcopal Relief & Development also continues to support the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina as they care for the people affected by Hurricane Helene both now and in the long term.
"Recovery for people in western North Carolina is still very much in the beginning stages," said Katie Mears, Senior Technical Specialist, Disaster Risk and Resilience, Episcopal Relief & Development. "While we are working with our church partners to help people with short-term needs before the weather starts getting too cold, we are also working with diocesan leaders to make plans to support long-term housing and other recovery support."
Please for the people affected by hurricanes, including Helene. Support to the will help people affected by the storms to restart their lives with dignity and agency.
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