Hurricane Helene may have brought devastation to Western NC, but Winstonians are an even greater force for good. Thanks to your help, communities in affected areas are receiving basic needs to help them on their way to recovery. Here’s a round up of what some organizations have gathered in support of WNC thanks to the community.
- Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools filled an 18-wheeler, three activity buses, one box truck, and more through the Water for Watauga campaign.
- Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office sent three trucks full of supplies to Buncombe County. Deputies, command staff, and Sheriff Kimbrough are on the ground assisting the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office with various needs throughout the county.
- Forsyth Humane Society and Forsyth County Animal Shelter provided 5,000 pounds of pet food + supplies to McDowell and Transylvania counties.
Multiple businesses are serving as drop off locations for donations — find out where to give here.
