FORCE FOR GOOD
One of our passions is to see our people be a force for good in our community. With that said - if you feel led to go, don't feel like you need to wait on something to be organized to jump into. If there is a day you can go and you are willing to help coordinate a group, let us know and we will continue to let others know. Teams have been forming and doing great work in this model.
WNC
Gary Holland is organizing a Baptist on Mission site in Burnsville. We have taken a load there and are helping with assessments in that community. To help serve, a person can sign up at the link below.
Ben Nahlen has been heading up some teams with Samaritans Purse.
We are trying to help make connections for any teams wanting to serve. We will update our Events Page and this page with upcoming opportunities to serve. If you would like to lead a team please contact Pastor Chris at chris@cowee.church
Baptist On Missions
We have a team with Baptists on Mission in Arden.
A little info on Baptist on Missions
Baptists on Mission is responding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of western North Carolina. We’ve set up large feeding units in Boone, Marion and in Arden. In addition, we’re setting up recovery sites in Boone, Spruce Pine, Hendersonville, Marion and a number of other areas.
Volunteers are helping in feeding; shower and laundry; chain saw teams; tarping roofs; mudding and tearing out homes; and more. You don’t need to be trained to serve with some of these opportunities. Please know that we will have many opportunities to serve for many week, months and years to come. Your team may very well be more needed a week or two or a month or two from now than they are right now.
Supply Collection and Distribution
We are asking for a PAUSE on collecting items for WNC accept listed items. These supplies can be dropped off at GR828 WNC Intake/Distribution Center. The needs are below (please note we are NOT accepting clothes at this time):
Electric Heat Sources
Sports Drinks
Building Tools for Rebuild
Contact: (828) 371-8062
45 Macon Center Drive, Franklin, NC, United States, North Carolina
Samaritans Purse Serve Info
Samaritans Purse
Location: Asheville, NC
Project Description: Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene and will help in Jesus' Name with tree work, debris cleanup, roof tarping, and mud outs. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads.
Length of Stay: Minimum stay of three days for overnight volunteers. Maximum stay of 2 weeks.
Schedule: Volunteers will work Monday through Saturday. At the beginning of a deployment, we work limited hours on Sundays.
Maximum Team Size: 15 (a team is made up of 2 or more individuals)
Minimum Age: Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older. Youth, ages 14-15, must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian, and youth, ages 16-17, must be accompanied by an adult chaperone unless the team is registered as a youth group. Youth groups may serve with Samaritan’s Purse and are required to complete a Youth Leader Covenant. Please read more information about our Youth Policy in the FAQ section.
Local / Day Volunteers: If you are local to the area, we welcome you to serve for the day. Due to the nature of disaster relief, our schedule must remain fluid. Due to many road closures please visit drivenc.gov prior to traveling. Please arrive at our orientation location, Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, Asheville, NC 28805. Volunteers will work Monday - Saturday, beginning Monday, September 30, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Day volunteers will need to bring a bagged lunch, water, and hand sanitizer. Make sure to fill up with fuel and food before arriving into the area.