Organized by Children of Fallen Heroes
Urgent Relief for Children Displaced by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has brought devastating flooding and destruction to Asheville and NW surrounding areas of North Carolina, displacing hundreds of families and children. Children of Fallen Heroes (CFH) is stepping up to provide immediate aid and long-term support to those affected, but we need your help.
Who We Are:
Children of Fallen Heroes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children of fallen military personnel, first responders, and communities in need, displaced by natural disasters. With extensive experience from past disasters like Hurricane Mathew 2016, Florence (2020), we are ready to respond and provide support to those affected., we are mobilizing trusted teams to deliver essential aid and supplies to those hit hardest by Hurricane Helene.
Our Immediate Goals:
We are currently focused on providing critical supplies to families, first responders, and their children. The most urgent items we need include:
Aviation Fuel (Top Priority)
Water
Hand Sanitizers, Baby Wipes, Diapers, Formula
Pet Food (for Dogs, Cats, and Horses)
Tarps and Ropes
Sleeping Bags (Winter rated)
Hygiene Products: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo, Feminine Hygiene Supplies
Long-Term Vision:
We are also preparing for the long-term care of children displaced by Hurricane Helene. CFH plans to develop a Child Displacement Center on our 82 acre property in Moore County, NC. This center will serve as a safe haven, providing temporary housing, therapeutic programs, education, and a caring environment for children to begin healing and rebuilding their lives.
Our center will include:
- 50 Tiny A-Frame: To house displaced children and their families.
- 10,000-Square-Foot Main Building: A facility for indoor activities, communal dining, and supplies.
- Horse Rescue and Equestrian Therapy Program: A unique program where children will help care for rescued horses, fostering healing for both the children and the animals.
Additionally, we are establishing a Transitional Hub nearby, which will offer short-term housing for families as they transition to our main center.
How Your Donations Will Help:
Your contributions will directly support:
Providing immediate aid to those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Purchasing supplies like water, food, hygiene products, and aviation fuel.
Building and maintaining the Child Displacement Center and Transitional Hub.
Supporting long-term recovery efforts, including therapy and education for displaced children.
Why Your Support Matters:
In times of crisis, children are often the most vulnerable. Your donation will ensure that displaced children have a safe place to stay, receive vital resources, and begin the healing process in a supportive environment. Every dollar helps—whether it’s providing food and water today or building homes and support systems for the future.
Join Us in Making a Difference:
Please consider donating to support these children in their time of need. Together, we can provide hope, healing, and a path to recovery for those displaced by Hurricane Helene.
https://www.childrenoffallenheroes.org for more info.
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