Help Us Rebuild Western North Carolina After HurricaneHelene

Over three months have passed since Hurricane Helene tore through our lives (watch here), leaving our communities in trauma and disarray. Every day, we see the lingering effects: displaced families living in tiny homes, RVs, and tents; debris lining the roads; vehicles swept into rivers and streams; and once-fertile cropland buried under layers of silt. It's freezing, and people are losing hope.

While the immediate aftermath of the storm has passed, and the larger disaster-relief organizations have moved on, the people of Western North Carolina remain committed to the long-term recovery of our region. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and tackle the immense tasks ahead—but we need your help to make it happen.

Based in Marshall, NC (learn more about our town here), The Homeseed Project is a grassroots initiative offering hope and systemic support to our displaced neighbors. Through our program, we:

Match individuals and families living in temporary shelters with local homesteaders and small farmers.

Provide skills training in gardening, carpentry, and animal care, helping participants rebuild their lives.

Connect participants with long-term therapeutic and social services for holistic healing.

Offer homesteaders expert guidance in sustainable agricultural practices, forestry restoration, and micro-enterprise development, in partnership with organizations like Mountain BizWorks, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, and the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project.

Together, we aim to create a community where healing, resilience, and hope flourish, whatever adversity may arise.

We’re ready to file for our non-profit status, but we need your support. Our immediate goal is to raise $1,400 for attorney fees to establish our 501(c)(3) status. Any additional contributions will go directly toward launching our pilot project and unforeseen expenses.

Every dollar or share makes a difference. Please join us in creating a brighter future for Western North Carolina.

Follow our progress and get involved: [Visit our Facebook page].

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Camela Klein, Acting Director