Rebuild WNC: Support Hurricane Helene Recovery

Our names are Wilder Best, Trey Cabes, and Jim Bradshaw, and we are reaching out to urge you to support our beloved city of Asheville, NC, in its time of need. Hurricane Helene has devastated this place we proudly call home, and we need your help to rebuild what has been lost. Wilder is born and raised in Asheville, watching it transform from a quiet small town into a thriving city, rich with history and natural beauty. It's a place he holds dear, a place he calls home. Trey and Jim, though not from Asheville, have come to love Asheville since attending Asheville School. Though not new to hurricanes, they have never witnessed anything like Helene. Together, we share a deep connection and commitment to this extraordinary city.

Asheville sits in Western North Carolina surrounded by lush mountains and rivers. Historic landmarks like the Biltmore Estate draw in visitors and enrich the cultural tapestry of the community. But Helene's wrath has overwhelmed this community, causing all rivers in Western North Carolina to overflow, wreaking havoc by uprooting buildings, downing power lines, sweeping away vehicles, and taking the lives of innocent people. These rivers, once sources of beauty, now carry remnants of WNC's rich history, washed away in the floodwaters.

Helene's impact will be felt for generations. As Western North Carolina rebuilds and evolves, it will carry the reminder of nature's power and unpredictability. Now, more than ever, the resilience of Western North Carolina's community needs your support.

Our goal is to raise $50,000 to aid Asheville and the surrounding area's recovery. Many residents are currently without water, power, or cell service. The Western North Carolina Community Foundation is in dire need of resources to assist those affected. The WNCCF has a very independent, courageous, and capable team, but they need your help in order to make an impact. Your donations will play a crucial role in restoring WNC to a new story. WNCCF will help Western North Carolina rebuild in the present, and also help support WNC long term. We cannot stand idle when our city needs us the most. Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of those striving to rebuild their homes and their futures. All donations will go directly to the WNCCF. Please join us in this effort to heal our cherished community.