12/5/2024: Baptists on Mission is responding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of western North Carolina. Right after Helene hit, we set up large feeding and recovery (mud out, tear out, chainsaw, etc.) operations in 14 locations in Western North Carolina. Currently, we are operating 8 different sites. Volunteers are helping with feeding, shower and laundry and recovery. We are also rebuilding homes. We are providing Essential Rapid Repairs (ERR) to get homeowners back into their homes as quickly as possible (see below). You don’t need to be trained to serve. So far, more than 450,000 hot meals have been provided, over 10,000 volunteers have served and more than 4,500 recovery jobs on homes have been completed.

Click to see videos of the great work Baptist volunteers have been doing in Western NC

We are starting the first rebuild phase of Essential Rapid Repairs (ERR). In this first phase we are trying to get people back into their home and make it safe, sanitary and functional (not finished) before the worst of winter. Volunteers will be needed for the next few years to help people finish their homes. 

Please know that we will have many opportunities to serve for many weeks, months and years to come. 

All financial gifts go directly to assist those impacted by the storm. Designate your gift for Helene and 100% will go towards Helene recovery efforts. Would you challenge your church or Sunday School class to help a family get back in their home? There is a donations button to give. On the comment section just put Helene/ERR and 100% of what you give will be used to help a family get back in their home. A gift of any amount will help!

Thank you for helping us offer hope to families affected by this massive storm. Please continue to pray for everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene.