Hurricane Helene -
Asheville Response
Daily Situation Report
UPDATE #39
CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE MADE EASY!
Crisis Response International is excited to be partnering with AVL City Church to bless the families in Western North Carolina still recovering from Hurricane Helene with an amazing Christmas Toy Drive. Why it makes such a difference: Potable water was not restored for almost 6 weeks, and because this is a tourism-driven economy here in the Asheville area, many restaurants and hotels were closed. This left many people underemployed or unemployed for over a month. Many parents are unable to provide presents for their children due to focusing on rent first. This is a great way for Crisis Response International and the local church to really impact the area with an injection of help and hope!
Here is the Amazon link mentioned in the video: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1565TX22SJ54W?ref_=wl_share
If you want to send new, unwrapped gifts separately, please mail them to:
CRI TOY DRIVE AVL City Church
3867 Sweeten Creek Rd.
Arden, NC 28704 Be sure they arrive by December 12th!
Thanks for giving!
GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING!
From October 1st to December 13th, Crisis Response International (CRI) was on the ground in Asheville, North Carolina, meeting the urgent needs of those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Our dedicated teams served hot meals, distributed essential supplies, and assisted homeowners with tree and debris removal. We served over 30,030 meals and distributed more than 106 tractor-trailer loads of supplies, providing comfort, care, and hope to the greater Asheville area during this critical time. We've also removed over a half million pounds of trees and other storm debris!
THANK YOU CRI PARTNERS
Please note- we are no longer receiving onsite donations/resources.
Your generosity fuels our mission to bring relief and hope to those in need.
Together, we’re making a difference in Asheville!
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We need your support and prayers during this critical time. Your contributions can make a significant impact on the lives of those affected. Here’s how you can help:
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Please keep the affected individuals and our response team in your prayers—Intercede with us for the hand of God to be seen on the ground.
Your financial support can help us provide essential supplies and aid, food, and support services.
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Your assistance is invaluable, so if you have resources or connections in the affected area, please reach out to us and let us know how we can collaborate to maximize the impact of relief efforts.
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TO DO GREAT THINGS
Because we care deeply about the safety of the people we serve and those who serve with us, we would love for you to get trained with us. This helps us ensure the integrity and continuity of our mission, and brings us together as a like-hearted family. Our training will cover everything from our mission to our protocols, and from the logistics to loving people well. We do ask that you don’t self-deploy, so you will need to submit an application and await approval to serve with CRI on any deployment.
If you’d like to join our team of CRI Responders we invite you to begin your training today.
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