$847,040
Storm Recovery Funding Mobilized
Hurricane Helene’s impact in late 2024 was devastating and far-reaching. This once-in-a-century storm ravaged our small mountain communities, leaving physical, emotional, and financial destruction in its wake.
With support from Dogwood Health Trust, Nantahala Health Foundation mobilized Hurricane Helene Relief Funds to support emergency relief, disaster response, and recovery efforts for those affected. Recovery will take years and the dedicated effort of agencies like these:
Organizations Awarded
Grant Impacts
Reigniting Hope Foundation, Robbinsville
$10,000 to address the amplification of homelessness and substance abuse following the storm.
Macon County Care Network, Franklin
$10,000 to address food insecurity and restock their pantry following the storm.
Highlands Emergency Council
$12,500 to address food insecurity and restock their pantry following the storm.
The Community Table, Sylva
$12,500 to address food insecurity and restock their pantry following the storm.
Hawthorn Heights, Bryson City
$5,184 to address the need for expanded services caused by the storm.
Child Medical Collaborative, Franklin
$12,500 to address an increase in services caused by the storm.
Vecino’s, Cullowhee and Franklin
$12,500 to provide additional medical services to farm workers impacted by the storm.
Restoration House of Western North Carolina, Bryson City
$12,500 to provide a stable housing solution for those displaced and unhoused by the storm.
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), Asheville
$12,500 to support regional farmers to ensure their products continue to find markets post-storm, specifically by connecting farmers to childcare centers.
Sunshine Community for Recovery and Wellness, Asheville
$12,500 to address the increased need for their services for those living in the NHF service area.
Cherokee Clay Food Alliance, Murphy
$12,500 to address the increased need for their services for those living in the NHF service area.
Kids Place, Franklin
$12,500 to address the need for increased services since the hurricane.
Four Square Community Action, Andrews
$12,500 to address the need for increased housing assistance since the hurricane.
Cherokee County Food Bank, Andrews
$12,500 to address the need for increased food security services since the hurricane.
Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers, Asheville
$12,316 to purchase a generator for use in future emergency situations.
Clay County Emergency Services, Hayesville
$12,500 to purchase computer equipment for use in future emergencies.
30th District Judicial Alliance, Waynesville
$12,500 to provide direct, trauma-informed counseling, crisis support, and psychoeducation for adult and child survivors of the hurricane.