Commitment to Community in Greater Carolinas and the Southeast

Thank you to all who have given to the GoFundMe – supporting people on the ground in hard-hit areas around Asheville. As of this morning, Oct. 17, the campaign has gone over $15,000. Every donation will go directly to those in need. 

My heart hurts for the people in the Greater Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, and the surrounding communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.

In times like these, may the strength of our community shine as we come together to support one another. We grieve with those who are experiencing this unimaginable loss and displacement, and we are committed to extending our compassion and assistance.

Many of us – MKP USA staff, role holders, and Board Members – have been in communication with our brothers and sisters in many towns and communities throughout the southeast. We are deeply saddened by the losses they are reporting, and grateful for the stories of strength we’re already hearing. If you know men in these areas – reach out and ask how you can best support them.

Together, we can help rebuild and offer hope to those who need it most. Stay safe, stay connected, and know that you are not alone.

Lonnie Hamilton
MKP USA Chair

GoFundMe Campaign for direct support to people on the ground.

The fund was set up by Dr. Zachari Cahn, one of the MKP Asheville Community men. This fund is not managed by the ManKind Project USA. Donations to this GoFundMe are not tax deductible.

LOCAL RESOURCES: 

• Buncombe County Relief Resources & How to Help List
  Click here for a comprehensive list for resources, needs, and opportunities to help in Buncombe County.
• WNC Relief Resource & How to Help List
  Click here for a comprehensive list for resources, needs, and opportunities to help across WNC. 
• Sage Turner – Avl City Council – SageTurner@avlcouncil.com
• Black Thorn Farm and Kitchen blackthornfarmandkitchen.com 
• Water Development and Distribution – @eleanor_bramwell
• Music Relief Fund – Josh Blake @iamavl 
• NC Regional Livestock Center – https://www.facebook.com/WNCLivestock/ 

NATIONAL RESOURCES:

• Donate to the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ 
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/volunteer-donate
• World Central Kitchen provides direct food support using on the ground resources: https://donate.wck.org/give/622465/#!/donation/checkout 
• Samaritan’s Purse is responding in five locations after Hurricane Helene left a 500-mile trail of devastation from the Gulf Coast of Florida to the mountains of western North Carolina: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/nam/ 
• Americares is responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene with teams on the ground across the southeastern U.S.: https://my.americares.org/give/460978/#!/donation/checkout?utm_source=DI2302U4&c_src=DI2302U4&c_src2=DI2302U4 
• The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) team is on the ground, supporting shelters for displaced people and pets in North Carolina, and preparing for animal rescue efforts in Georgia.: https://give.ifaw.org/page/hurricane-Helene-response