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Equipped with a working spring, a few pallets of MRE's, a generator and a StarLink unit, our first aid station had its humble beginnings on Saturday, September 28th. With the initial aim to provide refuges of nearby shelters an opportunity to drink clean water and have initial contact with their loved ones, the Three Mile Aid Station grew to a major relief hub for the Avery Mitchell Yancey community in a matter of days. Having dispersed over 26 pallets of supplies and 2,500 gallons of gasoline, it's a success story that the Appalachian Rebuild Project is proud to call its first. 

Following the destruction of Hurricane Helene, many areas within Western North Carolina quickly became inaccessible. With the support of our team members who call WNC home, aid delivery efforts began within 48 hours of the storms aftermath. These efforts allowed for over 6 pallets of necessary supplies to be transported and dispersed into communities no longer reachable by roadways. 

The Warrick home in the community of Relief was overtaken by floodwaters during Hurricane Helene. Since that day, they haven't lived in the house the family cared for over a lifetime. ARP is proud to work alongside the Warricks, bringing volunteers and materials to restore not just a home, but a deep connection to place and memory. 

The Pensacola Free Will Baptist Church was ARP’s first official project, and a symbol of community strength in Yancey County. When floodwaters from Hurricane Helene damaged the church building, its members continued to serve the Pensacola community by turning the grounds into a vital aid station. Mobilized showers, hot meals, laundry services, and supplies were offered on-site, despite the building itself remaining in disrepair. In response to the church’s resilience and generosity, ARP joined the effort with hundreds of hours of volunteer work to restore a space that had become a beacon of hope in the days following the storm.

In the early morning of September 27th, decades of craftsmanship were washed away when floodwaters filled the woodshop of longtime Pensacola resident and local preacher David Boone. Though he had accepted the loss as permanent, ARP recognized the value of what his space represented, heritage, livelihood, and mountain pride. Through a collaborative rebuild, the Appalachian Rebuild Project is proud to honor the legacy of a man whose life has reflected the spirit of our community.

Like so many others, the Rose family faced extensive home damage in the wake of Hurricane Helene. With funding from ARP, the family was able to complete the necessary repairs to restore safety, security, and peace of mind to their home. Their story reflects the quiet strength of those determined to remain rooted in the mountains they call home.

The Shook family home withstood the storm itself, but in the days that followed, massive sinkholes opened on the property, leaving the landscape damaged and the home at major risk. ARP partnered with our local contractors to restore the land and secure the home's collapsing basement, helping the Shooks reclaim the property they had nearly lost.