Excel Helene Disaster Relief

Funds for disaster relief, supplies, rebuild and distribution.

We're part of a coalition to #rebuildWNC

Now that the dust has settled and the news cycle has shifted to other storms, elections, sporting events, and interest rate decisions, Western North Carolina still needs to be rebuilt. The 90%+ of people whose insurance won’t cover the damages left by Helene need help. The 6,000+ miles of road that were damaged need to be rebuilt. The over 100,000+ homes in WNC alone that were damaged or destroyed by the winds and the waves need to be repaired.

And many hearts need to be made whole.

It is in these types of situations that only sacrificial love will do.

Together with Operation Blessing, Adventures Relief, World Vision, Mercury One, United Cajun Navy, and others, we’ve committed to being here until the job is done. And after it’s done, our faculty, staff, and students will be here like we always have, not just volunteering, but being faithful and helpful community members, great employees, and loving neighbors.

We’d love to have you come along on the journey with us.

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Helene Holiday Fund

Rebuilding doesn’t just mean rebuilding homes. It means rebuilding the economy, restoring lives, and helping the community thrive again. In WNC, tourism is our lifeblood - especially fall tourism. This year, because of Helene, many businesses missed out on a crucial time of year - right before the tourism drought that is winter. At the same time, many first responders, ministry workers, and disaster workers are tired and in need of a break coming into the holidays.

Help us take care of both at the same time. Together with Adventures Relief, we’re buying gift cards at local restaurants, cafe’s, and B&B’s and giving them to first responders, ministry workers, and disaster workers during the holidays.

Together we’ll help boost the local economy through the holiday season to keep businesses open, people employed, and our community on the path to thriving again - all while taking care of the people most involved in that process.

Want to come serve with us?

We've partnered up with Adventures Relief, Operation Blessing, World Vision and others to #rebuildWNC.

Are you a parent, alumni, or friend of Excel's who would like to come and volunteer with us? If so, click the button below! Adventures Relief is handling the volunteer logistics of this initiative.

Simply state that you are with Excel while registering and they will make sure that you are setup to come and serve alongside us!

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