HopeMill has been busy during an incredibly meaningful few months. From raising over $40,000 during our 2nd Annual HopeMill Mountain Gala to spreading joy to adopted families by providing a cheerful Christmas to those in need, we’re excited to share the incredible progress your support has made possible this winter season.
This season, we’re excited to share the incredible progress your support has made possible – from community playground installations, helping seniors in remote areas, to special deliveries, and helping families return home with dignity.
HopeMill stayed busy this summer! From hands-on recovery projects to impactful community programs, we are proud to be paving the way toward resilience and recovery across Western North Carolina. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the Back-to-School Backpack Program in Avery County a success. Nearly a year after disaster struck, it’s clear that our neighbors in WNC still need us and we sincerely thank you for your continued support.
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary as HopeMill comes together with the community in the Town of Catawba for an unforgettable fundraising event. It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
We had the opportunity to meet several immediate needs and take on a major restoration project at Whitson Cemetery. That effort reminded us of something powerful: with collaboration, determination, and the insight of the affected community, there’s nothing we can’t figure out together. This volume is full of success stories, hard work, and valuable lessons, and we’re excited to share it with you!
This season, we’re excited to share the incredible progress your support has made possible. From bridge construction in remote areas, to special deliveries and helping families return home with dignity. You’ll also meet some of the unsung heroes, volunteers, case managers, and partners who make this all possible every single day. Thank you for being a part of the HopeMill family. We couldn’t do this without you!
After losing their home to Hurricane Helene, the McClain family of six was left without shelter. HopeMill stepped in to provide emergency housing, but their original mobile home was beyond repair due to black mold and severe roof damage. Thanks to a generous donation from Mountain Alliance and Mission, a new home is ready—but we need your help to finish the job.
HopeMill is collaborating with other local nonprofits to help facilitate and fund a dual project in Yancey County this summer. We were introduced to Haley and her family whose home was destroyed by the Cane River. When we arrived the first thing we noticed were tombstones, vaults, and caskets in what used to be their front yard. A privately owned cemetery with several family plots had been washed away by the roaring river during Hurricane Helene. Our goal is to raise funding to allow them to reestablish a home and sense of normalcy and facilitate the restoration of this local cemetery with dignity and discretion while raising awareness of this unique situation.
As we move forward in our mission to support Western North Carolina’s recovery after Hurricane Helene, we are continually amazed by the generosity and dedication of this community. Your support has helped families regain stability, restore essential services, and rebuild their lives. Here’s an update on the impact you’ve made and how you can continue to help.
Lisa and Howard Ray’s lives were forever changed when floodwaters from the Cane River overwhelmed their home. The couple was swept away as their house was carried over 400 yards by the rushing water. Miraculously, they survived by escaping through the walls of their home, but they lost everything in the process.
Stay up-to-date on all our efforts in Western North Carolina.
