Address: 1984 US- 70 

Swannanoa, NC 28778       https://goo.gl/maps/5vJ5xMfEFTRT3TQx9

Website: Gallery - Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation (swannanoavalleynhr.com) 

When: Contact to make arrangements; limited phone service (May contact Cynthia to help coordinate 828-333-8287)

What: This 106 bed nursing home is in the middle of Swannanoa which was devastated by Hurricane Helene. The nursing home does not have city power or water.  They are receiving some supplies but benefit most from visitors and caring souls to spend one on one time with the residents. We have brought painting supplies, music, decorations, sugar free snacks and drinks, therapy dog, and babies/toddlers and spent hours making a cheerful environment in their activity room and then visiting those that can't make it out of bed.  Their favorite activities are arts and crafts( painting) and music. For larger events, day and time has to be cooordinated with their activities director. For small groups visiting one on one with residents- this can be drop in. 

https://www.ashevillechristian.org/disaster-relief

What: In the heart of Swannanoa sits a wonderful school, Asheville Christian Academy. 

"Our school community has been struck by a devastating flood from Hurricane Helene, causing widespread and catastrophic damage across our entire campus. We are working to assess the loss and begin recovery efforts.

We are actively working with contractors and assessors to get a clearer picture of the total scope of the damage, but the financial gap is daunting. At this point, much remains uncertain, but what is clear is that we will need additional resources to bridge the gap. We are grateful to ServiceMaster Recovery Management for being on the ground since the day after the storm to help us clean out the mud and begin cataloging the damage. Initially, we are cutting out drywall and drying out buildings. See below for details of how you can help!"

As we begin to get our feet back under us, we will be able to organize volunteers, supply drives, and more. Complete the form linked on website to indicate your interest."

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xNHSE0KbuEWbralIFkXJGF55nrJo76tOo8t6UJwK_1BUOEEwWTZSWTIwMlNBVFNERDlMU0NHMk1PUy4u&route=shorturl

https://www.ashevillechristian.org/disaster-relief

Website: Blue West Opportunities 

BlueWest Opportunities offers services in Buncombe, Madison and Mitchel counties of Western North Carolina. Programs are provided to meet the needs of persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Services are offered in Residential settings, Pre-vocational and Day Activity Settings as well as Supported Employment in these communities. 

What: Blue West has two homes in Swannanoa, NC. They need donations both purchased and donated funds. 

CURRENT LIST OF NEEDS:

• Paper Towels

• Spray Cleaners

• Cleaning Wipes ( Clorox type wipes)_ 

• Body wipes

• Body Wash

• Flushable wipes

• Hand sanitizers

• Paper Towels

• Paper plates

• Plastic utensils

• Garbage Bags

• Aluminum tins for cooking

• Juice Boxes 

• Flavor packets for bottled waters

• Fresh produce

• Toilet paper

•  Canned Meats, Chef Boyardee, etc

• *Canned veggies

• Canned fruits

• Pudding

• Applesauce

• Gift certificates for catered meals: Chick-Fil-A; Subway; Jersey Mikes; Panera's; 

• Bottled Water

• Entertaining toys for adults with disabilities

bluewest.itemorder.com/shop/closed/ 

Donate - Blue West Opportunities 

Address: undisclosed

When: Donations can be dropped off in Oakley NC ( just east of downtown Asheville or Cynthia can drive them up from Travelers Rest 828-333-8287)

Website: Black Mountain Home 

Address: 80 Lake Eden Road

Black Mountain, NC 28711

When children need out-of-home placement, BMH can meet those needs through all the stages and phases of their growing up years. From infants born prematurely or with addictions to young adults working toward an educational or career goal, the ministry provides a safe, supportive home for youth of all ages and stages.

Programs include:

• Community-based foster care (foster families needed).

• Campus-based cottage care on our campuses in Black Mountain and Pisgah Forest, NC.

• Independent Living Program for older youth continuing their education beyond high school or working toward a career goal through our Apprenticeship Program.

• Lifelong Living for those with developmental disabilities who will need support as they move into adulthood. 

• From newborns to college age. 

URGENT NEEDS and WHERE TO DONATE:

UPDATED: 10/12

Words cannot express our gratitude for the much-needed support we have received. Your generosity has moved us to tears. To say our staff is exhausted is an understatement. Please give us time to rest, be with our families in the evenings and on the Sabbath, and get organized for the long road back. We will work with you if you absolutely cannot make it before 4:30 pm or can only come on Sunday. We have the most amazing, generous, giving staff, many of whom have experienced tremendous loss themselves, yet are on campus supporting the kids in our care. We want to care for them as we all begin to see recovery as the long marathon it will be. With hearts full of love and appreciation - thank you! 

DONATIONS : Mon - Sat by appointment only  9:30 - 4:30 pm

https://www.blackmountainhome.org/

 *Children's chewable Tylenol and Motrin

When: Donations can be dropped off or contact Cynthia (828) 333-8287 and she can drive them from Travelers Rest to Black Mountain

Monetary Donations: Black Mountain Home 

Address: 103 N Randolph Ave, Landrum, SC 29356

When: Every Saturday 8 am-Noon (April-October)

Address: 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

When: August 31 8:30 am-Noon