As thousands of Americans in Western North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and beyond face the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, communities are proving that resilience and compassion go hand in hand. This Thanksgiving, neighbors are coming together to support one another, providing hope and comfort amidst devastation.
The storm, which struck earlier this fall, left a trail of destruction. Record-breaking rainfall caused deadly landslides and flooding in the Appalachian region, claiming hundreds of lives. Thousands of survivors are now living in tents, displaced from their homes. The National Weather Center labeled the event a “once in 1,000-year flooding event.”
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David Burke, 59, from North Carolina, decided to take action. Although he lives over 300 miles from the hardest-hit areas, Burke felt compelled to help. Initially, his goal was to prepare 1,000 Thanksgiving meals for storm victims. But his community in Avery County quickly rallied behind him, transforming his solo mission into a massive effort involving over 200 volunteers. Together, they managed to prepare 5,000 meals for those in need.
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