Love from WNC - Post Hurrican Helene

Hello from Bridal Traditions' trusty Asheville-based writer, Val. I have been working with - and in awe of - Kelly Shumate for nearly eight years. She's not just a client and collaborator, she's such an ally, a massive friend, and a provider of inspiration and belly laughs. 
She and I discussed a blog about the recent aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and I was happy to oblige with a bit from our part of the world.

Places to Give & Key Resources

Consider these links to inform and help you choose where to give, if you wish. Remember to refresh the page often so you don’t miss updates. 

Resources
FEMA relief form
Asheville Relief 
Citizen Times Guide for help page  
Mom’s Rising help link   
NC Resources Readync.gov
NC power outages 
NC Traffic and Road Conditions
Tennessee SmartWay Road Conditions
Kentucky Road Conditions

Places to Give
Beloved Asheville
Bounty & Soul
Manna FoodBank
ABCCM (Asheville Buncombe County Christian Ministries)
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You can also love from afar! Click the image below to see places to shop and support area artists, restaurants and other businesses that make Asheville and this region so special.

Of course, we will recover.
Many of us are avid campers, travelers, hikers, cyclists, rock climbers, paddlers and lovers of the mountain life.
We are hardy, hearty, and stubborn.
And we are hopeful.
Thank you for the love, support and hugs from Wilkes County to WNC. We feel them and we love you back. Promise to come visit when things come back to life.

mini clean up crew