Rise Erwin is a community-focused group of individuals living and working in Unicoi County who seek to improve the community in which they live.

The Nolichucky River runs through Unicoi County, and you may have seen photographs of the devastation they experienced.

Rise Erwin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Bald Creek Relief’s mission is to empower local communities in the greater Blue Ridge region by providing essential relief and fostering long-term recovery.

They move supplies and volunteer wherever they are needed. They could use your help!

Bald Creek Relief is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Beloved Asheville is committed to improving the well-being and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through their focus areas of Home, Health, Equity, and Opportunity.

They have been dedicating every resource to those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Beloved Asheville is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

ReString Appalachia is an initiative from American Songcatcher supported by over 200 musicians, instrument makers, nonprofits, venues, visual artists, actors, and media outlets, dedicated to getting quality instruments back in the hands of those who lost them due to Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton.

Asheville GreenWorks inspires, equips, and mobilizes communities to create an equitable, climate-resilient future.

They have cleaned up almost 7,000 river miles and have mobilized over 150,000 volunteers.

Asheville GreenWorks is a public charity.

Appalachian United Initiative is “Rebuilding and Supporting the Appalachian areas of East Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina.”

We like them because of their Christmas drive that they are coordinating with the Cajun Navy.

AUI appears to be new; we would like to direct resources to them to support their mission. We do not know if they have 501(c)(3) status yet.

mountaintrue is “committed to moving our region toward a clean, sustainable energy future. This is crucial to keeping our rivers, air and mountains clean and healthy, and maintaining the unique biological diversity and natural heritage of Western North Carolina.”

MountainTrue has been using their connections and resources to support Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts.

Mountaintrue is a public charity.

“The River Arts District (RAD) in Asheville is renowned for its creative community of hundreds of artists. Situated along the historic French Broad River, one of the oldest rivers in the world, and surrounded by ancient mountains, the district has a rich history that infuses its vibrant spaces.”

Their disaster relief fund supports artists and helps to rebuild the buildings and studios of the River Arts District.

They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Helene Rebuild Collaborative’s mission is to “build resilient communities in post-Helene Appalachia.”

They also state: “We are a rapidly evolving, grassroots organization equipped to serve our neighbors through partnership and collaboration. Our operations have surged from the initial efforts of friends inspired to provide basic needs to West Asheville residents to a highly coordinated force of volunteers, efficiently identifying and addressing short and long term needs.”

Helene Rebuild Collaborative coordinates with The French Broad River Academy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The mission of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for all people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, enduring for future generations.

Learn more about how they’re helping improve our post-Helene world here.

They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Wilderness Response Network has two ways that you can donate to our cause and others:

1) You can purchase art through our community market, guaranteeing that a portion goes to the artist and that a portion goes to non-profit organizations of which we approve.

2) You can send us a direct donation. Once we recoup our own losses in getting started (we are so close!), we will begin working on sharing financial resources with our partners.