Western N.C. Mission Trip 2025
October 13-17, 2025
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated a large portion of Western N.C., Eastern Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia, with the Buncombe County/Asheville region of N.C. experiencing the greatest devastation. A year on, the devastation and impact on the people and community is still profound. Watch the message below from Bishop Rt. Rev. José McLoughlin, the bishop of the Diocese of Western North Carolina.
Organization
Hammer & Heart
Hammer & Heart provides urgent home repairs to neighbors of the Swannanoa Valley who are financially unable to maintain their homes in a safe or livable condition. Majority of work is repairing, installing, and replacing skirting on mobile home parks before winter.
organization
CORE
CORE is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that responds to disasters around the world. We deliver life-saving resources in the immediate aftermath - and empower communities to be self-reliant in the long run.
Want to get involved?
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FAQs
Common questions on the trip.
Who will be the leaders on the trip?
Trip Lead: Mission & Logistics: Becky Garrison
Pastoral Lead: Spirital Support: Father Ken
Worksite Lead: Connects us with organization and leads work: Bobby Vencill
CCE Communication and Hospitality Lead: Sara Vale
What type of work is needed?
- There are 10-12 mobile home parks in the area that were hit hard, so skirt repairs or replacements are needed
- Pick up trash, trees, and other debris from the storm
- Repair porches, stairs, decks, ramps, etc.
- Note: work is very weather dependent
What is the itinerary for the dates?
Monday, Oct. 13: Team drives to Black Mountain, N.C.
Tuesday, Oct. 14-Friday, Oct. 17: Work onsite in Swannanoa County
Saturday, Oct. 18: Return home
