Please consider joining us this fall of 2025, as we return to help those recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. What exactly we do, and where, will be fine-tuned as we move through the planning stage, but will likely include rebuilding projects, and meeting the general needs of the people effected by the September 2024 hurricane. Your skills can definitely be matched with a need, so don't worry if you're not knowledgeable in construction! All we ask is that you bring open hands and hearts, and an attitude of: "God, we offer You our 5 loaves and 2 fish. It is all we have to offer. We acknowledge that they are not adequate for the task at hand. Thank you for using the gifts that You have given us to accomplish great things. Thank you that when You are the multiplier, 5 loaves and 2 fish can turn into anything You please." 5x2=∞

Families are welcome! 

•On site partnering with:
-Rebuilding Hollers-

More than 500 home/property repair and chainsaw projects available.

"Rebuilding Hollers Foundation was created in the aftermath of the devastating storm that ripped apart our beautiful mountains in Western North Carolina.

Our small remote Mountain Communities suffered extraordinary loss and damages. With three large rivers running thru Mitchell & Yancey County so many lives, homes, barns, workshops and farms were swept away. Many more flooded and damaged beyond repair. We are standing beside our neighbors making sure they have what they need to rebuild their homes and lives.

We are locals helping locals."

 https://risinglightrelief.org/

Rising Light Relief has an updated Amazon Wishlist, if you prefer to donate a needed item directly:

🛒 Amazon List #1 – Food & Cooling Supplies

•Monetary assistance is appreciated for lodging, fuel, food, transportation costs, and supplies. A portion of the donations that come in will be used to purchase tools to be used on repair projects while the FBC team is in NC, and then they will be donated to the local Baptists on Mission, who will be working on site through 2030. ***You can donate directly to this fund in the Church Center App > Give > Enter $ Amount > Designate NC Missions Trip in the Fund dropdown list*** Thank you for your generosity!

•Our goal is to not only come alongside these organizations in helpful ways on-site, but to also leave a donation with them when we leave, as they continue the hard work in their community. 

Approximate cost per person- 

$100 lodging (6 nights)

$80 meals (Dinner on Sunday - Breakfast on Saturday)

($50/pp commitment deposit due August 24th)

You are responsible for your transportation costs.

Contacts

Eric & Nelina England - (763) 645-7824

Jim Benson - (612) 718-0834