Helping Starts Here: Support Oak Hill’s Relief Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Our FLEX Partners team is gutted by the devastating loss of life, property, and community experienced over the last week as a result of Hurricane Helene. It’s hard to fathom the magnitude of this crisis, and the images you see on the news barely scratch the surface of what those on the ground are facing.

We would like to highlight one story that hits near and dear to our hearts: The community surrounding Oak Hill Charter School in Caldwell County, North Carolina.

The staff and families at Oak Hill have personally been devastated by the storm, yet in the midst of their own needs, they are rallying to meet the needs of others—and we’d like to help.

Oak Hill is serving as a designated supply drop-off site in Caldwell County and is coordinating moving items to the highest-need areas in the state. They are also providing meals and offering victims a safe place to shower, rest, and charge their phones—they served more than 200 people in person on Monday alone.

A member of their team on the ground passed this along to us:

We still have families trapped in the mountains, unable to get out due to mudslides. Many of our school families and people in the area are still without power and water. A family was rescued on Monday from the Collettsville area of Caldwell County. They hadn't eaten anything since Friday. We barely keep supplies at our school site for more than a few hours before they are taken the needs are so immense. There is a major gas shortage, and many families are having to rely on churches and local businesses to get a meal.

We are inspired by everyone at Oak Hill and all of those supporting efforts on the ground. If you are able to support their efforts, please consider purchasing items from their Amazon Wish List. They will go directly to those in need.