Project # 5

Our neighbor experienced a complete loss the morning of September 27, 2024. Their family home and business was completely destroyed during the flood. This inspirational family was the first family in Yancey County to begin rebuilding at a new location, as their old property could never have a home on it again.  As close as they are to being moved into their new home, there is still a lot to do and they very much need support. Our neighbor is a brick mason and his entire shop was also washed away with most of his tools and equipment. We would also like to assist them in the removal of their previous home, as it will be important to close that chapter once they are all moved into their new home.

- Kitchen Appliances 

- Furniture 

- Shop 

- Tools 

Project # 14

Our neighbor experienced significant loss of their business in Downtown Spruce Pine. The entire lower level of their building was completely destroyed with over 8' of water flooding into the building. We are so thankful they decided to rebuild as they are an Anchor for Downtown Spruce Pine. We still have a very long way to go and the needs still include: 

- Plumbing 

- Electrical 

- Cabinets 

- Kitchen 

- Bathroom 

- Shelves 

- Dining Room 

Their rebuild project is so extensive; they have created a website to raise money and we encourage you to donate directly if you would like to. They have had tremendous losses and everyone in the community desperately wants this location rebuilt. 

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Project # 23 

Our neighbor experienced significant damage when a tree fell thru their roof and water collapsed their basement wall. We are so proud of our neighbor that has worked so hard to get their home put back together, the main level is almost complete, but we still have to get their basement put back together. The foundation wall that failed has been cleaned up and repaired, now they just need to rebuild their downstairs spaces. Their materials list includes: 

-Lumber

-Sheetrock 

-Drylock 

Project # 25 

Our neighbors survived 5 days of unimaginable stress after being trapped in their holler and unable to escape the floods and landslides that surrounded their property. Two gentle creeks became raging rivers with boulders & landslides tumbling down the mountain towards their home. This historical home took on significant water in the foundation and main level. They lost both access bridges and while one has been rebuilt, their primary bridge is still needed. 

Materials still needed include: 

- Lumber & bridge builders

 

Project # 30 

Our neighbor experienced extreme flooding that destroyed their home. Unfortunately the home is a total loss, but we are so excited for our neighbors as they have decided to rebuild their home. They have been working hard to grade off their new homesite and prepare it for their new home.  We still have a lot to do, their materials list includes: 

- Well Drilling 

- Septic Install 

- Power Install 

- Foundation 

 

Project # 37 

Our neighborhood church experienced some of the most severe flooding in the valley, although we have been but a small part of their rebuilding efforts, we are so thankful to have been able to offer the building materials they needed, when they needed them. They are currently working on their parking lot, as two creeks come together underneath and have left an extraordinary amount of debris in the pipes, which could cause additional flooding. 

Project # 61 

Our neighborhood church took on an extreme amount of water and flooded their entire lower level including the fellowship hall, Sunday School rooms, kitchen and the meeting spaces for the local AA group. The water came all the way into the sanctuary destroying everything under the one of a kind stained glass windows.  We still have a long way to go and the materials that are still needed include:

- Flooring 

- Stainless steel Kitchen shelving / equipment 

- Electrical 

Project # 68 

Our neighborhoods entire house shifted 7' off its foundation when a landslide slammed into the back of the house a demolished the foundation as water poured into the foundation. We are so thankful to be able to assist our neighbor in their rebuilding efforts. We still have a ways to go, the home will be sat back down on its new foundation on April 18 and from there we will begin the remodeling phase. Materials still needed will include 

- Sheetrock 

- Electrical 

- Plumbing 

Project # 71 

Our neighbors entire property that has been in their family for over 200 years experienced extreme flooding when the levee broke & debris from upstream came flowing down their beautiful property. The waters destroyed one family home and has left an unimaginable mess with silt, trash, and hundreds of downed trees. We have a long way to go to clean this up, but we are committed to bringing in the equipment needed to help them along the way. 

Project # 78 

Our neighbors experienced catastrophic flooding in at their historic property that has been in their family for generations. Located along the banks of the Toe River the flood waters and debris backed up at the bridge & absolutely destroyed a whole small community. All of their neighbors that were home, were lost to the unexpected and extreme flooding that occurred. We are so thankful that our neighbors were not at home the morning of the flood and they are still with us today, however their property has been severely damaged and it will take us a while to get it all back together. Their materials list includes:

- Full demolition of inside and remodel 

- All new electrical and plumbing 

- All new floor joists, flooring, walls, insulation and sheetrock 

- All new appliances 

- Full Barn & workshop repair 

Project # 82 

Our neighbor experienced extreme flooding and lost their entire business / nursery when the river came pouring out of its banks. We are so very proud of them for not giving up and for being willing to rebuild. 

- Lumber 

- Plastic 

- Greenhouse accessories 

Project # 98  

Our neighbor experienced extreme flooding at his historic 1870's General Store & Cabin. There was over 7' of water in the basement and 3" in the main level of the store + his beautiful cabin was nearly destroyed with over 5' of water that busted all his windows and left over 2' of debris inside. We are so thankful our friend is committed to restoring his cabin and continuing his beautiful stewardship of the old general store. There is still alot of work to do & their material list includes: 

- Windows & Doors 

- Lumber 

- Subfloors & finished flooring 

- New plumbing and electrical 

- Stabilize Wall & Foundation 

Project # 118 

Our neighbor experienced extreme flooding throughout their property. Their art studio was completely destroyed and many of their buildings floated away. The clean-up process is underway as so many of their art supplies and beautiful crafts are still buried in the mud and silt around the property. Volutenteers have been committed to searching thru the debris to help our neighbor find all their treasures. We have a lot to do. Not just property clean up, but home / damaged building removal & the construction of a new home. Materials list includes:

- Septic Installation 

- New Foundation 

- New House 

- New Studio / Workshop 

Project # 320 

Our neighborhood beauty shop experienced extreme flooding in Downtown Spruce Pine. They were able to get the property mucked out quickly, and now we are working hard to help them get the building materials they need to get put back together. We still have a long way to go. Their materials list needs include:  

- Electrical 

- Plumbing 

- Beauty Shop Equipment 

Project # 337 

Our neighbor experienced catastrophic flooding on their homestead. Not only did the floodwaters destroy their home & their children's home, it also destroyed their bridge home as well. Our neighbors are determined to rebuild and we are standing with them to get them all of the building materials they need! We still have a very long way to go, they are still cleaning up the property and slowly beginning the reconstruction of their home. 

- Lumber & Block to rebuild foundation 

- All new electrical & plumbing

- New Bridge 

- Demo of inside of house 

- Full remodel of inside of house including all family spaces

Project # 333 

Our Elderly neighbor lost all access to their home when their small creek became a raging river. Their mothers house below them was washed away and since the storm they have had to climb down a very steep bank and back up just to get in and out of their home. The cost to replace the access is extraordinary and we need some major assistance to help get this rebuilt.

Project # 378  

Our neighbor experienced devastating flooding when the mountain behind their historic cabin unleashed an unimaginable amount of water that literally poured thru their 1870's cabin. Thankfully our neighbors are committed to rebuilding this beautiful property. They have a very long way to go. Their materials list includes: 

- New Septic 

- New Spring box 

- Replace retaining wall 

- Replace Kitchen Cabin wall 

- Replace floor joists & interior walls 

- Replace kitchen and bathroom 

- Replace all electrical and plumbing