Dear Advocates,
It is with a heavy heart that we reach out to you during this challenging time. Our state has once again faced a natural disaster.
In response, NCCASA, NCCADV, and CFWYI are collaborating to support our programs and survivors in the west. We are currently gathering information from the programs on their needs, understanding that these will become clearer as time progresses. We are committed to providing assistance and are implementing disaster relief protocols, given our state’s experience with such events.
Some programs are able to continue operating their crisis calls, while others have forwarded their lines to neighboring programs that are able to assist.
In these difficult times, it’s essential that we listen and allow those affected to communicate their needs. As you can imagine, programs impacted by Helene are navigating relief efforts and meeting the needs of the survivors they serve and the needs of their own friends and families. As a result, we ask that if you are able to offer assistance, resources, or support please reach out to one of the Coalitions and we will facilitate the connections. This will ensure the impacted programs are not overwhelmed by calls and messages during this challenging time. The exceptions would be if you are a neighboring program who could reach them with resources or you have a personal relationship with a staff member at an impacted program.
To our colleagues in the west, know that we are here for you and will continue to offer support as needed. To our colleagues in the east, we will keep you updated on how you can contribute.
Thank you for your compassion and partnership,
CFWYI, NCCADV and NCCASA
