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People in North Carolina starting to receive their tiny homes It has been a few weeks now since our little effort in Holmes County, Ohio to provide tiny homes to North Carolina was publicized on Fox News. The outpouring of support from people all over the US has been...

Our feature on Fox News today has generated an outpouring of generosity from all over the nation. Each tiny home costs around $8,500 to build and is outfitted with beds, a gas heater, toilet, shower, sink, and hot water heater. There is an estimated 120,000 homes that...

There is a great need to provide temporary housing for people impacted by the Helene flooding in NC. Victims are living in homes that were flooded and have mold (not livable) but are living in them anyways because they have nowhere else to go. Local companies in...

It's been just a little over 5 weeks since Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina and in that time our volunteers have responded in a big way. Thank you for all the meals prepared, mud out, tear out and chain saw jobs. Thank you for sharing His light and love to...

The ERR (Essential Rapid Repairs) pilot project started this week. Our goal is to put 500-1000 families affected by Hurricane Helene back in a safe, secure,   and warm environment as soon as possible. For $12,000 - $15,000 depending on the need, you and your church...

Here is an exciting update on the WARM Project! As we race to provide heat to over 1000 vulnerable households within the surrounding communities, we have been blown away by the generosity shown by everyone who has donated to our cause. There is still work to be done...

Hurricane Helene. It’s something so far out of my understanding I can’t comprehend it. The things I have experienced and seen here, and all of the loss and suffering; It’s enough to tear someone to shreds. It’s something that pulls my heart strings so deep. I know...

When you work with groups with a common cause, and a heart to help, there is a special peace at the end of the day. MMPR is grateful to work with some fantastic humans, with the mules working alongside us, giving with every step. Honored to work with Panther Armada...

We have taken a lot of your donated supplies to the Asheville, NC area. This is just a small glimpse of the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, and the cleanup required.

We've had a tremendous response from volunteers wanting to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. Every meal served, every job that's assessed, every encounter with a homeowner is an opportunity to bring light to a hurting world. Thank you for praying, giving and...

We have some wonderful loads of building supplies and fencing supplies coming together to go along with food/cleaning supplies/camping gear/warm clothing, etc. and we'll be loading trucks this afternoon! We know it is short notice, but we could use volunteers from...

The Kitchen family is another sweet family from our congregation who lost a lot during Hurricane Helene. After several weeks of not having a permanent place to stay, they have been blessed with a house they can use for approximately 6 weeks. They were able to salvage...

As temperatures hover around freezing this evening, continue to pray for our neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene. There are some areas of our state that will be without power for several months this winter.

The shelter beside Harris Middle School is open and ready for anyone who needs a warm bed, hot showers, hot meals, and help from the disaster. Everyone is welcome to stay as long as you need the assistance. They will even allow you to bring your pets. They have...

Gathered more fencing supplies to deliver to the WNC mountains! We definitely appreciate Tractor Supply Co. for again, going above and beyond to team with Mountain Mule Packer Ranch. Please show them your support, they are a fantastic example of a company that cares!

WARM Project There is an urgent need in North Carolina for heat sources. The last two nights, temperatures dropped to the lower 30s with a light frost. We have been working with a network of local churches to identify roughly 1,000 members Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey...

The remains of the road between Bat Cave and Lake Lure Mark Huneycutt

Well #2 at Trinity is in full swing servicing hundreds in the West Asheville area! The well is open and available to the public 8 AM-6:30 PM, 50 gallons per car per visit. Hot showers, laundry, free groceries, and household cleaning products are available 10 AM-3 PM....

Tree Cleanup Assistance Available! Do you have trees that need to be cleaned up from Hurricane Helene? We have a group of volunteers ready to assist! Please contact Ben Miller and send him a photo of the area at 330-464-4974 to arrange for help. We're here to lend a...

Another family was blessed today because of generous donations by many of you! This is just one of many stories.  

We love to see the unique giftings and callings God places on peoples hearts! Samantha and her sweet family attend FCC and she brought the first order of these sweatshirts to us this afternoon! You can still order your "All will be well" sweatshirt and 100% of the...

10/11/24 - Latest update on supplies needed: at this time we are not taking any additional donations of supplies except for those that are already scheduled to be shipped.

Several of our sites are distributing generators, kerosene, propane, camping stoves and heaters. Some areas will be without power for 6 more months and cold weather is already beginning to set in. Please continue praying for our neighbors in Western NC. We're grateful...

Officially headed home after 4 straight days of grilling & BBQ’ing! Served 2,000 burgers, 1,000 hotdogs, 1,000 chicken leg quarters, and 40 pounds of grilled chicken tenders. Heard lots of stories, some heart breaking, some inspiring, and some just plain crazy! I...

Update 10/11/24 2pm: Mule team has made it to their staging location and ready to set up loads. If you are aware of a current and legitimate need in the Bat Cave/Chimney Rock area, please let us know so we can coordinate help!

  Had to share these beautiful photos shared with me by Justin Harris of Mountain River Media They are of the Mountain Mule Packers and Diamondback Wranglers, as well as a motorcycle group that was assisting in the mountains as well. These photos are beautiful,...

Cofounder Aaron Fisher and his wife, Barbie, and daughter Rebecca, spent some time in NC last week helping with disaster relief. Here is an excerpt of Barbie’s experience: “I am not sure how anyone can wrap their brain around the devastation. It's hard to grasp what...

Two weeks post hurricane Helene. Got another generator hooked up for a couple up in the mountains in Fairview, NC that has not had power or running water all this time Thank you once again to all the generous donors who are making it possible for us to do this!

Hurricane Helene Response We have openings for a few teams starting next week and are accepting applications again. If you have availability to volunteer, please fill out the application, or call, or text us at 717-915-9770....

Mountain Mule Packers will be doing a donation collection on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 9am-11am. The location will be at 1530 E Broad Street Statesville, NC at the U-Haul Storage facility. We can use donations and volunteers to help with organizing! We are...

Update 10/10/24 8am: People helping people help people...so much can be accomplished when working together. This past 10 days has been a testament to that. There are countless numbers of people we want to thank so far, but this morning we wanted to mention these two...

We are so grateful for all the crews that have been coming to the Western North Carolina area to help our communities with clean up! And for all the supplies many of these have been sending/bringing. You truly are a God sent blessing to many people!   

All across Western North Carolina, volunteers are assisting homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene. Teams are helping clean out flooded homes, removing trees and tarping roofs. Each project is an opportunity to share the love of Jesus to hurting people....

Another semi load of supplies came in this morning! While that was being unloaded we were also loading out supplies that are being delivered today to those in need throughout the Western North Carolina area. We are so grateful for each of you that have donated...

I want to say a special thank you to this Group of young Amish guys from the C.A.R.E. organization out of Lancaster Pa, They cleaned up and cleared a lot of fallen Trees in Polk County. Thank u Thank u. The Polk County Citizens appreciate you.

We got the convoy safely to Foothills Community Chapel. And the people there were amazing! They stayed late to make sure we got unloaded and they were efficient and organized. They are sending supplies up into smaller communities that need help. A few of the guys...

Update: 10/9/24 10:45am: The mule team had a busy day with a lot of movement, and they were able to get supplies to several families at the top of a mountain outside of Burnsville, NC. Can't thank the Burnsville Baptist church enough for their hospitality and letting...

Fun fact : When bundled in 3-deep by 7-wide cubes of 21 bales, you can fit at least 126 bales and 50 bags of feed in a Chinook. - wow -

  Hurricane Helene Response [Florida] While the majority of our response has been in North Carolina, a small team stayed in Perry, assisting homeowners with the requests we've been receiving. Since arriving in Florida, our team has been busy tarping roofs and...

Arriving in North Carolina was a sobering experience. I went to a small town called Green Mountain to deliver lunch to a crew of the PCCR volunteers, who were helping with hurricane cleanup. We drove in and immediately I was shocked at the amount of destruction that...

Mountain Mule Packers helped bring supplies and food to several homes in the hollers of Tennessee and North Carolina,and has now moved the base camp so they can restock and start out fresh in the morning. They are all safe and healthy and will hit the trails in the...

In partnership with North Carolina Fire and EMS, Chazak medical personnel responded to an evacuation request for two elderly female patients, one of whom needed supplemental oxygen. In response, the team braved 8 miles of severely damaged roads on all-terrain vehicles...

UPDATE: THOSE WANTING TO VOLUNTEER!!Meals on Wheels Northeast Tennessee 704 Rolling Hills Drive Johnson City, contact (423)461-8221 to help. *All locations needed!Warehouse at Bristol Motor Speedway 106 NASCAR Blvd. Bristol, TN: Need volunteers to get critical...

Distribution centers are getting overwhelmed and overloaded in NC. Which is a good thing! The support has been absolutely amazing! Here are a couple pictures I took today of 2 different locations I was at. Unless you have a specific location ready for it, I would...

Update: 10/7/24 10am The mule team has been fed well each night by some locals near their staging spots.....if you keep hearing about these Appalachian people being some of the strongest, kindest people...believe it!!! We are witnessing it in these hollers daily. No...

Hey everyone, we're so grateful for all of the generous donations we have received!! Here's an update on what our plan is moving forward. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: (unless you already have a delivery...

Help Needed for Supply Hauling If anyone is able to help haul supplies from our church to other distribution locations in the coming weeks, please reach out to Ony Mullet at onymullet@gmail.com. You would need to provide a pickup, trailer, and a driver, and we will...

Week 2 begins as we serve families across Western NC. Hours before the sun comes up till late into the night, volunteers are offering hope to hurting people. Thank you for praying, giving and going. baptistsonmission.org/hurricane-helene