Gerton Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

About this campaign

Gerton is a small community of about 231 residents halfway between Asheville and Lake Lure that took a substantial hit during Hurricane Helene. Homes destroyed, roads washed away, trees down, and no power, water, or cell service.

I've seen this quote from Mr. Rogers circulating a lot lately, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" Since the storm, the community has banded together to support one another, ensure every resident is accounted for, safe, and has necessary supplies. Two weeks later, access to Gerton is still restricted and it will take months, if not years to restore this community. Gerton Fire and Rescue has served as a central hub with its volunteers and others from the community working around the clock to ensure the safety and begin the cleanup process.

Lots of folks have ties to this community and want to find a way to help so I started this fundraiser to help raise money for Gerton Volunteer Fire & Rescue as they will continue to need resources moving forward. This is a marathon, not a sprint. This effort is being managed by Custom Ink and 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser will be sent directly to Gerton Volunteer Fire & Rescue.