Our mission at Providence is to make, grow, and unleash disciples of Christ. At the end of September, North Carolina, Tennesee, and surrounding areas were severely damaged by Hurricane Helene. Our hearts deeply grieve for the loss that has taken place and for those affected by Helene.
Part of living out our mission at Providence is being the hands and feet to those who need it, and the current needs are plentiful! We are working alongside and through local churches in the Erwin, Flag Pond, and Ashville areas to help serve & meet the needs of the people there. Helping meet the physical needs of these people is an amazing launch pad for the Gospel to be proclaimed and for these churches to connect with those in their communities.
Providence members, you are being unleashed to be the hands & feet of Jesus in this way because God is worthy!
Ways To Serve
Below you can find many ways to help from providing supplies, joining the disaster relief team, and helping financially. All physical donations can be dropped off in the bin in the Providence Lobby on Sunday Mornings before or after services or during office hours (9 am-4 pm; Monday-Thursday).
Provide an Emergency Cleanup Bucket
By providing a bucket filled with this list of supplies, you can help a family begin the process of recovering their house after the disaster. Please include all of the supplies in this list & follow the packing video provided. This will ensure that every bucket is the same and all supplies are provided for!
- One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If reused, please scrub clean. Do not use a bucket that has held chemicals of any kind. No screw lid. Advertisement on the outside acceptable.)
- One 4-8oz. pump spray air freshener
- Five scouring pads (No stainless steel or pads with soap in them. Remove from packaging.)
- Seven sponges, including one large
- One scrub brush (With or without a handle.)
- 18 reusable, lightweight multipurpose dry cleaning towels (No terrycloth, microfiber, or paper towels. Remove from packaging.)
- One 32-64oz. or two 25oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
- One 16-34oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap
- One 12-40oz. bottle of liquid concentrate household cleaner that can be mixed with water (No spray bottles.)
- One package of 36-50 clothespins
- One 50-100ft. clothesline (Cotton or plastic line.)
- Five dust masks (N95 particulate respirator dust masks preferred; No surgical masks.)
- Two pairs of heavy-duty, waterproof dishwashing gloves (Latex-free, non-surgical. Durable for multiple use. Remove from packaging.)
- One pair of work gloves (Cotton with leather palm or all leather.)
- 20-28 heavy-duty or contractor-type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a roll (Remove from packaging.)
- One 6-9oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent (Pump spay bottles must have protective covers. Packs of 10-20 insect repellent wipes are also acceptable.)
Please reference the video in the button above to see the best way to pack the buckets.
Other Supplies Needed
Paper Goods:
Please place any paper good items if small enough in a grocery bag all together.
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Adult Diapers
- Baby Diapers
- Diaper wipes
- Kleenex
- Paper Plates
- Paper Cups – Hot and Cold
- Plastic Utensils
- Ziplock Bags
- Garbage Bags
Sanitary Items:
Please place any sanitary items if small enough in a ziplock bag or a grocery bag all together.
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Soap
- Razors
- Adult Toothpaste
- Adult Tooth Brushes
- Kid Toothpaste
- Kid Tooth Brushes
- Deodorant
- Feminine Products (Pads, Tampons, Liners)
- Contact Solution
- Bandaids
- Wet Wipes
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Neosporin
- N95 Masks
Donate A Coat
Since many people lost all they have, the need for a winter coat as the temperature drops is prevalent. If you have an extra coat, please consider donating it to help a family in need! All coats can be placed in the Disaster Relief Supply Bin in the Providence Lobby.
Donate Financially
Any and all funds donated will go towards the needs made known by our church partners, alongside funds for fuel and food. You can give by selecting the Disaster Relief fund on our giving form.