How to help: Hurricane recovery continues in NC

As recovery continues in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee and other coastal states earlier this year, companies in the LBM industry are working to direct help to where it is needed most.

Kellick & Associates, a local building industry advisory firm, is helping to organize resources to share with those who may be able to help. See below for ways you can help with recovery efforts.

Nonprofits helping Western North Carolina rescue, recovery, and rebuilding:

For desperately needed building materials please send to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity. Monetary donations can be made to all. The fastest avenues to get your contributions to people in need will be Rutherford HFH or a local church.  

Local churches (all denominations) are also taking donations of materials or money with a direct pass-through to their local community.

Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity 

269 West Main Street
Forest City, NC 28043
828-248-3178 

*Please contact Ruth Kellick-Grubbs to schedule building material donations Ruth@KellickandAssociates.com or 864-363-5563. 

Samaritan’s Purse International
Founded by Franklin Graham and based in Boone, NC which was significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene.

NC Community Fund – Disaster Relief
North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund 

Red Cross
Disaster Relief Services | American Red Cross 

United Way
NC Disaster Relief Application | United Way of North Carolina

Materials needed for rebuilding:

For those able to donate supplies, the following list includes some of the most-needed materials:

1. Lumber (2x4s, plywood, OSB sheathing) 
2. Roofing materials (shingles, metal roofing, underlayment) 
3. Drywall & insulation (fiberglass insulation, foam boards) 
4. Concrete (bags of cement, ready-mix concrete) 
5. Windows & doors (standard and storm-resistant) 
6. Exterior siding (vinyl, wood, or fiber cement siding) 
7. Flooring materials (subfloor plywood, vinyl, laminate) 
8. Electrical supplies (wiring, junction boxes, outlets, switches) 9. Plumbing supplies (pipes, fittings, water heaters, faucets) 
9. Paint & primers (exterior and interior paint, caulking) 
10. Fasteners (nails, screws, anchors, bolts) 
11. Weatherproofing materials (tarps, flashing, waterproof membranes) 13. Sealants & adhesives (caulk, construction adhesive, sealants) 14. Insulation materials (spray foam, fiberglass batts) 
12. Floor joists, beams, and trusses for structural repairs 

Tools & Equipment:

1. Hand tools: 

• Hammers 
• Screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead) 
• Utility knives 
• Pry bars/crowbars 
• Measuring tapes 
• Levels 
• Hand saws 
• Wrenches (adjustable, pipe) 
• Pliers 
• Chalk lines 

2. Power tools: 

• Drills (cordless and electric) with drill bits 
• Circular saws 
• Reciprocating saws 
• Nail guns 
• Power sanders 
• Impact drivers 
• Power generators (for sites without electricity) 

3. Safety equipment: 

• Hard hats
• Work gloves 
• Safety glasses 
• Respirator masks (N95 or higher) 
• Hearing protection 
• Steel-toed boots 

4. Ladders & scaffolding: 

• Extension ladders 
• Step ladders 

5. Specialty tools: 

• Roofing nailers 
• Drywall saws and mudding tools 
• Plumbing snake or auger 
• Tile cutters 
• Concrete mixers or wheelbarrows 

6. Debris cleanup tools: 

• Shovels (flat and spade) 
• Rakes 
• Wheelbarrows 
• Trash bags 
• Heavy-duty brooms 
• Chainsaws (for tree removal) 
• Sledgehammers 

7. Miscellaneous supplies: 

• Extension cords 
• Tarps for temporary protection 
• Work lights 
• Buckets and mixing trays 
• Duct tape, electrical tape 

Please send donations of materials to Rutherford County NC Habitat for Humanity.  Monetary donations also welcome. All materials are going immediately to those needing  critical repairs and rebuilding.  

Contact Ruth Kellick-Grubbs for shipping/receiving information and scheduling: 864-363-5563 or Ruth@KellickandAssociates.com