Avery Upcoming Events Page

10/06/2024

FOR THOSE WHO NEED VOLUNTEERS, AND THOSE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER: See this post!
Please ONLY COMMENT IF: You're in need of volunteers. Please include the contact person's name/number and a description of what's to be done.

More info below:
We have created an email account specifically for folks who need help with tarping, limb removal, mud/tearouts (cleanup inside the home), etc. We have a stack of names and groups that are available to help, but we need to know where to send them. Please send an email to:[email protected]

10/05/2024

*DONATION INFO*
New official DROP-OFF site! Please only use this site for drop off donations until further notice!
Linville Falls location is now full, which the North Carolina National Guard will assist with delivering said supplies from First Baptist Church in Newland & the warehouse at Linville Falls TO ALL donation pick-up sites! Fire departments, churches, etc.
This has been done to alleviate traffic in drop-off areas!
PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE coordinate with the drop-off sites for the plans of your arrival. Drop-off sites ARE NOT pick-up sites (again to assist with traffic).
Official pick-up site location list coming soon.

10/04/2024

10/3 6:30pm update: I wish I could record everything I've seen, heard, and experienced since Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina last week.

It is complete devastation up here. Thankfully, we heard tonight that all elementary children have been found and safe. But they are still recovering people

Feeding Avery Families has been operating daily since Sunday, September 29. We are working with the Avery County government and federal emergency crews to supply food to everyone, even the most remote areas.

I've never thought disaster relief would be part of my resume, but here we are. Thank you to those who have donated. Thank you to our AMAZING volunteers, both returning and new ones. Thank you for your prayers. I am so grateful for this community.

We still need your help. Right now, we are trying to distribute food to every house in Avery County (population of 16,000 people) so each home can become a food hub for neighbors in the coming weeks. Many people can't afford or find the gas to drive into town for more supplies.

Here is our current supply list:
Flour
Sugar
Eggs
Cornmeal
Butter
Salt/pepper
Laundry detergent
Dry shampoo
Disinfectant wipes
Wipes
Cat litter
Dairy products (milk, cheese, etc.)
Deli meat
Bagged fresh produce
Sliced bread
Peanut butter and jelly

If you are bringing more than a car load of donations, please contact us so we know. You can text Sally Loftis (704-619-0575) or Vanessa Phillips (423-957-6202). We are accepting donations on Friday, October 4, from 10am-4pm. Bringing people with you to unload supplies is SUPER helpful.

We need volunteers on Friday, October 4, from 10am-4pm. Spanish-speakers are needed for translation, too. Volunteers are needed to also deliver food & supplies to certain roads, going house to house (teams of two or more).

I don't know if we will accept donations or distribute food this weekend because we (staff and volunteers) have been working non-stop and we all need a break to rest and recover. We will let you know as soon as possible.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. We are honored to bring Dick's vision to life every day.
Sally

10/04/2024

10/02/2024

10/02/2024

If you are searching for loved ones you have not heard from in Avery County, you can send a direct email to the command center at [email protected] and include the name and an address and they will do a wellness check.

We have folks working tirelessly to locate others during this time. Make sure to include your contact information as well.

09/18/2023

If you are a local and are interested in working at The Land of Oz during Autumn at Oz, the park still needs ushers for this weekend 9/22- 9/24! Use the email address below if you are interested!

02/13/2023

Basketball is still on tonight!
JV Boys play Draughn at 5:00
Varsity Girls play Mitchell
Varsity Bots play Rosman

01/02/2023

Mark your Calendars!

10/14/2022

Haunted trail safety guide!!

08/21/2022

Saturday, August 27, 2022

5 PM

The Annual Jack Hicks Singing will take place. After a couple years off due to sickness, come out and join in for a great night of worship in song, with:

The Inspirations
The Primitive Quartet
The Toe River Drifters
And more…

Bring your lawn chair and your appetite. All proceeds will go to the Tri-State Childrens Home.