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The flood situation in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has turned grim, with nearly 30 villages in Rajnagar block cut off due to the swelling Brahmani river. For four consecutive days, rising waters have inundated large areas of Pattamundai and Aul blocks, pushing thousands into crisis. In low-lying villages, water has entered homes, schools, and health centres, leaving residents stranded without food, clean water, or basic sanitation. Many are forced to stay on elevated spots with their livestock, fearing crocodile attacks at night, which are common in this delta region. Drinking water sources have been submerged, worsening the health risks. Despite residents alleging delays in relief efforts, local authorities claim they are in regular contact with the Special Relief Commissioner and that aid is on the way. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has warned of a fresh low-pressure system developing over the north Bay of Bengal around July 24, which could bring heavy rains and further worsen the flood situation in coastal and northern Odisha. #NewOdisha - Where Every Heart Beats Odia ❤️ #KendraparaFloods #OdishaFloods #RajnagarCrisis #KendraparaUnderWater #FloodsInOdisha #BrahmaniRiverFlood #HelpKendrapara #OdishaNeedsHelp #FloodReliefNow #VoicesFromTheFlood #StandWithKendrapara #FloodReliefOdisha

🚨FLOOD RELIEF AVAILABLE, PLEASE SHARE🚨 Our hearts are with everyone affected by the recent Hill Country flooding. In times like these, our community's strength shines brightest when we come together to support one another. Through the Community Services Block Grant, we're here to help our neighbors recover. KERR AND KENDALL COUNTY FLOOD RELIEF: 🔸️Emergency shelter 🔸️HEB gift cards for food, personal care, cleaning supplies, and fuel 🔸️Utility assistance 🔸️"Muck Buckets"(Heavy Duty Cleaning Supplies) For more information, visit us: 👤In Person:1216 South Sidney Baker, Ste. C, Kerrville, TX 78028 💻Online: www.ccsct.org ☎️Or Call: 830-896-2124 No one walks this path alone. Our community has always been resilient, and together we'll emerge stronger than before. Every act of kindness, every donation, every helping hand makes a difference in someone's life today. Hope is not lost. Help is here. Healing begins with community.❤️ . . . Nuestros corazones están con todos los afectados por las recientes inundaciones del Región de Colinas. En tiempos como estos, la fuerza de nuestra comunidad brilla más cuando nos unimos para apoyarnos unos a otros. A través del Community Services Block Grant, estamos aquí para ayudar a nuestros vecinos a recuperarse. AYUDA A LAS INUNDACIONES EN LOS CONDADOS DE KERR Y KENDALL: 🔸️Refugio de emergencia 🔸️Tarjetas de regalo HEB para alimentos, cuidado personal, artículos de limpieza y combustible 🔸️Asistencia de utilidades 🔸️"Muck Buckets" (Artículos de limpieza de uso pesado) Para obtener más información, visítenos: 👤En Persona:1216 South Sidney Baker, Ste. C, Kerrville, TX 78028 💻En línea: www.ccsct.org ☎️O Llame: 830-896-2124 Nadie recorre este camino solo. Nuestra comunidad siempre ha sido resilente, y juntos vamos a salir más fuertes que antes. Cada acto de bondad, cada donación, cada mano amiga marca hoy la diferencia en la vida de alguien. La esperanza no se ha perdido. La ayuda está aquí. La curación comienza con la comunidad.❤️ #HillCountryStrong #FloodRelief #CCSCTCARES #TexasStrong #KerrCounty #KendallCounty

🚨 At WSP we’re expanding our national roster of disaster housing inspectors. Want to serve, earn, and make a difference? Start here. Stand Ready to Serve – Join Our Team of Disaster Housing Inspectors WSP USA Inspection Services is actively recruiting inspectors nationwide to support FEMA in helping families recover and rebuild communities after major disasters. With hurricane season underway and forecasts calling for an above-average year, we’re expanding our database of qualified candidates so we can respond quickly when FEMA authorizes new deployments. 🔹 Why Join Now? • Be First in Line: Complete your pre-registration and be ready for FEMA adjudication so you can deploy faster when the time comes. • Serve with Purpose: Be prepared to help families recover by assessing damage and supporting disaster recovery efforts. • On-Call Opportunity: On-call, intermittent work based on disaster activity. Availability to deploy is essential. • High-Earning Potential: When deployed, you will have the opportunity to work long hours for consecutive days, creating a rare opportunity to earn significant income in a short period of time. 📋 Requirements: • U.S. citizenship • High school diploma or GED preferred • Valid major credit card for initial expenses • Ability to pass a FEMA background check • Willingness to work long hours in challenging environments ⏳Please note: Background checks and deployments are not immediate. Timing depends on FEMA’s needs and disaster activity. ⚠️ What You Should Know This is an on-call role that will require your availability to deploy on short notice. While deployments are not guaranteed and depend on disaster activity, you will be expected to be ready and willing to deploy when opportunities arise. Being available and responsive is key to working. 📲 Apply now to join our standby roster and be ready to make a difference when it matters most. 🔗 https://wspinspectionservices.com/join-us/ 💬 Questions? Visit our FAQs: https://wspinspectionservices.com/faqs/ WSP USA Inspection Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled. #WSPUSAInspectionServices #WSPUSA #WSP #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #HousingInspectors #JoinOurTeam

Displaced and Disaster-Affected In need of safe shelter, clean food and water, and emergency relief supplies For 1,000 families displaced and affected by the earthquake in Myanmar. More than 1.6 million displaced people in Myanmar have been impacted by the major earthquake on March 28, 2025. They urgently need assistance, especially with the approaching monsoon season. They require safe shelter, emergency relief items such as mattresses, blankets, mosquito nets, solar lamps, as well as access to essential services like legal aid, communication, and special care for vulnerable groups facing severe crises. Join us in providing support so they are not left behind. ❤️ Donate now at 👉 https://taejai.com/en/project/dst-myanmar-earthquake Teajai.com is donation platform in Thailand. ✨ Let’s build the society YOU want to live in! #Taejai #Donation

📢 Information regarding the Tazewell County Storm Relief Grant is available below. This grant is intended for individuals who experienced major damage as a result of Hurricane Helene and/or Winter Storm Jett. Please note that administrative costs are paid to all counties separate from funds for individuals. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Assistance may be available for victims of Hurricane Helene and Winter Storm Jett. Tazewell County is administering a State relief program designed to provide assistance to residents of the County who owned property damaged by Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and/or Winter Storm Jett (The February 2025 flooding event). This program provides financial assistance for property owners whose structures are found to have suffered major damage from either Hurricane Helene or Winter Storm Jett. If you owned property and a residential structure on that property was damaged by these storms you may qualify for assistance. Please note - you will only qualify if the residential structure is a “total loss” or if it suffered “major damage,” defined as: “Total loss” means real property that has been destroyed, such that there is a total loss of the structure, the structure is not economically feasible to repair, or there is a complete failure to major structural components, such as a collapse of the basement, wall, or roof. “Major damage” means real property that has substantial failure to its structural elements, such as walls, floor, or foundation, or that has sustained damage that will take more than 30 days to repair. Because a structure on your property was flooded or damaged, does not necessarily mean your property is a “total loss” or that it suffered “major damage” or that you will receive any assistance. If you believe a residential structure on your property is a total loss or suffered major damage, due to one of these storm events or both, and you want to apply for compensation you must: (1) Complete an application and deliver it to the County Administration Building at 197 Main Street, Tazewell, Virginia, between 8AM and 4:30PM weekdays. Applications are available on line at tazewellcountyva.org/storm-relief or at the County Administration Building. (2) Applications must include all information and copies of documents required on the Application Checklist which may also be found at tazewellcountyva.org/storm-relief . (3) Applications must be signed by the property owner(s) in the presence of a Notary Public who must witness the signature. If you have any questions about the application, you can email those questions to storm-relief@tazewellcounty.org. Or you can call 276-385-1203 to make an appointment to discuss your application with County personnel at the County Administration building, during business hours. There also will be an informational meeting at the Richlands (VA) Town Hall on July 29, 2025 from 4PM to 7PM and at the Bluefield (VA) Town Hall on July 30, 2025 from 4PM to 7PM to answer questions. Tazewell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, sex, religion, gender, or any other basis. Notice Given by: C. Eric Young, County Administrator

If you have been impacted by recent flooding and rainfall in the Murweh area, you can access support and assistance from our Community Recovery Hubs. Go to www.qld.gov.au/DisasterHelp for a current list of hubs, including locations and opening times. Charleville Community Recovery Pop-up Hub Rural Financial Counselling Service Office 90 Alfred Street, Charleville ⏰ 9am to 4pm daily Wednesday 23 April to Wednesday 30 April Anzac Day Hours ⏰ 1pm to 4pm, Friday 25 April Some hubs may close at short notice as a result of localised flooding. ONLY travel to the Community Recovery Hub if safe to do so. If you cannot attend the hub, there are other ways to access assistance: - Visit www.qld.gov.au/DisasterHelp to check your eligibility, find out what documents you need, and apply online - Phone the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349

A Multi-Sensory Fundraising Gala in Support of Disaster Relief Purpose Beacons of Hope is the annual fundraising gala of the Florida Lantern Project, a nonprofit providing rapid disaster relief and family-centered recovery across the state. This immersive fundraising experience brings supporters together to celebrate impact, share stories of resilience, and raise vital funds to help Florida families before, during, and after disaster. The Experience This one-of-a-kind gala invites guests to experience a 7-course, multi-sensory meal that explores Florida’s story — from its prehistoric roots to its resilient future — through immersive dining, sound, scent, and light. Why It Matters Every moment of the evening reflects our mission: that no family in Florida should face disaster alone. In 2024, the Florida Lantern Project provided emergency shelter, storm recovery, and critical aid to over 50 families — all powered by volunteers and donors like you. Your support helps fund: -Evacuation & shelter coordination -Post-disaster wellness checks -Storm cleanup & emergency repairs -Child and family recovery services -Disaster preparedness across the state What's Included Each ticket includes the following: -Welcome reception with over $10,000 in Silent Auction items -Multi-course, Florida-themed dinner and non-alcoholic drink pairings -Live music and storytelling -Mission presentation � Alcohol will not be served due to venue restrictions. Non-alcoholic pairings and craft mocktails will be offered throughout the evening. � We are unable to guarantee an allergen-free dining experience. Please contact us if you have dietary concerns.

If you have been impacted by recent flooding and rainfall in the Logan City area, you can access support and assistance from our Community Recovery Hubs. Go to www.qld.gov.au/DisasterHelp for a current list of hubs, including locations and opening times. Beenleigh Community Recovery Hub Beenleigh Event Centre Corner of Kent and Crete Street, Beenleigh ⏰ 9am to 4pm daily Browns Plains Community Recovery Hub Logan Hive West Library 69 Grand Plaza Drive, Browns Plains ⏰ 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday Jimboomba Community Recovery Hub Jimboomba Caddies Community Centre 19-33 South Street, Jimboomba ⏰ 9am to 4pm daily Some hubs may close at short notice as a result of localised flooding. ONLY travel to the Community Recovery Hub if safe to do so. If you cannot attend the hub, there are other ways to access assistance: - Visit www.qld.gov.au/DisasterHelp to check your eligibility, find out what documents you need, and apply online - Phone the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349

🔥 Our Thoughts Are With You 🔥 Our hearts go out to the families and communities impacted by the recent LA fires. We honor the bravery and dedication of the first responders who are tirelessly working to keep everyone safe. If you or someone you know needs assistance, here are some resources available: ➡️ American Red Cross: Find shelters and disaster relief services at redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. ➡️ FEMA Disaster Assistance: Apply for support at disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). ➡️ California Fire Foundation: Provides immediate support through their SAVE program. Visit cafirefoundation.org. ➡️ 211 LA County: Connect with housing, food, and mental health services by dialing 211 or visiting 211la.org. 💙 Let’s come together as a community to support those in need. 📷: @shotbykyle #LAFires #communitysupport #thankyoufirstresponders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Disaster Aid USA Responds to California Wildfires January 12, 2025 – Disaster Aid USA is actively responding to the devastating wildfires currently ravaging California. Our immediate focus is on supporting first responders by providing disaster relief kits tailored to their urgent needs. These kits are being prepared and packed to ensure rapid delivery to emergency workers on the front lines. This critical initiative is made possible through our strong partnerships with R1R.org - Respect 1st Responders bajabridges.org, Fire Ninjas, and California Rotary Clubs, who have been instrumental in supporting our efforts. Together, we are working to ensure that first responders and volunteers have the resources they need to carry out their life-saving work. In addition to this immediate aid, Disaster Aid USA is closely monitoring the evolving situation to determine when and how to deploy our Disaster Aid Response Teams (DART). These highly trained teams specialize in providing sustainable solutions and will be sent in once we have a clearer understanding of where our efforts will have the greatest impact. "This is a complex and rapidly changing situation," said Larry Agee Co-founder & Executive Director of Disaster Aid USA. "We are in close contact with local authorities and other NGO partners to assess the most effective ways to provide support. Our commitment is to respond swiftly and strategically to meet the needs of the affected communities." As we continue to evaluate the situation, we remain steadfast in our mission to deliver immediate relief and long-term recovery solutions to those impacted by disasters. We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners, volunteers, and donors who make this work possible. About Disaster Aid USA Disaster Aid USA is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid both domestically and internationally. Through the deployment of emergency kits, clean water solutions, and rebuilding efforts, we strive to help communities recover and rebuild after crises. You can donate @ http://www.disasteraidusa.org CA fires to help fund the kits and teams deploying

The Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund provides immediate and long-term support to communities affected by wildfires. This includes funding for emergency supplies like water, food, and medical aid, as well as resources to assist with evacuation, shelter, and recovery efforts. The fund also helps rebuild homes, supports firefighters on the front lines, and offers mental health services for those impacted.

So Cal...We are devastated with what has transpired. We feel the pain, the loss, and the sadness all through out our amazing state. We will grieve, we will cry, but we will also re-build and grow stronger. We love you So Cal, and we are here to help in any way that we can ❤️ #southerncalifornia #weloveyou #ourhome #california #lafires #losangelesfire #lafd

𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: 𝟯𝗫 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲! The destruction and loss caused by the wildfires across Southern California is heartbreaking. The situation is unfolding rapidly: • The death toll continues to rise, and hundreds of thousands have fled for their lives. • Whole neighborhoods have been destroyed, and officials are warning that wind gusts will continue to impact the fires across Southern California. • The fires have caused widespread power outages, impacting millions of people, and led to the closure of the entire Los Angeles Unified School District. Americares is on the ground in Los Angeles offering assistance to over 70 partners across California to address immediate health needs and restore health services for those affected by the multiple wildfires—but we need your support. The situation is so urgent that 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗘-𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 $𝟯𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲, 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.

𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: 𝟯𝗫 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲! The destruction and loss caused by the wildfires across Southern California is heartbreaking. The situation is unfolding rapidly: • The death toll continues to rise, and hundreds of thousands have fled for their lives. • Whole neighborhoods have been destroyed, and officials are warning that wind gusts will continue to impact the fires across Southern California. • The fires have caused widespread power outages, impacting millions of people, and led to the closure of the entire Los Angeles Unified School District. Americares is on the ground in Los Angeles offering assistance to over 70 partners across California to address immediate health needs and restore health services for those affected by the multiple wildfires—but we need your support. The situation is so urgent that 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗘-𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 $𝟯𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲, 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱.

Mannahouse is partnering with @convoyofhope to provide aid to those who have been impacted by the California Fires. Here are two ways we can get involved: 1. PRAY 🙏🏽 2. DONATE 🔗 Ps @derrillcorbin connected with their team & asked how we could help. Please donate through our Mannahouse website or app to the DISASTER RELIEF FUND. All proceeds will be transferred to Convoy of Hope to assist those in need 🙏🏽 https://mannahouse.church/give/ #PrayingForCalifornia #ConvoyOfHope #Mannahouse

Quake-hit Xizang receives aid from across China xhtxs.cn/0lS #XinhuaHeadlines

Our hearts go out to the people of California as they face the immediate devastation of the ongoing wildfires. The destruction of homes, businesses, and communities, coupled with the uncertainty of what comes next, is a feeling we know all too well here in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. After Hurricane Helene, many of us found ourselves in shock for weeks, holding on to hope that insurance or FEMA would help us rebuild. It wasn’t until 8.5 weeks later—just before Thanksgiving—that denial letters from FEMA arrived, and reality sunk in. We were on our own in this recovery. The true scope and depth of the devastation in our region never received widespread attention. News crews flew into larger cities like Asheville, but rarely ventured into the rural areas where the damage was widespread and recovery resources were deeply needed. Just a few weeks later, national attention shifted to Hurricane Milton as it approached the coast. When Milton ultimately proved less severe, some relief groups returned to WNC, but the media did not. Without the visibility needed to draw sustained support, we were left to rebuild through the long, dark days of winter with limited resources. This winter has been especially harsh, with below-freezing temperatures lasting for days and snow falling almost daily. Real-feel temperatures have stayed in the negatives, making survival—not rebuilding—our immediate focus. Generators, propane, and heaters have become critical lifelines, and Rising Light Relief has worked tirelessly to ensure neighbors in need have access to these essentials. Even in these challenging times, we’ve been deeply moved by the generosity of those who continue to step forward to help. This week, we received donations from a local pastor in Mitchell County, another pastor in North Carolina who heard about our efforts through volunteers, and our friend Kris Swiatocho. Friends, family, and new supporters from all over the country have supported us through monetary donations or by sending supplies from our Amazon needs list, helping us address critical needs. Before this generosity arrived, we were critically low on supplies. As larger groups have pulled out and other distribution centers operate with limited hours, more and more community members have turned to us. Yet we’ve seen incredible acts of kindness: a family sharing their extra green propane cans when they noticed we were out, a van full of supplies arriving from East Alarka Baptist Church in Bryson City, and our dear friend Bud from Appalachian Navy, who has been our sole supplier of the larger propane tanks that so many here depend on for heat. We are proud to serve as a safe space where anyone in need can find help, connection, and support, regardless of religious affiliation. That mission is made possible by the generosity of diverse groups—religious and non-religious alike—who believe in helping their neighbors. Partnerships with organizations like World Central Kitchen and others have also been critical in ensuring we can continue to meet the needs of our community. Even as donations and volunteers grow scarcer, the support we’ve received from churches, community members, and organizations has been a lifeline. We’re incredibly thankful, but the need remains. Every dollar, donation, or hour of volunteer time helps ensure that our neighbors can stay warm, fed, and safe this winter. As California reels from the wildfires, we hope their recovery will receive the attention and resources it deserves—not just now, but in the months and years to come. And as we continue our quiet recovery here in North Carolina, we invite you to remember the communities that never got the headlines but still need help. If you’d like to learn more or support our efforts, visit https://risinglightrelief.org . Together, we can make a real difference.

Our hearts go out to the people of California as they face the immediate devastation of the ongoing wildfires. The destruction of homes, businesses, and communities, coupled with the uncertainty of what comes next, is a feeling we know all too well here in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. After Hurricane Helene, many of us found ourselves in shock for weeks, holding on to hope that insurance or FEMA would help us rebuild. It wasn’t until 8.5 weeks later—just before Thanksgiving—that denial letters from FEMA arrived, and reality sunk in. We were on our own in this recovery. The true scope and depth of the devastation in our region never received widespread attention. News crews flew into larger cities like Asheville, but rarely ventured into the rural areas where the damage was widespread and recovery resources were deeply needed. Just a few weeks later, national attention shifted to Hurricane Milton as it approached the coast. When Milton ultimately proved less severe, some relief groups returned to WNC, but the media did not. Without the visibility needed to draw sustained support, we were left to rebuild through the long, dark days of winter with limited resources. This winter has been especially harsh, with below-freezing temperatures lasting for days and snow falling almost daily. Real-feel temperatures have stayed in the negatives, making survival—not rebuilding—our immediate focus. Generators, propane, and heaters have become critical lifelines, and Rising Light Relief has worked tirelessly to ensure neighbors in need have access to these essentials. Even in these challenging times, we’ve been deeply moved by the generosity of those who continue to step forward to help. This week, we received donations from a local pastor in Mitchell County, another pastor in North Carolina who heard about our efforts through volunteers, and our friend Kris Swiatocho. Friends, family, and new supporters from all over the country have supported us through monetary donations or by sending supplies from our Amazon needs list, helping us address critical needs. Before this generosity arrived, we were critically low on supplies. As larger groups have pulled out and other distribution centers operate with limited hours, more and more community members have turned to us. Yet we’ve seen incredible acts of kindness: a family sharing their extra green propane cans when they noticed we were out, a van full of supplies arriving from East Alarka Baptist Church in Bryson City, and our dear friend Bud from Appalachian Navy, who has been our sole supplier of the larger propane tanks that so many here depend on for heat. We are proud to serve as a safe space where anyone in need can find help, connection, and support, regardless of religious affiliation. That mission is made possible by the generosity of diverse groups—religious and non-religious alike—who believe in helping their neighbors. Partnerships with organizations like World Central Kitchen and others have also been critical in ensuring we can continue to meet the needs of our community. Even as donations and volunteers grow scarcer, the support we’ve received from churches, community members, and organizations has been a lifeline. We’re incredibly thankful, but the need remains. Every dollar, donation, or hour of volunteer time helps ensure that our neighbors can stay warm, fed, and safe this winter. As California reels from the wildfires, we hope their recovery will receive the attention and resources it deserves—not just now, but in the months and years to come. And as we continue our quiet recovery here in North Carolina, we invite you to remember the communities that never got the headlines but still need help. If you’d like to learn more or support our efforts, visit https://risinglightrelief.org . Together, we can make a real difference.