How can I help the flood victims in our community?
Ways to Serve...
Camp ACC
- Appalachian Christian Camp is housing families who have been displaced by flood damage and volunteers supporting relief efforts. Because of this work they’re in need of a lot of extra hands.
- They have their needs and a way to sign-up on their website. You can find the link HERE.
Little Milligan Baptist Church/Elementary
- 4226 US-321 Butler, TN 37640
- Volunteers Needed from 9am-6pm (Most pressing need between 9am and 2pm) to sort through donations and assist with distribution at Little Milligan Elementary. No sign-up needed, just show up!
Cherry Grove Baptist Church
- 104 Cherry Grove Rd. Jonesborough, TN
- You may sign up for a future date HERE, or you can just show up!
- They need A LOT of help sorting and boxing up donations. They also send teams out to work on cleaning up houses and making supply deliveries.
Unicoi Christian Church
- Hosts needed for 4-hour shifts at Unicoi Christian Church Fellowship Hall as they receive donations and guests needing WiFi and electricity access.
- Please note that times are shifting to 2pm-6pm Tuesday – Thursday ONLY. This complements other long-term resources available in Erwin and Unicoi County.
- You can sign up for a shift HERE. Please note that many shifts have one person signed up for them already, but they would prefer to have two for each shift.
Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
- ASP is on the ground and beginning clean-up and renovation projects. You can sign-up to serve with them by clicking HERE.
Bristol Motor Speedway | Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center (click to access BMS website)
There are needs for people to take phone calls, process donations, and assist with distribution. You can sign up to serve by calling 423.830.2696.
Ways to Donate...
As the weather turns cold, some of our partners are requesting cold-weather items. Any of the following items would be greatly appreciated at the Speedway, Summit Leadership Foundation, Unicoi Christian Church, Embreeville Church of Christ, Cherry Grove Baptist Church, and especially in the Roan Mountain and Buladean areas. If you bring them to any of the locations above, they will make it into the right hands.
- Propane Tanks (20lb and 100lb)
- Propane Heaters
- Camp Stoves
- Camp Stove Fuel
- Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Detecto
If you are in need...
- Unicoi County Care & Share is open 9am - 3pm. They have clothing, bedding, and hygiene items for those in need and are happy to connect folks with other needed resources. Location is 344 Carolina Ave, Erwin, TN 37650 . Check their Instagram (Click HERE) for the most recent info.
- Disaster Mental Health Strike Team 423-634-1957
- Disaster Distress 24/7 Helpline Call/Text 1-800-985-5990
- NET Trans Free transportation to grocery stores, shelters, distribution centers. 423-461-8233