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Our Community Remembers:
Help Hurricane Helene Victims Now!

We all know what it’s like to rebuild. Just like our own community weathered devastating floods, families across North Carolina and Tennessee are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Homes are destroyed, loved ones are displaced, and basic necessities are scarce.

This is our chance to show the strength of Appalachia and our mountain spirit, by supporting our neighbors by donating supplies or making a financial contribution.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is collecting donations to help those in need. Here’s how you can make a difference:

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Monday – Friday

8 am – 5 pm

October 1st – 11th at:

ARH System Center (2260 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY)

Any ARH Hospital Location Lobby

Large Donations should be delivered only to ARH Disaster Relief Center (Former JC Penney Building – 268 Black Gold Blvd, Hazard, KY)

DONATE SUPPLIES:

  • Gallon Jugs of Water
  • Ready-to-eat canned food
  • Instant coffee
  • Baby formula, diapers and baby care items (wipes, baby bath wash, diaper rash creams, lotions, etc.)
  • Paper plates, plastic cups & utensils
  • Cleaning supplies, including bleach, disinfectants, detergent, buckets, mops, brooms, rakes, shovels, scrub brushes, gloves  (work and medical)
  • Heavy duty garbage bags
  • Mini camping stoves and small 20 lb propane tanks
  • Charcoal
  • Bee Sting Ointment
  • Grill lighters
  • Gas cans
  • Utility knives
  • Plastic totes/storage bins
  • Paper towels & toilet paper
  • Flashlights & batteries
  • Personal hygiene products (shampoo, body wash, hand soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)
  • Basic medical supplies (In-date Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Vicks, Antidiarrheal medications, band-aids, rubbing alcohol, antibiotic cream, etc.)
  • Antihistamines/Allergy medications, including Benadryl, Xyzal, etc.
  • Pet Food and supplies

Clothing donations ARE NOT being accepted at this time.

MONETARY DONATIONS:

Support local relief efforts directly by donating to the ARH Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. Every dollar will go to local organizations in North Carolina and Tennessee providing direct relief to those impacted by the catastrophic flooding.

Together, we can lift each other up. Let’s show Hurricane Helene victims that they’re not alone!

DONATE NOW!