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December 2025 Urgent Needs for Helene Survivors
80+ homeowners denied FEMA/insurance
We are currently advocating for more than 80 homeowners in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee who were denied FEMA assistance for various reasons. Local organizations and agencies are increasingly referring cases to us, sometimes on a weekly basis. We are seeking partnerships with other organizations to help these families rebuild their homes. The majority of these homeowners belong to one or more of the following groups: individuals with disabilities, the elderly, veterans, and families with special needs children. If you're interested in collaborating with us, please reach out at info@alertdisaster.org.
Update: rent has been Paid! Disabled mother with special needs child. Vehicle repair is still needed
Update: 12/7/25 Rent has been covered but they still need assistance with their vehicle for the lower, front control arm on a 2004 Lexus ES330 car which is used for Doordashing by her husband. The cheapest quote is $1233. . A direct payment can be made to the company, please email us at info@alertdisaster.org for this information.
A dedicated mom, who has recently been diagnosed with life-threatening health issues, is facing an overwhelming challenge. She and her young child, who also has medical issues, moved to Tennessee after the hurricane.
Their current landlord sold the property, and they must move by December 7th. We are working hard to help them secure a new home, but we need to raise **$950** for first month's rent/deposit by the deadline. Her significant other is her full-time unpaid care giver. Services are scheduled to begin middle of December, and they will be in a position to be self-sustaining, as he will be able to go back to work.
This family has been fully vetted by our organization and truly deserves a chance for stability and safety. If you can contribute even a small amount, it will make a BIG difference in their lives.
Let’s come together to support this brave family during this difficult time. Please share widely and donate if you can!
Their new landlord accepts PayPal, so it will be easiest for tax deductible donations to be made to our Charity PayPal account for America's Lifeline Emergency Response Team Foundation or via the QR code
family of 4 homeowners no federal assistance
This WNC family was denied assistance through FEMA due to living on family property with two houses on the property. The mom had major surgery and was unable to work this month. Their home is still severely damaged from Helene and they have been slowly paying and doing the repairs themselves. If you are an organization or a church who wants to help this family rebuild/ repair their home, please contact us at info@alertdisaster.org. Monetary donations can be made through our link at the top of the page and notate fam of 4.
Grandmother raising 2 special needs grandchildren needs house rebuilt
Update 12/3/25: An organization has stepped up and loaned a camper to this family until her home can be rebuilt. . Still need an organization to step up to rebuild her home or provide a new home.
WNC Widowed grandmother who works in the medical field & raising her two special needs grandchildren needs home rebuilt. Her home was heavily damaged from Helene and the mold has taken over the house making it unsafe for them to live in it. No assistance from federal agencies nor insurance. Looking for an organization to rebuild her home who will not charge her.
12/3/25 Need has been met! Young mom with infant needs Rent assistance after fleeing dV situation
This young woman in ETN fled a domestic violence situation with her infant. She has reached out to numerous organizations in her area but they are all out of funding. She needs $500 for rent. This can be paid through the link at the top of the page and notate DV with infant.
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