Please refer back to this page regularly for updates on current and future relief efforts. We are preparing for immediate responses while understanding this will be a multi-year endeavor.

October 2, 2024

Friends of 3GEN Ministries,

We pray that this email finds you and your loved ones safe.  In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the board and staff of 3GEN Ministries want to invite you to participate in our efforts to assist those affected by the storm in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina.

3GEN is excited to partner with Chestnut Coffee to deliver needed supplies to a community in South Asheville on Friday, Oct 4 and take a crew of relief workers to help clear blocked roads.

Our most immediate need is donations of supplies.  We will be collecting supplies at the old Burlington Coat Factory store at the corner of Laurens Road and Haywood Road (20 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC, 29607).  Our collection window will be 1:00pm until 6:00pm tomorrow Thursday, October 3rd.  

SUPPLIES NEEDED

  • bottled water

  • canned and non-perishable food items (especially those that can be opened without a can opener)

  • protein bars, power bars, etc. 

  • toiletries

  • first aid supplies

  • diapers

  • baby formula

  • socks

  • feminine products

  • dog and cat food

  • work gloves

  • gas cans (full or empty)

  • propane tanks (small or large)

  • camp stoves and gas burners

  • batteries

  • battery-powered lights

  • chainsaws and accessories

  • generators

  • power extension cords

  • monetary donations (click link here to donate)

 

RESPONSE TEAM SIGN UP

In addition to supply deliveries, we will be assembling teams of volunteers to deliver supplies and clear roads in the area.  Ideally, we need volunteers who can bring chainsaws, gas, accessories, ATVs, etc.  Boots and strong backs are needed as well.  If you are available, please complete the form below.  There will be additional opportunities for many weeks and months ahead, so let us know if you can help.

PRAYER

Finally, we ask that you join with us to pray for God's protection and provision for those without power, food, water, and other critical resources.  Pray for comfort for those who have lost loved ones and shelter.  Pray for wisdom and clarity for all the leaders, decision makers, first responders, and volunteers as they direct resources to help those in need.

Be safe, pray continually, and keep serving,

Ed Sweeny
Director, 3GEN Ministries