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Private Charities Feeding, Clothing Victims, Congresswoman says Avoid FEMA

"Hundreds of reports online about the lack of help from FEMA and the actual sabatoge and vandalism being performed by FEMA employees. While private charities post videos of helping thousands for free. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is warning the public that the $750 offered by FEMA is a loan -not a grant - and that in one year FEMA can collect your property if you do not pay it back. Greene says Avoid FEMA. We agree," says Eugene Delgaudio President of Public Advocate.

IS FEMA IN ASHVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA VIDEO COMMENTARY

FEMA HAS NO FUNDS FOR HURRICANE RELIEF

Here are some Organizations that have an Amazon Wish List you can donate with.

#1. RAYS OF GRATITUDE
#2.The No Woman, No Girl Initiative is a nonprofit with several locations in the Triangle aiming to provide hygiene products to women and girls experiencing a crisis.
#3. The nonprofit Diaper Bank of North Carolina in Hillsborough is providing supplies to people in western North Carolina

Websites that you can donate to that are also on the ground.

  • PUBLIC ADVOCATE HAS BEEN REPORTING ON PRIVATE GROUP WITH HELLICOPTERS
Public Advocate has promoted donations to this organization in several posts and email messages.
  • Pilots are landing in areas of the mountains where road access is still cut off and/or where emergency crews have not yet reached with food and water.
  • The funds are being used to purchase water and critical supplies by a business based in the Charlotte region. Helicopters are primarily staging and departing out of Hickory, N.C.

#5. Hurricane Helene airlift relief

  • Grass-roots organizers are collecting donations of supplies (and money) and staging at various Statesville Airport.
  • There are drop-off points across North Carolina. For the latest, and to get involved, visit the group's dedicated Facebook page.
#6. Operation Airdrop
  • The group is focusing operations on North Carolina after it aided Helene victims in Florida. Pilots and volunteers will deliver essential supplies and food to disaster-stricken areas in the mountains.
  • For more information, visit the website.
#7. JAARS
  • The non-profit is operational, departing from Avery County, and delivering by air critical supplies, food, and water to hard-hit areas of the mountains.
  • Monetary and supplies donations are needed. Requested items include: water, diapers, infant formula, sports drink powder, protein bars, batteries, and flashlights.
  • Supplies can be dropped off at 7700 JAARS Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
  • Online, you can donate here.
  • Contact Steve Biggerstaff at [email protected] for questions
#8. Wine to Water
  • The non-profit is currently servicing Watauga and Avery counties (also hit by Helene in North Carolina) and is expanding to Asheville and Ashe County as soon as possible.
  • Wine to Water distributes food, supplies, water, and hot meals. Volunteers are encouraged (go to 689 George Wilson Rd, Boone, NC, 28607).
  • The group also is handing out water filters - which can safely filter water from springs and creeks for cooking and drinking. The group is also running a plastic recycling program to keep single-use plastic bottles out of the environment.
  • To learn more and donate, go here.
#9. Diaper Bank: Babies Need Bottoms - Asheville
  • Donations of wipes, diapers, and rash cream are needed immediately.
  • The organization is on the ground already and distributes to local families plus partner charities that serve families and babies.
  • You can donate online or use the non-profit's Amazon Wish List here.

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