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Unwavering Support
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: November 2024
Mountaintop Rotary and Highlands Rotary are partnering to provide rapid, effective aid to the survivors of Hurricane Helene. It’s a tangible demonstration of their commitment to “Service Above Self.”
Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands and Highlands Rotary have consistently been a driving force in supporting local initiatives and disaster relief efforts.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands and Highlands Rotary Club joined forces to provide immediate relief to devastated communities. The two clubs worked in tandem to coordinate a comprehensive response, leveraging their combined resources and expertise.
To streamline relief efforts, the clubs secured the use of the former Bank of America building in Highlands as a staging area for food and supplies. This generous donation allowed for efficient distribution of resources to local communities. For larger deliveries, Mountaintop Rotary established a main distribution site in Franklin, utilizing a warehouse generously loaned to the club.
The clubs’ initial response focused on providing immediate relief to those most impacted by the storm. Within days of the hurricane, Mountaintop and Highlands Rotary Clubs jointly donated $5,000 and partnered with Tony Potts to secure a tractor-trailer of water from South Georgia. This vital supply was delivered to Franklin for further distribution.
Additionally, club members gathered donations to fill a box truck and sent it to Marshall, a town in Western North Carolina that experienced severe damage.
Together, the twin Rotaries are working to ensure that the needs of affected communities are met. The clubs are actively seeking additional donations, coordinating with other Rotary clubs, and collaborating with local organizations to provide ongoing support.
Both clubs’ dedication to community service is evident in their ongoing efforts to support local initiatives and respond to crises. Their rapid response to Hurricane Helene demonstrate their unwavering support for our local community and beyond.
