My name is Cassi, and I live in Black Mountain, NC twenty minutes outside of Asheville where Hurricane Helene took out a personal vendetta. I lost power and phone service on Friday, September 27th right after I received a text from my job telling me that they were evacuating due to flooding and not to report into work until told to otherwise. I didn't get to find out my family who lived and/or worked around Asheville was okay until Sunday, September 29th.

While I am not the worst off in the area by any means, I could still use a little help to cover my rent with minimal stress while I try to get back to any sense of normalcy but also to just keep a roof over my head. Anything that can be offered would be helpful, and if you can't donate, just sharing is all I ask. Thank you so much.

Also, while I did apply for assistance through FEMA, for anyone wondering, I was rejected, so I won't be getting help that way.