Help my family who was impacted by Hurricane Helene

Hey All,

My name is Nicka, Dominicka or Dom.

I know this is going to be a long shot, but I’m going to reach out and try anyway. My children and I have been impacted by Hurricane Helen here in Greenville, South Carolina. We are currently without power and have been since Thursday evening. I had a refrigerator, freezer and deep freezer full of food that had to be thrown away. Duke, which is our city’s power company, said my area will be without power until at least Saturday and possibly longer due to the damage. I don’t own my home, so I still have to pay rent, find food that doesn’t require electricity, flashlights and candles to be light the house, grill and charcoal, ice to keep sandwich meats cold, and gas in my truck to keep items charged. FEMA hasn’t been accepting applications as of yet to ask for assistance from them. Yes, I have a full-time job, but how am I to pay rent and handle the extra unexpected expenses due to the hurricane and outages? My mother was fortunate to find an hotel after days of searching which she has offered to take my children along with the 3 people in her household so they aren’t suffering too much. I intend on helping her finance the room, needs and food necessary for my children. I am still staying at home as 6 people in a hotel room is too many and I want them somewhat comfortable. I have no electricity, no hot water, no ice, lack of food, and lack of gas (gas stations are empty). Still searching for a generator, but they are $1100 at the stores that are getting shipments. I am asking anyone for help that is able and if you are not please share this post and maybe it can make it to someone who can. The money will go towards replacing rent money, hotel, food, gas and other essential needs during this time, any amount given is appreciated and I will be very grateful

No one ever expects this to happen, and when it does, let’s lend a helping hand. I know I have an army out there. We are truly grateful as some do not even have a home to go too.

Thanks, everyone.