Support Jamie and Fallon After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented destruction to Eastern TN, SW Virginia, and Western NC. Whole towns have been washed off the face of the map, hundreds are missing, and the death toll will continue to climb.

Nothing in the history of this region compares to the devastation we have encountered this past week, but the storm hit especially close to home for some members of our Work Buddies community.

Jamie and her family have been entirely displaced and Asheville is in ruins. Fallon and her family also face long-term issues with the destruction of their personal property and the flooding in Damascus. They need our support now more than ever. Please donate what you can so we can help our spuddies make it through as they face the uphill battle of assessing water damage, clearing debris, affording supplies (not just for rebuilding, but for basic survival and hygiene supplies), and sorting out somewhere to stay while everything is rebuilt.

I (Jody @jodygoroar) am also in the area. I live in Bristol and have seen the direct impact firsthand. Thankfully, I wasn’t impacted, and my community is coming together with the people of Abingdon, Johnson City, Kingsport, and many other local communities to help.

Jamie is the main pillar of our Work Buddies community. She ran with the idea and built an amazing support system for all of us to benefit from. She goes above and beyond all the time for us, and now it’s time to return the effort and support. Many Work Buddies community members and I want to directly help our friends who have been impacted by this disaster.

If you’re unable to donate, please share with your people to get the word out.