Second Bedroom Container Delivered for N.C. Disaster Recovery
Orphan Grain Train truck driver, Bob Schleppenbach, delivered the second bedroom unit to Burnsville, N.C. This container has 16 beds with smaller individual rooms. Mary Bates, North American Lutheran Church’s Disaster Response Director is currently in Yancey County coordinating the rebuilding of 6,000 homes destroyed by the September 2024 Hurricane Helene. Bates arrived in the area a few days after the hurricane hit. Her crew of volunteers has completed over 100 homes and eight new buildings. They continue to seek volunteers to join in the rebuilding process. Housing, materials and tools are provided. If you would like to be a part of the rebuilding of the disaster affected areas, please contact Mary Bates at (740)-509-1132
Photo of Bob Schleppenbach and God’s Pit Crew volunteers who are helping to rebuild and supply housing in the area.
The 16-bed housing unit being placed on location through the use of the Hammar.
Categories: Branch Updates, Domestic Aid
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