Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Support and Volunteering

- Our western NC sister parishes
  
  Bishop Martin has designated the hard-hit parishes of St. Margaret Mary in Swannanoa and St. Elizabeth in Boone
  as our sister parishes through April 2025. We are grateful to pray for them and provide pastoral and financial support (through our Hurricane Relief Fund).
  
  WAYS TO HELP
  VOLUNTEER: Find opportunities below.
  
  MAKE A FINANCIAL GIFT: Financial contributions are essential to the rebuilding efforts. Contribute online below or by check to our parish.
  
  PRAY: Please continue to pray daily for all who were impacted and all who are supporting the disaster relief efforts.
  
  NO SUPPLIES, PLEASE!
  
  At this time, no supplies (clothing, food, baby items, toiletries, etc.) are being collected through Catholic Charities or our parish. Your incredible generosity to earlier collections is still blessing those in need. To contribute funds for home rebuilding, see above link. Our Christmas Giving Tree has specific items for our sister parishes that they have requested and are able to distribute.
- Volunteers needed for cleanup and rebuilding in Swannanoa
  
  Our Hurricane Helene volunteer efforts are currently focused on helping those in the hard-hit community of Swannanoa, NC (including parishioners of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church) with cleanup and home repairs - including a mobile home community where 30+ homes were flooded.
  
  Current volunteer needs and helpful information
  TRANSPORATION: Volunteers drive themselves to Swannanoa, NC (about 2 hours from Charlotte). Most are doing day trips.
  AVAILABLE DATES: Workdays are available most Mondays - Saturdays. The need is great and there is lots of flexibility. After completing the interest form below, ministry leader John Bonner will confirm dates with you.
  SKILLS: No special skills needed but must be physically fit and healthy
  TYPICAL WORK: Work is directed by CORE (a non-profit with disaster relief expertise). Typical work involves helping with construction activity in the homes. Specific assignments change each day. Volunteers are not asked to do work they are not capable of doing.
  NECESSITIES: Lunch is provided and porta-toilets are available at the work site
  Consider coordinating a group of volunteers for one or more work days.
  Teens may volunteer with parent attending.
  ADULTS and TEENS must complete and sign diocesan Hold Harmless/Waiver form (linked below).
  ADULTS must be up to date on Safe Environment requirements.
  
  Interested?
  Complete form below
  
  Questions? Contact mission leader John Bonner here
- Volunteer Interest Form: Hurricane cleanup and rebuilding
  
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  I am a parishioner of St. Gabriel Church REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  I am compliant with Safe Environment requirements for the Diocese of Charlotte. REQUIRED Yes No Unsure Please fill out this field.
  
  I would like to organize a group of volunteers to join me REQUIRED Yes No - would prefer to be an individual contributor Please fill out this field.
  
  I have availability to volunteer (check all that apply): REQUIRED Weekdays Weekends Overnight Please fill out this field.
  
  I am proficient in speaking (check all that apply): REQUIRED English Spanish Other (provide below) Please fill out this field.
  
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  What construction skills or experience do you have? Please include any special equipment skills or qualifications. REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Transportation: I am able to drive myself to the worksite. REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
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- Adults: Hold Harmless Agreement Form Complete online or print here
- Minors: Volunteer Waiver Form Complete online or print here
- Give to St. Gabriel Church Hurricane Relief Give online here

St. Gabriel Catholic Church

Charlotte, NC

Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Support and Volunteering

Our western NC sister parishes

WAYS TO HELP

NO SUPPLIES, PLEASE!

Volunteers needed for cleanup and rebuilding in Swannanoa

Current volunteer needs and helpful information

Interested?

Complete form below

Volunteer Interest Form: Hurricane cleanup and rebuilding