By: Forrest R. Church, Publisher
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
WAUSEON – In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina communities, local churches in Wauseon and surrounding communities have organized a donation drive to provide much-needed relief.
Led by Josh Graber, the youth pastor at True North Church, this initiative seeks to gather essential supplies to support the recovery efforts in West Jefferson, NC, and its surrounding areas.
True North Church is collaborating with Pettisville Missionary Church and North Clinton Church to collect donations. Pastor Graber has been in direct communication with the West Jefferson town office to ensure that the items collected align with the most urgent needs of the community.
“We have been given an extensive list of what is needed to help with the devastation,” Graber explained. “Our community has the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those affected.”
Community members are encouraged to donate a variety of items, which will be collected until October 28th. The list includes essential supplies such as diapers, cleaning supplies, non-perishable foods, toiletries, and wipes. Additional items needed are protein foods, individual chip and cracker packages, baby food and formula, towels, washcloths, paper products, water, hand sanitizer, and candles.
More substantial items like blankets, brooms, extension cords, shop vacs, fans, trash bags, shovels, chainsaws, and generators are also welcomed.
Donations can be dropped off at True North Church, Pettisville Missionary Church, or North Clinton Church. The collected items will be transported to the affected areas in North Carolina shortly after the collection deadline.
Graber is also reaching out to the community via social media, asking residents to share the donation drive information on Facebook and other platforms to raise awareness and encourage participation.
The churches involved hope to see a strong turnout from the Wauseon community, demonstrating compassion and solidarity with those in need.
For further information, or to get involved, community members can contact Josh Graber directly at True North Church by calling (419) 335-8783 or his cell at (567) 454-2799.