THE STORY SO FAR

Happy Birthday to our Board member Wister Brown. Wis is the Director of Donor Services AND volunteers his time and skills in the field. View This Post On Facebook

As many of our new followers don’t know this but Rise Disaster Relief & Recovery, Inc. was formed shortly after our founding volunteers independently helped families in Western Kentucky in December and January of 2021. When Rise formed in February on 2021, a group of Rise volunteers went back and forth to Mayfield to deliver…

While a group of fantastic volunteers were helping a family clear their property, another group of amazing volunteers helped a family in Bakersville by putting up a shelter for their mini ponies 🐴. The couple lost their barn due to a large tornado that touched down on each side of their property. By the grace…

The outpour of support this country . Thank you!!!!! View This Post On Facebook

We cannot express the need to apply for FEMA assistance if you have not yet done so. Deadline is January 7th!!!! View This Post On Facebook

Last night we were called to help a family with 3 kids. Their camper was destroyed from Hurricane Helene so they were living in a newer camper. Their generator stopped working and were in need of a new one. We don’t want any family to fight the frigid temperatures. So we jumped in the truck…

Mr.Mahon a homeowner in Mitchell Co., NC had been working tirelessly cleaning his yard before requesting assistance, while doing so he blew the engine in his lawnmower trying to pull the logs. 😞 Our team of volunteers were more than happy to come lend a hand by cutting and moving logs to the side of…

We are currently in need of chainsaw operators! We have many elderly homeowners on our list that need assistance, many whom are on a fixed income and can’t afford to hire a company. Don’t have a chainsaw? We will provide! Let’s show WNC that help is still here and they will not be forgotten. This…

🌟 Heroes Don’t Take Sundays Off! 🌟 THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers who dedicate their time to help communities bounce back after natural disasters. 💪✨ Imagine carrying debris by hand to the curb—it’s a tough task many can’t tackle alone! That’s where our incredible volunteers step in, bridging the gap and spreading…