| NC GRANGE LEADS DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS Edneyville Grange and the surrounding Hendersonville, North Carolina community was in the path of Hurricane Helene. The aftermath is devastating as many families have lost everything. Clean-up crews have been working tirelessly to restore power, internet, and roads. Grange members have been reaching out to the State Grange Office asking how they can help. We have been in touch with Wendy Henderson, President of Edneyville Grange. She informed us that she has reached out to a local school in Edneyville that is extremely concerned with the wellbeing of children and parents. They gave her a list of items that would benefit these families. Jennie Gentry also spoke with high school teachers in Henderson County, friends associated with FFA and 4-H. Their main concern has been making sure students are accounted for and determining their families’ needs. This has been very difficult without the ability to communicate or travel into areas to check on their students, some of whom live in other local hard-hit communities like Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Bat Cave, and Gerton. Wendy Henderson mentioned a great need for several items that schools will need for students and their families. Below is information on how you and your Grange can help. What to Collect: New Coats of all sizes New Sweatshirts of all sizes Gift cards to Walmart Drop Off/Mailing Location: Grange Office in Statesville: by Monday, October 14 Address: 1734 Wilkesboro Hwy, Statesville, NC Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM To arrange Saturday or Sunday drop off, or outside of these hours during the week, contact our office: 704-878-0000 or jwgentry@ncgrange.com. Making Cash Donations: Write a check to Edneyville Grange and mail to: Wendy Henderson 29 Arabian Ln Hendersonville, NC 28792 or write a check to the NC State Grange Disaster Fund with “Edneyville Relief” on the memo line and send to: NC Grange 1734 Wilkesboro Hwy Statesville, NC 28625 |