Western North Carolina ...
There are no words.
The gravity of the post-Helene aftermath gets heavier for our neighbors out west by the hour as images filter out and assistance trickles in. Over the past few days, I’ve seen photos of places so special to me, filled with so many important and incredible memories, damaged, underwater or washed away.
My heart breaks for the people who call this magical part of the world home.
I’ve found myself turning to photos from these places over the years, reflecting happier and formative times.
As I’ve said before, photos are what we cling to long after a moment is gone.
And that is certainly true in times of crisis and loss.
It’s easy to feel helpless and unsure of what to do when there is so much desperation. But at the very least, we can, as Mr. Rogers so sagely advised, look for the helpers and support them.
Book any photo session now through October 6, 2024, and 25% of proceeds will go toward an organization of your choosing to help Western North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene.
Blue Ridge Public Radio has a running list of organizations and resources.
I’m currently supporting Operation Airdrop (@opairdrop), BeLoved Asheville (@belovedasheville) and World Central Kitchen (@wckitchen).
Please consider donating to relief efforts.
❤️🦊
