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DISASTER RELIEF

DISASTER RELIEF

DISASTER RELIEF

DISASTER RELIEF

DISASTER RELIEF

DISASTER RELIEF

DISASTER RELIEF

DISASTER RELIEF

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's devastation across East Tennessee, the urgent need for help has never been more apparent. As you may have seen on the news and social media, the damage from the storm is often beyond words.

Yet, the spirit of Appalachia has shined in so many ways. Amid the destruction, people have come together to help their neighbors. From the very beginning, Crossroads has been on the front lines, thanks to the unwavering support of our incredible church family. We could not have done this without you.

On this page, you can learn about what we have already accomplished, where we are currently providing assistance, and how your contributions will be used to aid our neighbors affected by the storms.

What Happened in East tennessee?

On Friday, September 27, Hurricane Helene made its way over East Tennessee and poured rain on our area. The Nolichucky River, which flows through Erwin, Lamar, and Greeneville, Tennessee, crested to 30 feet above its banks swallowing up land surrounding the river, flooding Interstate 26 in Erwin, wiping out numerous bridges and dams, flooding the Unicoi County Hospital, and leaving a wake of destruction behind it. 

Countless people lost their homes, businesses, and cars and left their land covered in inches of sludge. The floods wiped out cell towers, water lines, sewer lines, and electricity, leaving many people trapped and unable to communicate with the outside world. Our church aches and hurts for our local community. In the aftermath of this catastrophic event all we can do is, "weep with those who weep." (Romans 12:15b). 

Crossroads' Initial Response

On Saturday, September 28, Crossroads was asked to serve as our area's donation and collection center. We started collecting needed items such as food, water bottles, cleaning supplies, and more. We collected supplies for a week, and during that week we saw an incredible turnout of generosity from both our local community and from people across the country. Numerous semis arrived loaded down with needed items, and hundreds of volunteers arrived on our campus to help us unload, sort, and distribute items to those in need. 

As this week of the collection came to and end, we began sending out more and more supplies to local distribution centers located closer to the impacted sites. We sent out truck load after truckload of needed items into these areas to help them out.

Local Agencies & Distribution Center

Crossroads was overwhelmed with our community's generosity and from people across the country who donated items to help those affected by the floods. We are NO LONGER serving as a donation center. Bristol Motor Speedway has also stopped accepting donations. If you need to pick up supplies, you can reach out to Bristol Motor Speedway.

DISTRIBUTION CENTER: To pick up items

BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY - Use South Entrance 2 - Phone Number - (423) 830-2696

WASHINGTON COUNTY INFORMATION:

Washington County Tennessee Webpage

Washington County EMA Facebook Page

GIVE AND SERVE WITH DISASTER RELIEF

DONATE

We have set up a dedicated line item in our budget to support those impacted by the flooding financially. You can contribute to this fund by clicking the link below.

GIVE ONLINE TO SUPPORT

SERVE OPPORTUNITIES

As recovery and rebuilding efforts continue, Crossroads will partner with some local and domestic groups. Some of these groups have opportunities for volunteers to serve in a variety of ways. Below we will list organizations we are partnering with and share volunteer opportunities they have.

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT

Appalachia Service Project is a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia. Appalachia Service Project, or ASP, is a strategic partner of Crossroads Christian Church. You can learn more about ASP and find out more about current volunteer opportunities they are offering.

MORE ABOUT ASP

VOLUNTEER WITH ASP