Recovery
From Ruins To Renewal
From supporting small businesses to rebuilding homes, restoring a baseball diamond, and connecting survivors with vital resources, our goal is to ensure Western North Carolina thrives.
Catholic Charities is providing a wide range of long-term recovery services
In the aftermath of disaster, many survivors face challenges beyond what one single program has to offer. That’s where our 360° care comes in–serving the whole person through our multi-faceted disaster case management program. Below are some examples of the holistic aid we provide.
Mental health counseling
Private road and bridge repair
Medical assistance
Rent assistance
Utility assistance
Home repairs and rebuilds
Vehicle repair
Direct financial assistance
Economic revitalization
Restoring lives: read survivor's stories
"I prayed that God would give me one more opportunity to be with my family. My prayers were answered.”
“The whole Catholic Charities team went into overdrive.”
“For the people here, every pound of the hammer is a step on the road back to a normal life.”
“What has been wonderful is seeing the community united as one like a community should be.”
“They came to western North Carolina to rebuild homes, but they left having built a sense of community and a newfound awareness of North Carolina’s resilience.”
MEET GRACE:
A survivor’s story of the storm
Grace and her children are among the many families whose lives were turned upside down by Hurricane Helene. In this heartfelt video, she shares her journey of resilience—and how Catholic Charities helped her family find hope, healing, and even joy in the aftermath.
Revitalizing Local Economies
Since November, Catholic Charities has been providing micro-grants to Asheville artists—and we’re just getting started.
With our $250,000 commitment to support recovery in the River Arts District, we’re finding creative ways to support recovery and ensure this vibrant community thrives again. This funding helps cover studio rent and repairs, replace essential art supplies, provide housing and furnishings, and offer direct financial assistance to restore the creative businesses that form the heart of the Asheville community.
With our $250,000 commitment to support recovery in the River Arts District, we’re finding creative ways to support recovery and ensure this vibrant community thrives again. This funding helps cover studio rent and repairs, replace essential art supplies, provide housing and furnishings, and offer direct financial assistance to restore the creative businesses that form the heart of the Asheville community.
110+ Homes Rebuilt
We’re helping individuals and families in Western North Carolina return home—stronger and more secure than before.
So far, more than 110 homes impacted by Hurricane Helene have been repaired or fully rebuilt, with more underway. Families are not only returning to safe homes with new furniture and appliances, but also gaining resources to heal and thrive.
Thank you to our partners that make it all possible.
So far, more than 110 homes impacted by Hurricane Helene have been repaired or fully rebuilt, with more underway. Families are not only returning to safe homes with new furniture and appliances, but also gaining resources to heal and thrive.
Thank you to our partners that make it all possible.