Press release from God’s Pit Crew:
DANVILLE, VA. (November 5, 2024) – God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response Team will deploy a second wave of volunteers to Western North Carolina to begin their Holiday Relief Mission, which will serve those still recovering from Hurricane Helene’s disastrous impact on the region.
The first stent of assistance showed the great need for more aid, as tremendous damage still plagues many of the mountain communities. Even with the holiday season now in full swing for many, thousands of families are struggling to recover from tragic storm damage left behind by Helene. Holiday Relief Mission will serve as a deployment to not only assist with restoration, but to deliver hope to hurting communities during – what is typically – a season of joy and celebration.
Volunteers from 25 different states joined God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response Team in the greater-Asheville area over the last four weeks, providing assistance to over 200 families. As requests for help continue to pour in, the ministry looks to assist as many people as possible in the coming days.
The God’s Pit Crew team will return home for a short refresh period and then redeploy to North Carolina to continue cleanup and relief efforts as part of the ministry’s Holiday Relief Mission. Red tractor-trailers equipped with chainsaws, shovels, tarps, excavators and other equipment will also return and be on hand to assist homeowners with flood cleanup, mold remediation, structure demolition, and damaged tree and debris removal.
God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response Team will travel to Asheville, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 17, with plans for the crew to remain through Saturday, December 7.
Volunteers looking to assist with this deployment are asked to register using the Volunteer Form located within the red banner on the God’s Pit Crew website (GodsPitCrew.org). Response efforts by the ministry are only made possible via volunteers who serve on missions, as well as partners and donors who fuel the efforts with their gracious contributions.
Individuals in need of assistance are asked to fill out the North Carolina Assistance Form located within the red banner on the God’s Pit Crew website (GodsPitCrew.org). Volunteers will be working to clean out flooded homes, assist with drying efforts and mold remediation, cut and remove damaged trees, and pray with families experiencing this time of devastation and heartbreak.
“Some of the most heartbreaking experiences and testimonies we’ve encountered in our 25-year run have come from this storm,” shared God’s Pit Crew President Randy Johnson. “Our prayers continue to pour out for everyone impacted – from immense property damage to loss in families, this will be a long road ahead to navigate for a lot of people.”
“Holiday Relief Mission will be a powerful way to come together and serve others in need – providing hope and love when it has seemed so distant over the past month,” added Johnson. “We pray to help as many people impacted by Helene as possible, and we rely on the donors and volunteers who act as the main heartbeats of the ministry to keep fueling us forward.”
Over 40 loads of critical relief items have been delivered to hurting areas throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia following hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as tragic flooding in New Mexico.
For those looking to assist with God’s Pit Crew’s disaster response initiatives, volunteer and donation opportunities can be found by visiting GodsPitCrew.org or by calling and speaking to a representative at (434) 836-4472.
Before you comment
The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.