Disaster Relief: Ways to Help

Bristol Motor Speedway

• BMS no longer has National Guard support, and they have turned
• their attention to preparing and packing items for distribution only. They have volunteer opportunities this weekend and in the weeks to come. You can learn about all their volunteer opportunities here.

Camp ACC

• Appalachian Christian Camp is housing families who have been displaced by flood damage and volunteers supporting relief efforts. Because of this work they’re in need of a lot of extra hands.
• They have their needs and a way to sign-up on their website. You can find that link here. 

Rise Erwin

• They are looking for people to assist with the organization and distribution of supplies in their warehouse at the National Guard Armory in Erwin every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
• You can sign up for a shift by clicking here.
• Rise Erwin also has several other volunteer opportunities for clean-up, etc.

• Volunteers Needed from 9am-6pm (Most pressing need between 9am and 2pm) to sort through donations and assist with distribution at Little Milligan Elementary. No sign-up needed, just show up!
• Address: 4226 US-321 Butler, TN 37640 

• 104 Cherry Grove Rd. Jonesborough, TN 
• You may sign up for a future date here, or you can just show up!  
• They need help sorting, boxing up, and distributing donations.

Unicoi Christian Church

• Hosts needed for 4-hour shifts at Unicoi Christian Church Fellowship Hall as they receive donations and guests needing WiFi and electricity access.
• Please note that times are shifting to 2pm-6pm Tuesdays – Thursdays ONLY. This complements other long term resources available in Erwin and Unicoi County.
• You can sign up for a shift at this link. Please note that many shifts have one person signed up for them already, but they would prefer to have two for each shift. 

Unicoi County Care & Share

• Help with the work they are doing to connect people in need with the right resources. Sign up to Volunteer

ASP (Appalachia Service Project)

• ASP is organizing their clean up efforts. You can sign-up to serve with them by clicking here. 

Requested Donations

As the weather turns cold, we are getting requests for cold weather items from some of our partners. Any of the following items would be greatly appreciated at RISE Erwin and would likely be accepted at other donation sites in the area.

• Propane Tanks (20lb and 100lb)
• Propane Heaters
• Electric Heaters
• Generators
• Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Shampoo, Body wash, soap
• Cleaning Supplies
• New camping supplies.

If you become aware of any needs where you’re serving, please relay those to Kathy Smith (ksmith@fcc-jc.org). 

If You Are in Need

• Unicoi County Care & Share is open 9am - 3pm. They have clothing, bedding, and hygiene items for those in need and are happy to connect folks with other needed resources. Location is 344 Carolina Ave, Erwin, TN 37650 . Check their Instagram for the most recent info.
• Disaster Mental Health Strike Team 423-634-1957  
• Disaster Distress 24/7 Helpline Call/Text 1-800-985-5990
• NET Trans Free transportation to grocery stores, shelters, distribution centers. 423-461-8233

Part of FCC’s operating budget is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need, but in this moment of widespread crisis in our community, it just isn’t enough. We’ve set up a brand new fund dedicated to helping our neighbors with their long-term needs as they recover from this disaster. 100% of the funds will be used in our surrounding counties that have been most impacted.  The disbursement of funds will be overseen by a team from FCC, relying on the wisdom and council of local governments and non-profits and area churches.