10/01/2024
The Perry County Fiscal Court and The City of Hazard are heading up this flood relief effort. We were so lucky to have communities and organizations help us in our time of need. Lets pay it forward.
GIVING BACK: IT’S OUR TURN NOW (UPDATED OCTOBER 2)
In the aftermath of the recent flooding in Tennessee and North Carolina, many of our neighbors are facing overwhelming challenges as they begin to clean up their homes and rebuild their lives. Of course, many Perry Countians know exactly what this is like from personal experience. Essential cleaning supplies are desperately needed to assist families in recovering from the damage--and the sooner, the better. You can make a difference right now!
We are accepting donations of the following types of cleaning supplies and equipment:
*Generators
*Flat shovels, snow shovels, rakes
*Wheelbarrows
*Crowbars, pry bars
*Heavy duty plastic totes
*5 gallon buckets
*Heavy duty tarps
*Mops, brooms, dustpans
*Heavy duty contractor trash bags
*Gloves (both disposable and heavy-duty)
*Sponges, scrub brushes
*Wire brushes
*Concrobium (not bleach) for eliminating and preventing mold
*Disinfectants, including bleach, for general cleaning
*Paper towels and rags
*Shop vacuums and squeegees
*Personal protective gear (N95 masks, rubber boots, goggles, etc.)
*Solar chargers and battery banks
NOTE: No clothing, please. We also have already taken care of donations of drinking water.
Drop-off Locations: While there are numerous local organizations taking donations in Perry County, these are the ones we are currently aware of:
Hazard First Baptist Church, 560 Main Street
Hazard First Presbyterian Church, 160 Broadway Street
Hazard Fire Department, 50 East Main Street
Hazard Police Department, 200 East Main Street
Hazard High School, 157 Bulldog Lane
Perry County Garage Warehouse in Christopher, 50 Century Circle (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
Kentucky Farm Bureau, Janet Smith Office, 318 Morton Boulevard
Read Spotted Newt, (beginning October 1 during regular store hours)
Summit Community Church in Christopher, 147 Century Circle
Turner Brothers Care Care, 501 Combs Road (until TODAY, Wednesday, October 2)
Perry Central High School, Bay Door @ Gym, 305 Park Avenue
Gospel Light Baptist Church, 100 Independence Drive
Gospel Light Youth Center, 250 Chavies School Road
HCTC: Hazard Campus, 1 Community College Drive
Every donation, big or small, will help those affected regain a sense of normalcy. Your support is critical in helping families clean up and recover. Together, we can help them rebuild stronger!
If you'd prefer to make a MONETARY donation, our friends at the Appalachia Funders Network have set up the Appalachian Helene Response Fund to support those affected by the storm. By donating to this fund, you can rest assured that your donation will go directly to community foundations and nonprofits who can quickly get funds to people in need. If you would like to donate to support recovery efforts, visit https://bit.ly/appheleneresponsefund
In addition, some of our local businesses are selling items with 100% of the profits going to flood survivors.
Coal Country Candles also have a "Candles for a Cause" section on their website and they have created a special candle; the scent is called "One Appalachia." 100% of the profits from the "One Appalachia" candles that they sell will be donated to the Appalachian Helene Impact Fund. You may purchase from their website using this link: https://www.coalcountrycandles.com/candles-for-a-cause
They will ship anywhere in the US, or you can select the option to pick up in-store if you are local and they will email you when your order is ready. They will also have inventory in-store beginning Thursday, October 3 for walk-in purchases.
If you would like to purchase a Hell or High Water t-shirt or sweatshirt, Read Spotted Newt will donate all proceeds to flood relief. They are doing this in conjunction with Pathfinders of Perry County Kentucky. Here is the link to order shirts: https://www.readspottednewt.com/.../come-hell-or-high.../
