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21 Jul 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Deacon Gary Hager

✨ VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ✨ Meet Deacon Gary Hager, a Catholic deacon from Detroit Lakes, MN, whose passion for service and interfaith connection led him to...
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Disaster Relief
06 Jul 2025

Texas Flood Update

On Thursday night and Friday morning, in dry Central Texas, four months’ worth of rain fell in less than twelve hours, causing devastating floods and...
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Combating Antisemitism
20 Jun 2025

Western North Carolina Proclamations

NECHAMA is intimately aware that disaster relief can have far reaching effects, well beyond the hope we restore to our homeowners. We help regions heal...
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Disaster Relief
11 Jun 2025

What NECHAMA Means to Us - Temple Israel of Charlotte

When Hurricane Helene hit, Temple Israel of Charlotte didn't just send money. They sent their people. Rabbi Damsky and congregants spent days in Asheville mucking out homes, proving that faith isn't just belief—it's showing up. Here's what rebuilding taught them about community and obligation.
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Disaster Relief
11 Jun 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Ann-Marie and Sally

As the hurricane season continues, the urgent need for support in communities still recovering from past disasters becomes even more critical. The incredible dedication of...
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Disaster Relief
11 Jun 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Lloyd and Lisa

As the hurricane season continues, the urgent need for support in communities still recovering from past disasters becomes even more critical. The incredible dedication of...
Volunteer/Client Spotlights
Disaster Relief
05 Jun 2025

Hurricane Season 2025

Sunday, June 1st marked the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which continues until November 30th. This time of year brings increased risk to...
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Disaster Relief
22 May 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Lucas P.

Meet Lucas P., a high school freshman from Virginia, whose passion for martial arts and helping others brought him to Asheville over spring break to...
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