Want to Help Support Recovery for Areas Affected by Hurricane Helene?

October 1, 2024

Students, Faculty, Staff and Coaches,

If you are looking for a way to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina there are many options available for you. Please only consider providing assistance through trusted and established organizations. Following are a few trusted local, regional and national organizations who are providing support to the recovery efforts:

And below is detail on providing assistance through the NC Independent Colleges and Universities organization which we are a member. As you can see from the email, at least seven (7) of our fellow independent colleges and universities in that region have been directly impacted.

Contact me if you have any questions or want more information on ways to help.

Best,

-Jeff

Jeffrey Robertson

Vice President, Office of Institutional Advancement

Ph: 910-277-5769

Subject: Support Recovery for NCICU Campuses Affected by Hurricane Helene

Donate to the Independent College Fund of North Carolina

Support Hurricane Helene Recovery

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, NCICU extends our heartfelt thanks to all state and federal agencies, corporate partners, and community organizations for rallying to support our seven campuses in western North Carolina during this challenging time.

As we assess the storm’s impact, it is clear that our institutions have faced significant challenges. With approximately 400,000 power outages across the state and numerous road closures, our campuses—including Brevard, Gardner-Webb, Lees-McRae, Lenoir-Rhyne, Mars Hill, Montreat, and Warren Wilson—are dealing with various degrees of damage and disruption. Some campuses lack power and safe access, heavily impacting our students and staff. Your understanding and support in this difficult time are greatly appreciated.

You can contribute directly to the Independent College Fund of North Carolina to support the recovery of our campuses affected by Hurricane Helene.