Unity. Relief. Recovery.

Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Valley Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to provide direct assistance to the families and communities of the Swannanoa River Valley.

Our mission is to restore hope and rebuild lives in North Carolina and surrounding communities by providing vital assistance, fostering community collaboration, and promoting preparedness for future disasters.

Help us Change Lives

We are a locally owned and operated Non-Profit - our entire team lives here in Western North Carolina. Right now, we need your support to rebuild the place we call home - every single dollar given goes directly to material aid and rebuilding efforts in our community.

Please consider donating to our cause and volunteering with us! Additionally, check out our Disaster Supply Sites directory below for a list of organizations to which we dispatch aid, direct resources, and provide support for following humanitarian disasters.

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Volunteer HERE

Disaster Supply Sites

Aid Distribution

Since September 27th, 2024 we have processed and delivered an estimated $4.9 million of aid and vital supplies. We dispatch urgently needed goods and supplies to 41 Counties across the Southeast, and in partnership with America Cares we dispatch fresh food and produce to approximately 4,300 families per week.

Recovery and Relief

In the days and weeks after the storm, we coordinated hundreds of evacuation and access restoration missions to communities cut off from road access. Partnered with local, state and federal agencies, in both the public and private sector, we have delivered over 250,000 gallons of potable water, and tens of thousands of meals across the community.

Housing and ShElters

With thousands of families displaced from their homes by the storm, we have been able to provide both temporary and permanent housing solutions to residents of the Swannanoa River valley. We continue to provide building materials and facilitate infrastructure development efforts throughout Buncombe County.

Upcoming events

Blood Drive

June 4th
1:00pm - 6:00 PM
Come donate blood with The American Red Cross! Hosted by The Valley Hope Foundation at One Focus Church at 372 Bee Tree Road, Swannanoa NC 28778
Serve to LEAD Walkathon

June 7th
9:00am - 5:00pm
Walkathon hosted by Serve to LEAD to raise funds and awareness for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief! Event at Lake Tomahawk Park, with an afterparty at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain!
Click Here to learn more!
Valley Hope Backpack Dash

August 16th
Valley Hope Foundation is hosting a 5k and Back-to-School dash! Bring the whole family and help us provide school supplies and educational material to students and teachers!
Charlotte Book-a-Palooza

October 11th
11:00am - 4:00pm
Come join us and Books on The House to distribute donated books and literature in Charlotte, NC!
Click Here to learn more!

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Join Serve to LEAD and Valley Hope Foundation on Saturday, June 7 for a Walk-a-Thon for Hurricane Relief! Every step helps rebuild and restore homes for families impacted by Hurricane Helene.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteer team from Saint Matthew’s Catholic Church in Nashville, TN! This amazing group jumped in to support Valley Hope Foundation in every part of our mission — from clearing debris and distributing food to helping rebuild a home damaged by Hurricane Helene. Their generosity, hard work, and compassion left a lasting impact on our community here in Western North Carolina. We’re so grateful for partners like you who show what it truly means to serve. #SaintMatthewsNashville #ValleyHopeFoundation #FaithInAction #StrongerTogether #HurricaneRecovery #WNCCommunity #VolunteerAppreciation

An enormous thank you to the Mount Pisgah SDA Church, the Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and Glen, David, and Mark for providing us with a refrigerated truck. Your generous support ensures we can keep fresh produce ready for distribution to families across Western North Carolina. We’re so grateful for partners who help make this mission possible. #valleyhopefoundation #swannanoa #swannanoavalley #wnc #nonprofit

📦 Meet Terry – Our Littlest (and Cutest) Team Member 💙 Terry, the son of one of our cofounders, was born 10 weeks premature—just one month before Hurricane Helene rolled through in 2024. A little fighter from day one, he’s grown into the heart and soul of our warehouse. If you’ve stopped by, you’ve probably seen his smiling face keeping us all company. He’s our unofficial mascot, our daily dose of joy, and a reminder of how far strength and spirit can carry you. We’re so lucky to have him here with us. 💫 #WarehouseMascot #TerryTheTinyTitan #PremiePower #BornToShine #BehindTheScenes #valleyhopefoundation #swannanoavalley #swannanoa