Convoy delivering relief to Helene survivors

Welcome back! ?? As Convoy of Hope team members are serving across the Southeast in response to Hurricane Helene, we’re sharing a closer look at Convoy’s response and how you can help bring support to survivors of the storm.

We also want to help you prepare for the storms in your life by downloading our free Disaster Preparedness Guide . This resource includes practical steps for you and your family members to walk through together, with insight from Convoy’s own disaster team members. You can download your copy today at convoy.org/prepare .

Let’s jump right in.

Hurricane Helene

Helene is now deemed the second-deadliest hurricane to hit the United States mainland in the last 55 years, causing more than 175 deaths and leaving over 1.3 million people without power.?

Convoy has already served thousands of families across the Southeast — including in Florida, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia — providing life-sustaining items such as food, water, hygiene kits, and more. Many of these supplies are being dispatched from Convoy’s World Distribution Center.?

This week, Convoy team members will begin drive-thru distributions in Asheville, North Carolina — in addition to the ongoing Florida distributions — to help with that region’s significant damage to neighborhoods, businesses, and infrastructure.?

Watch the latest update on Helene’s impact on Asheville and visit our website to learn how you can help your neighbors in need.

Stay tuned on our social channels for updates.

From Florida to Ethiopia

When children face unexpected events — from Florida to Ethiopia — it can feel like their whole world has shifted. But meeting their tangible needs with resources like nutritious meals and support from the community can help them adjust to change.

Seyoum is a child who lives in Ethiopia with his parents and younger sister. They live in a rental and are frequently asked to vacate their space, which is frightening and creates a sense of anxiety about what tomorrow will hold.?

“Seeing my parents worry weighs heavily on my heart. I worry about where we will go and if we will find a new place to live. It’s scary to think about not having a stable home anymore,” Seyoum shared.?

His mother recalls the overwhelming excitement when Convoy’s program center opened.?

“This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone for our community,” she said. “It brings hope and relief to those in need, including my son.”

Now, Seyoum has access to his favorite meals — lentil stew and flatbread, macaroni, and rice — and ultimately, a sense of stability and support.

Read the rest of his story here .?

That’s a wrap for this week’s Hope Makes It Happen! As you go, would you share this newsletter with your friends and co-workers? As you share, it gives more people a chance to give and get involved. Thank you!