# western north carolina (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover western north carolina. Page: Feed: --- ## [Fire Department Equipment Grant Programs](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/fire-department-equipment-grant-programs) _2026-07-27 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ Gary Sinese Foundation ## [Watershed Programs: USDA-NCRS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/watershed-programs-usda-ncrs-natural) _2026-07-20 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ Watershed Programs ## [Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants - USDA Rural Development](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/emergency-community-water-assistance) _2026-07-04 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ Appalachia Recovery Coalition has conducted outreach with multiple officials and organizations seeking collaboration to deploy wider assistance for well restoration and new well construction within rural and economically distressed areas, following Hurricane Helene. ## [Home Repair Loans & Grants - USDA Rural Development](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/home-repair-loans-and-grants-usda) _2026-06-27 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ Appalachia Recovery Coalition has provided multiple low-income seniors in single-family homes within rural areas of Appalachia with information supporting applications for grants to restore wells and dig new wells where springs were devastated by Hurricane Helene. ## ["Helene debris raises wildfire fears" - The Carolina Journal](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/helene-debris-raises-wildfire-fears) _2026-06-21 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ By Annie Dance, The Carolina Journal, June 2 2026 ## ["After Helene, wildfire risk is increased for Western North Carolina families" - U.S. Forest Service](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/after-helene-wildfire-risk-is-increased) _2026-06-14 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ Dana Hodde, Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest ## [Regional Maps: Counties Hit Hardest by Hurricane Helene (NC, TN, VA, SC)](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/regional-maps-counties-hit-hardest) _2026-02-14 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ ## [Woodlands Mission](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/woodlands-mission) _2026-01-11 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ Supporting clearing of downed trees and natural debris from across the mountains, and processing in repurposing for rebuilding and firewood ## [Christmas in Appalachia: Propane & Firewood Banks](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/christmas-in-appalachia-propane-and) _2025-12-21 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ Christmas is just a few days away, and many local aid groups and churches have already been providing holiday meals, while continuing to offer meals, Christmas meal prep, plus firewood and propane for those in need across Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia. ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5zZVFOMmDxo7) _2025-12-21 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Thanksgiving in Appalachia: Food Banks, Meals, Firewood & Propane](https://helenecoalition.substack.com/p/thanksgiving-in-appalachia-food-banks) _2025-11-23 · Velma Anne Ruth, M.Ed. · Appalachia Recovery Coalition_ Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many local aid groups and churches have already been providing holiday meals, while continuing to offer meals, Thanksgiving turkeys and fixings, plus firewood and propane for those in need across Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.