Update from Lake Toxaway Charities (LTC) – October 18, 2024

Dear Friends,

We want to update you on the vital work being done by not-for-profit organizations in our region following Hurricane Helene. Since the storm hit three weeks ago, and two weeks since many (but not all) have had power and connections restored, our Grant Assessment (GA) Committee has spent countless hours visiting our agencies. We have heard about and seen in person their extensive needs. Many homes and businesses suffered flooding and other horrific damage, and it will be a long time before they fully recover from the devastation. As expected, we found their immediate needs to be assistance with food, shelter, clothing, bedding, as well as mental health and family services.

Three weeks ago, we began to receive your incredibly generous donations designated for disaster relief. Two weeks ago, checks were distributed to 7 agencies to support very immediate needs for food and shelter. One week ago, applications were distributed to 28 agencies that are within this scope, and yesterday the GA committee met to determine funding for the 14 requests that we received. We are pleased to report that 13 requests were approved, checks were written immediately, and they were in route to their recipients yesterday.

This means thanks to many incredible people working together, we have been able to support a total of 20 agencies with over $140,000 that will assist thousands of people and children in need.

As we have focused on immediate relief, we have seen and begun to recognize the future needs that will continue. We will continue to assess the situation and, if necessary, will distribute an additional round of applications for the committee’s consideration.

In addition to financial contributions, there is still a pressing need for volunteers. Although at this time we do not offer an organized effort for our volunteers, we encourage you to get involved where needed. You can learn more about our agencies and their needs by visiting our website page:

Get To Know Our Supported Agencies – Lake Toxaway Charities

Websites and contact information will be seen by clicking first on the primary focus of the charity (Education, Homeless, Hunger, Abused, Healthcare), and then on the specific agency.

Your tax deductible donations may be mailed to:

Lake Toxaway Charities

PO Box 163, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747

Or, by donating online via this link

We are deeply grateful for your trust and remain committed to managing your gifts with both compassion and prudence. As stated before, we will not distribute funds indiscriminately. If we have excess funds after providing for legitimate storm related needs, we will allocate the funds to do our regular annual work of assisting our county and sustaining LTC into the future.

Thank you, once again, for your generous donations. Especially because there is no longer United Way in Transylvania County, your support is making a VERY meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by this crisis.

With gratitude,

The Board of Lake Toxaway Charities

We invite you to watch this video about Lake Toxaway Charities and Hurricane Relief Efforts at North Toxaway Baptist Church. Filmed by Dan and Kay Johnson.