EAST ALABAMA (WTVM) - Stone Martin Builders, based in the Auburn-Opelika area, worked with Habitat for Humanity and Samaritan’s Purse to gather donations and money for communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
They held a Hurricane Relief Donation Drive from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15 with 26 drop-off sites. Those sites included Habitat for Humanity ReStores and Stone Martin Builders model homes throughout Alabama.
According to organizers, they collected 16 pallets of donations and $3,443 that went to North Carolina communities. Some of the items included:
- Four pallets of coats for Avery County students and additional communities in need
- Three pallets of blankets for nursing facilities in Avery and residents in surrounding counties
- Two pallets of 5-gallon cleaning kits for Swannanoa, NC, in Buncombe County
- Four pallets of warm clothing, including pants, scarves, gloves, socks, and hats, to help individuals stay protected during harsh winter months.
- Three pallets of personal hygiene items.
“This collaborative effort, including Habitat for Humanity, has made it possible to get these items into the hands of those most in need,” said Paul Willis, Director of Purchasing and Estimating at Stone Martin Builders. “Volunteers in North Carolina are diligently working to ensure that every item is distributed to the right people and places. The effort is ongoing and will continue to be as they find communities with the biggest needs. We are proud of the teamwork that made this initiative possible and grateful for the impact it will have on these communities.”
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