Asheville Answers: Amish, Mennonite groups responding to Helene? What were they working on?
February 7, 2025
Question: I've been seeing posts online about how groups of Amish and Mennonite volunteers have come down to help build homes in Western North Carolina. Is this true?
Answer: Religious disaster response groups have been incredibly active throughout the response to Tropical Storm Helene. On social media, Mennonite and Amish groups, from both their work and likely their simple dress, have been lauded in helping repair housing but also generally responding to local needs. Even the village of Chimney Rock recently posted about the "amazing and uplifting" Amish volunteers who had traveled to aid in recovery efforts.
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