With the goal of helping tribal citizens in need due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the Poarch Creek Indians, in partnership with Wind Creek Hospitality, have launched a donation drive beginning Thursday, October 3 to raise much-needed relief supplies. .
After delivering two tractor loads of essential supplies to the Eastern Band of Cherokee and nearby communities in North Carolina, the Tribe and Wind Creek Hospitality invite the public to provide further support to those affected by the storm.
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As part of the tribe’s commitment to helping communities in times of crisis, a temporary collection center has been established at Wind Creek Atmore in the East Parking Lot (located at 303 Poarch Rd.), where the public can donate much-needed items. These items can be dropped off between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The following supplies are required for this:
“The images coming out of hurricane-damaged cities are devastating,” said Stephanie A. Bryan, Tribal president and CEO. “We would like to lend a hand in these rescue efforts and are also working with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina as they work to help people in their surrounding communities. We encourage everyone to join us in offering hope and relief to those who have lost so much.”
All donations will be delivered to affected areas in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia. For more information, call or text 251-359-4054 or 251-359-0297.
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