With widespread devastation from Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina fueling relief efforts that will likely last for years, many in the Charlotte area are looking for ways to help and show their support.
An easy way to do that is to buy a shirt or sweatshirt. Many local and regional stores sell clothing to donate money to organizations working in storm-affected areas, and all you have to do is click ‘buy’.
Here are a few options for hurricane relief articles to check out:
The Bitter Southerner General Store
Location: online
Funds from the sale of The South – Disaster Relief Shirt from The Bitter Southerners will rotate over time, but right now the white T-shirts will benefit World Central Kitchen.
Cost: $38
[FEEDING THE COMMUNITY: Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen distribute thousands of meals in Western NC.]
Ellis + Olivia Ruth Boutique
Location: Online
Ellis + Olivia Ruth Boutique’s Mountain Strong shirts feature a blue mountain range graphic on a black T-shirt. Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to those affected by the hurricane.
Cost: $25 (Note: They are currently sold out, but new orders are coming.)
Glory Days clothing
Location: 2202 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Glory Days’ custom online exclusive Carolina Strong T-shirts and sweatshirts are available in multiple colors. Youth sizes are also available. All proceeds from the items will benefit the NC Disaster Relief Fund.
Cost: $34-$70
Homework
Location: Online
Homewurk has a choice of three Carolina sweatshirts – with green, blue or brown lettering – with 100% of the proceeds going to Samaritan’s Purse and Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Online you can select which organization you want your donations to go to.
Cost: $38
McCall & Co.
Location: online
McCall & Co. is offering black and gray Together We Rebuild shirts with locations of your choice, including Asheville, Swannanoa, Chimney Rock and other spots, plus a few Appalachia Strong selections. All proceeds will go to Little River Baptist Church in Penrose, which serves as a food and distribution center for disaster relief. Shipping is available, but the shirts can also be collected from McCall Farm in Penrose.
Cost: $20
Paw Mountain Designs
Location: online
From Paw Mountain Design The Western NC Relief collection offers gray and black T-shirts with multiple designs to choose from. Shipping is possible, but you can also pick up your purchase at Southern Grace Studios, 1207 South Grace Lane in Raleigh. All proceeds will be donated to community support and disaster relief.
Cost: $20
Sycamore cycles
Location: 112 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Sycamore Cycles has created an oatmeal-colored Ride for WNC Helene Relief T-shirt and hat option, with 100 percent of proceeds going to local charities working to rebuild Western North Carolina. Youth sizes are also available.
Cost: $24.99 – $29.99
