Hundreds of Amish volunteers from Lancaster, Pennsylvania traveled to Swannanoa to help those in need after Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina.
After Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, thousands were left without homes, power, food, and water.
Amish volunteers from Lancaster, Pennsylvania have travelled to North Carolina by bus in teams of 57 people to help survivors rebuild their lives. Their mission, known as “Cabins for Christ”, provides shelter and stability for families who lost their homes in the floods.
Each week, a team travels from Lancaster to North Carolina to spend Monday through Friday building cabins for those in need.
The volunteers live in their own tents and bring their own supplies to North Carolina. They rely on donations and local resources to facilitate their stay and work. They are entirely self-sufficient during their week-long stay to build cabins.
On a recent mid-day arrival, the Amish team built eight structures by 5:00pm.
Andy Owens, who coordinated the effort, estimated the total cost of the project to be “around $300,000”, all of which was donated by the Amish community.
The Pennsylvania Amish volunteers have asked for nothing in return, not even recognition.
They have left an undeniable impact on the community in North Carolina through their selfless volunteer work that has provided housing for many families impacted by Hurricane Helene.
