Every disaster has its evacuees, people who do just as they’re told and leave once the government sounds the alarm. But what happens when they have nothing to return to? Gerry Lenahan tells us what it’s like to lose everything and what it’s like to rebuild.

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Want to Help:

1. Donate – To The Good Shepherd Center to fund housing assistance programs.
2. Advocate – Call NC Senators: Richard Burr 202-224-3154, and Thom Tillis 704-509-9087 tell them to advocate for H.R. 2721 The Pathways out of Poverty Act, that would expand funding for temporary assistance programs.

Need Help:

1. Shelter – For temporary shelter call The Good Shepherd Center 910-763-4424.
2. Financial Assistance – For help with Financial Assistance call Lloyd Stiles from Coastal Community Action at 252-342-4831.
3. Other Resources – Consult this list. It provides a guide for general resources as well as resources specific to Craven County.