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Marietta Provides Provisions for Asheville Hurricane Victims

The Rotary Club of Marietta decided to postpone its current community project and speedily turn its attention to collecting supplies for the Asheville, NC area devastated by Hurricane Helene. Rotarian Harold Hobbs, having family in the Asheville area, confirmed his family safely made their way to his home in Marietta, but were themselves collecting items to take back to Asheville. The Board promptly offered support, given the urgent needs. Emma Hobbs McShane provided a list she obtained from neighbors and friends in Asheville of necessary items, and Rotarians hit the streets!

The response was overwhelming!!! Donations of supplies and monies to purchase items rolled in from families, friends, churches, neighbors, and other local Rotary Clubs. The original plan was to fill one truck. Ultimately, collections filled 3+ trucks. Harold provided storage for additional items while other options are under consideration. All were delivered October 14. It is an honor to live in such a caring and generous community. Thank you to all who shopped and delivered supplies. Special thanks to Harold, Emma, and Ean for providing and managing transportation. Gratitude to all the Rotarians who loaded trucks and pitched in to make it all happeny.

Posted by Jacob Southerland
October 23, 2024

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