‘Operation Shelter’ provides safety, warmth through RVs to vulnerable in Western North Carolina
Among those contributing was the Diocese of Charlotte, which had raised $3.8 million by mid-October to put toward relief efforts in the affected areas
As winter weather intensifies, a team of six is continuing “Operation Shelter” to bring safety and warmth to vulnerable persons and families in western North Carolina who are in need after the devastating September flooding following Hurricane Helene.
Shawn Hendrix, who is among those spearheading the operation, told CatholicVote in a Dec. 5 phone interview that the initiative has been able to serve those who are in places especially difficult to reach, such as in the mountains. ---More...