​Please consider helping my NC family and friends in this tragic situation from right where you are. I can personally assure you if you are able to give ANY amount to this GO FUND ME, or our PAY PAL or by personal check, you have my personal promise your money will go directly to families in need.
 
With no power all week, no clean water, no way to flush toilettes and dirty water everywhere, thousands of people are in need of hygiene products, baby items, blankets, food, non-perishables, clothing, shoes, generators, gas and more. Your cash donations help supply these items in addition to helping us serve meals and water, including to our first responders and National Guard. Many have lost everything except each other.
 
Since roads are out, rather than drive the supplies from out of state to the EOC in Lumberton NC, we are sending money to local non-profits we personally know who can purchase the supplies right there and quickly delivery them. Local distribution centers are set up right down the road from my sister’s house.

​FEMA, Red Cross and other non-profits are on the ground helping, there are seven shelters so far, but there cannot be enough help in situations like this. We are working closely with the Red Cross in Lumberton NC and other non-profits located in Robeson County.

​501(c)3 Non-Profit
Donations 100% Tax Deductible
TO:
Sanctuary on the Trail
​PO Box 123 Bluemont VA 20135

We fear the worst is not yet here. The rivers are still rising and the water is not leaving. Thousands of elderly, homeless, destitute and displaced people I know are in need of our combined help. This is far from over.
 
If you would like to be part of the recovery program in Robeson County NC in other ways, please email me at [email protected] or message me on facebook René Locklear White (Feather). Your donation is 100% tax deductible. Pay Pal available at SanctuaryontheTrail.org
 
René Locklear White (Feather)
Lt. Col., USAF (Retired)
President, Sanctuary on the Trail
Lumbee Indian
​Home of Record, Robeson County NC
501(c)3 non-profit 

      "Our goal with The Native American Church of Virgina is to help reduce suffering," said Rene' White church president.. "'Spreading the Word Spreads Help' to those who need it. If you share this, and everyone shares this, we could reach everyone who needs the help."
     Crisis assistance for heating emergencies is a available free and varies state by state. Contact your local Department of Social Services for details.
     In Virginia, deadlines are Nov. 1 - March 15 and Jan. 2 - March 15. Details (explained below).
 

In Virginia:

When to Submit an Application

• Equipment-related assistance & security deposits - November 1 through March 15
• Heating fuel & utility bills (primary heat expense) - First workday in January through March 15

Assistance Available

• Heating equipment - repair or replacement
• Heating equipment - supplemental (example: fuel tanks)
• Security deposit - primary heat expense
• Heating fuel/utility - primary
• For details and a complete list of assistance available, refer to the manual below

Eligibility Requirements

• There must be a heating emergency, such as:
  • Lack of heat
  • Imminent utility cut-off
  • Inoperable or unsafe heating equipment
• For a complete list of eligibility requirements, refer to the manual below.

How to Apply

• Option 1: Screen for eligibility and/or apply online through CommonHelp
• Option 2: Bypass eligibility screening and submit an application manually. Fill out the appropriate application below and return it to your local department of social services:
  • Crisis Assistance Application (PDF)
  • Crisis Assistance Application (Spanish) (PDF)

Weatherization Assistance is also available and Applies to Energy efficiency & Air Filtration

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) administers this program. For details, visit their website.