Update on Hurricane Relief in Madison County, NC.

At the end of December, Amurtel was able to distribute handmade quilts and gift cards to women who had lost so much from the catastrophic flooding. In this region of North Carolina, quilting is an old tradition, and it was especially painful, on top of losing everything else, to also lose handmade quilts that had been passed down generation to generation. Along with the much-needed financial support, receiving the new quilts boosted morale among these strong and courageous women. And to make the distribution that much more meaningful, a church group from Maggie Valley unexpectedly showed up with bagged lunches and toys to give out, giving the occasion a bit of a festive air. Despite hearing many sad stories of loss and devastation, these hours spent in the Rollins community were so special and sweet.