ADRA Funds ACS Aid Towards North Carolina Disasters
First, it was Hurricane Helene; then it was Hurricane Milton. Overall, the American South and island territories have faced literal waves of devastation that have permanently altered their topography. Many have waited for ADRA’s involvement in the recovery and stepped up as support to the domestic humanitarian aid group Adventist Community Services (ACS).
“Countless families are struggling to recover from these tragic disasters, and by partnering with Adventist Community Services (ACS), we can reach many more people in need,” said Imad Madanat, ADRA’s International vice president for humanitarian affairs, in a statement to Adventist Review. “As a global humanitarian agency that responds to an average of two disasters each week, we understand the critical importance of providing timely access to recovery resources. We are committed to supporting ACS during this challenging time to help communities across the United States.”
Through this partnership, ADRA has granted ACS US$150,000 to support relief efforts in areas such as Asheville, North Carolina, Georgia, and other severely affected regions. Emergency assistance is critical, given that many have had no time to recover from Hurricane Helene, which devastated North Carolina and other states before being hit with Hurricane Milton, which was initially a category 5.
Aside from extensive structural damages, one of the universal issues has been the loss of electricity, leading to areas left in darkness. ADRA has sent hundreds of solar lanterns to ACS in Asheville. Durable, waterproof, compact, and portable, the lanterns can make a small but effective difference for those needing a reliable light source.
Since ADRA is an “international humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church” with agencies in 118 countries, ACS is an ideal partner for managing domestic outreach. ACS is based in North American territories, with effective whole-person aid. More support is expected as the damage continues to be evaluated.
