10.02.2024

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Ways to donate and volunteer after Helene

Donation and volunteer opportunities in the aftermath of Helene

Conestee will need volunteers to help clear the preserve. | Photo by Conestee Nature Preserve

Helene’s devastation is bringing out the best in our community. We’ve seen dozens and dozens of requests for a round up of ways you can help.

Donate money

United Way of Greenville County established an emergency relief fund where 100% of donations go to Greenville County nonprofits and families struggling after the storm.

You can sponsor a box of Scout’s Doughnuts to be donated to emergency responders and linemen.

Donate items

Miracle Hill Ministries needs help at its shelters that still don’t have power.It’s looking for generators, propane, batteries (AA and AAA), flashlights, bottled water, dry food, and pre-cooked meat.

United Ministries needs “pop-top food items” (think: things that don’t need a can opener) dropped off at 606 Pendleton St. today, Oct. 2 by 12 p.m. for distribution to begin at 1 p.m.

Volunteer

Bike Walk Greenville is looking for volunteers with safe access to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail to pull back brush — DM them for details.

Conestee Nature Preserve needs volunteers to help with clean up. All slots were full as we typed this, but they say they will post more opportunities soon.

Homes of Hope is looking for volunteers with experience clearing brush with chainsaws to help with 25 damaged properties — fill out an interest form.

Foster an animal from Greenville Humane Society (GHS). They are working with Greenville Animal Care to take in their animals as GHS kennels are cleared, so fostering from GHS helps both local shelters.

Blood drives

The Blood Connection says the storm impacted its blood supply and donations are urgently needed — find a list of donation centers.

American Red Cross is also collecting blood across Greenville county — find a local blood drive.

5+ more ways to help

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Events

Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

Grab-and-Go Breakfast | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. | Mill Village Ministries | Free | Dine on a hurricane relief breakfast and to get connected to other resources.
Silent Book Club | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | The People’s Tap | Free entry | Find the perfect spot and cozy in for an hour of reading before socializing with fellow book lovers.

Thursday, Oct. 3

Paint and Sip | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7-10 p.m. | The Mill at Fountain Inn | $25 | Create your own fall path masterpiece as you sip.
Haunted Bar Crawl | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | Rose Crystal Tower Chihuly Sculpture | $27 | Start October off with a tour of all things haunted downtown.

Calendar of events here

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Weather

What to do with your storm debris

What to do with your storm debris after Helene

On the road again... | Photo by the City of Greenville

Here’s what to do with storm debris after Helene according to city and county officials.

City of Greenville

City crews are moving debris to reopen roads (19 were at work yesterday and 24 will work today). There is no yard waste pickup this week, but crews will be by to remove the waste soon.

Separate storm-related debris (tree limbs, branches, and vegetative debris) from your household waste and leave it on your curb away from water meters, mailboxes, vehicles and grassy areas to facilitate easy pickup.

Greenville County

Trees and limbs will be collected from the right-of-ways of roads maintained by the county.

Note: No bags or trash can be left with the debris. If it is, the trees and limbs will not be collected.

Do not place debris near:

Power poles
Mailboxes
Meters
Fire hydrants
Cars

⁠No timeline was provided, but crews will be doing multiple runs along all roads.

News Notes

Number

148,000+. That’s how many Greenville County residents were without power as of last night. According to the City of Greenville, Duke Energy repaired over half of its damaged substations surrounding Greenville and are working to replace 6,000 downed utility poles. Track the latest numbers as crews continue working to restore power.

Civic

If you need bottled water, ice, or self-contained meals you can pick them up today, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 35 E. Antrim Dr. City of Greenville recreation employees bagged the ice + The Greenville Drive donated all available bottles of water from Fluor Field.

Eat

Bon Secours Wellness Arena is hosting a “Cup of Comfort” ramen giveaway in partnership with RingoFire + Nissin Foods USA (the makers of Top Ramen who are establishing operations in Greenville County next year). Stop by The Well today, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last) to take a pack home or stay and enjoy a warm bowl.

Gallery

Officials encourage you to stay home and off the roads. To see the impacts of Helene, we’ve put together a gallery of photos from social media and our readers. Scroll through + submit yours.

Community

Let’s spread the love. Ripple Fiber will open its Greenville office on Pelham Road as a community resource hub today, Oct. 2 through Friday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by for Wi-Fi, power, and refreshments + if you want to help out, bring a non-perishable item to donate.

Learn

Life and Safety Consultants — a local first aid + safety service — is offering a free emergency response training class online. Sign up for the course, and when prompted to log in, click “new user.”

Shop

Sprouts Farmers Market‘s new location on East North Street’s opening was delayed last Friday because of Helene, but now it’s open. Shop produce, vitamins, and grass-fed meats. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Holiday

Sundown tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Communities who observe this holiday typically enjoy apples and honey in hopes of having a sweet new year. The celebration runs until sundown on Friday, Oct. 4. Shana Tova! (That’s Hebrew for “have a good year.”)

Cause

Greenville Women’s Giving has shortened its grant application process for 2025. The women’s collective-giving organization will accept grant applications (for $50,000 to $100,000) for eligible nonprofits by Jan. 2. Learn how to apply.

Arts

In case you missed it, the MAC ArtCard gives holders access to buy-one-get-one-free tickets at select venues — for one full year. Think: Greenville Theatre, Peace Center, SC Children’s Theatre, and more. See details + sign up.*

Health

Hesitating to get the flu shot because you’re worried it will make you sick? We’ve got news for you: That’s just a myth. Prisma Health family medicine physician Jaqui Jones, MD, debunks this + other common flu shot myths.*

Wellness

Upgrade your morning cup of joe when you switch to VitaCup’s Genius Coffee. It’s infused with vitamins and minerals that support all-day energy + focus. Try it in coffee pods.*

Listen

Stop missing out on the conversations that matter — try these stealthy, barely noticeable next-gen hearing aids. No wonder 400,000+ customers love them.*

Feel Good

We love Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery

Feel good: Here are local Greenville stories making us smile in the aftermath of Helene

Clyde the golden is ready to assist with tree removal. | Photo by @clydewithme

From losing power in the storm to having their generator stolen, Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery had plenty of reasons to pout in the aftermath of Helene, yet their social media has been filled with smiles and positivity + jokes that spread smiles and positivity.

If you need food, they’re working to replenish their stock. Here are the local goods they have:

Beef from Trail Place Farms
Milk from Milky Way Raw Milk
A variety of bread from Travelers Baking Company
Quiches made in the bakery
Plus, Broadwater Shrimp will be there Friday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shop local to not only support this small business, but also support the local farms and businesses providing the stock.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

I would like to shout out The Mill at Fountain Inn for keeping me fed, powered, and connected for the past two days to get these newsletters out. I also swung by Fountain Foods Market to pick up some prepared meals. If you live in the Golden Strip, I recommend swinging by both to support local and get things you need.

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