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Neighbors helping neighbors since Hurricane Helene

Bridging the gap between tragedy and long‑term support.

Hands-on disaster relief from neighbors in Moore County. We provide essential aid (food, shelter, clothing) to help communities rebuild and recover.

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About us

"Squared Away Response began as a group of community members in Moore County who saw a need for immediate, hands-on relief in Western North Carolina. We saw an incredible response from our community and within 24 hours of Helene passing through, there were members of our community on the ground providing aid. We are committed to continuing to serve our community and beyond in this manner; bridging the gap between tragedy and long-term support. We provide essential aid—food, shelter, clothing, etc.—to help our neighbors rebuild and recover when they need it most."

After Hurricane Helene

Our work

Within a day of Hurricane Helene, volunteers from Moore County were on the ground in Western North Carolina. In the weeks that followed, the group coordinated more than 30 loads of supplies, along with cook teams and other services.

As winter set in, many families were still sleeping in tents. So our volunteers designed a temporary shelter: an insulated shed with a door, a window and durable siding. It is built in panels that stack flat, so it can be hauled safely into the mountains and put together on site, and a generator can run safely outside to power and heat it.

On November 9, 2024, our community came together for Raise the Roof at the Moore County fairgrounds in Carthage. Forty-two local churches and businesses took part, and volunteers built 15 sheds in a single day. Our partner Lifesize Dwellings helped assemble and finish the sheds in Western NC.

Two volunteers build wooden shelter sheds in a cleared lot under a blue sky
Shelter sheds going up in Western NC. Photo: Lifesize Dwellings.
30+supply loads to Western NC
42local churches and businesses at Raise the Roof
15shelter sheds built in one day
$90,000raised for Western North Carolina
Storm debris, damaged cars and a recliner scattered across a yard

Board

Mike Crumpler

Mike Crumpler

President

Tyler Cook

Tyler Cook

Vice President

Tracy Gibson

Tracy Gibson

Treasurer

Casey Burton

Casey Burton

Secretary

Registered 501(c)(3)

Organization
Squared Away Response
Location
Carthage, NC
Tax exemption issued
Nov. 2024
EIN
33-1656792
Category

Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief / Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services (NTEE)

Tax status

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.