"Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve." Martin Luther King Jr…read more Imagine how in an instant it could all be gone. The sea can be swept up and be in your space. Down pours of rain can cause massive flooding and landslides. For the recent hurricane Helene it has caused extensive damage and flooding for several states. Some cities in states such as North Carolina will never recover or return. So many families in despair. Then we had hurricane Milton hit a week later, devastating Florida, but not as powerful as the prior hurricane. We forget about storms and the power of what they can actually cause. It's all a cycle that has brought to our memories. In the wake of this tragic storm organizations exist to provide relief for those that need help. If your able to provide any assistance this is an organization that ensures that your donations will be delivered to those in need. You can even provide your own donation of your time to this organization too. As humans we have a great deal of hope in the wake of tragedy to come together when strife hits. This organized group is the boots on the ground at ground zero to make it all happen. As humans we watch and listen to those individuals that have been harmed, killed, starved, and tortured at the hands of Mother Nature. While they can control the weather, in the end we will come together and fight against that which pushes us down. We will get up and never go down without a good fight for any reason. Life is about living and helping our fellow citizens and those around us. Keep up the good fight and plan for the worst for the next disaster could take you through strife.

Samaritan's Purse is a religious non profit organization striving to provide aid for those in need…read moreall over the world, especially in 3rd world countries and areas of disasters. I respect all religions. Just for the record I am definitely not trying to recruit or convert anyone. I just discovered Operation Christmas Child through a friend, and I wanted to help out too. Operation Christmas Child is where you build a shoebox of essentials and other goodies to give to a child in a third world country. This year they have their own boxes to optimize their operations. The boxes are also sturdy so it serves as an additional purpose for the child who receives it. You can decide to give to a boy or a girl, with the following age ranges: 2-4 yrs, 5-9 yrs, or 10-14 yrs. If you need inspiration, you can go onto their website for suggestions. Some of the items I felt were essential were socks, comb, toothbrush, chapstick, deodorant, stationary, water bottle (to store water, as their water source may not be nearby), and some fun small trinkets that fit into the box. Be sure to check the list for items you should include such as snacks since they are perishable or liquids that may spill and damage all the goods. If you happen to be busy, you can also build a box online or have someone build it for you. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone on a global scale, but I know there are others out there to have it much worst than I do. It was very fun to put together my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and I plan on making this an annual traditional.

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From the owner: .These services include counseling, crisis intervention, support groups, training, education, and…read morecrisis debriefings. Assistance designed for, but not limited to: aggravated assault, arson, Assault, child physical abuse, bullying, DUI/DWI crash, fraud, gang violence, human trafficking, identity theft, robbery, stalking, survivors of homicide victims, traffic fatalities, and terrorism.

Very neat, organized and clean thrift store. Fantastic prices. New stuff all the time.read more

One of the bigger thrift stores I've been to. With great lighting to, it doesn't feel like a…read morebasement like some tend to. They also put out new stuff frequently so there's almost always new stuff to find. Definitely recomend

they are wonderful and have great organizers for thrift store! anytime I head into Waynesville I…read morestop by.

When we moved to this town, we immediately wanted to give back to our community. After researching…read moremany organizations, we found that mountain projects was at the top of our list. They provide direct services in food distribution, transportation, affordable housing, so many services for those who have financial issues. They receive a lot of grants from a number of organizations but it is clearly not enough. Their food bank recently ran out and they joined forces with other local nonprofits by using their transportation system to distribute food that other organizations had in stock. They are a team player with other nonprofits in the area. They look to create a support system that assist those in need in our area.. They even have a thrift store in Sylva North Carolina that needs donations. It is one way that they build revenue to help others. They are the organization that provides home repairs for those in financial need. They also build local affordable homes. I highly recommend supporting this nonprofit organization

Absolute five-star experience. Definitely a little bit out there but we went on a Saturday early…read moreSeptember and it wasn't too bad. They do apple picking on the hour most days. It's all listed online and very user-friendly. We showed up around 1130 and wandered around. Picked apples at noon. Then had some live music at one. Very well planned and I'm proud of the way we did it. If you're driving from Asheville, old fort is a great stopping point. We got cinnamon rolls on the way there and Hillman on the way back. It did look like this Orchard had some very affordable barbecue on site. Tons of snacks in the gift shop too. The parking lot was pretty big and they have extra parking. The staff was super kind. I love that it's a nonprofit and there's tons of educational pieces. You will find a bunch of maps and other displays. They have a bee and caterpillar to stay for kids and adults alike. The gift shop. Also both a lot of local crafts like candles, ciders, and honey. No drinking on site. The apple picking is around back. You can get a little bag or two sizes of a basket. We opted for the bag because there is no reason for us to keep a basket around. For eight dollars it's all very affordable. It got us about 12 big apples. The trees are well marked. For picking. It is lots of space for wandering. Definitely not in the shade so it's pretty hot. For me, I really like the extra things that this place had. Cornhole, checkers, Jenga... They usually have bands on the weekend too.

Gorgeous views but not much else since they had no apples when we visited…read more Was told a late season hard freeze killed 90% of the apple crop and they had already sold what apples they did have. They should have updated the website to reflect this. All of the trails were closed with the exception the short butterfly trail. Word of warning-Don't come here hungry! You and your wallet will regret it! The onsite restaurant The Apple Core had prices that were beyond outrageous! Three jumbo hot dogs with sides and 3 bottles of water, tax and tip was $50!! Yes, you read that right $50!! For damn hot dogs!! They also have an over priced tourist gift shop. My wife bought 4 small stickers, a small sew on patch and 5 honey sticks and with tax and a small tip it came to $28. So with the way overpriced lunch, some small souvenirs and one small scoop of ice cream, we spent $85 that day which was at least twice as much as it we should have paid. My wife and I agreed for a 4 hour round trip drive and the amount of money we spent it wasn't worth it and we will not be returning!

Me and my wife recently visited the store to see what the store had offer and to support a Cause…read morefor what this store does. They have Wags to Riches merchandise in one corner of the store just to support the business. Overall, I was truly not impressed with the store selection since it was pretty Bare Bones. There was plentiful parking around the building. Staff here was pretty friendly as well. This place has a dressing room as well if you want to try on some products. This store has no selection of men's clothing or apparel at all whatsoever. There are no public restrooms here either just to forewarn you before entering. Overall, I was more so unimpressed with the store than anything unfortunately.

The thrift store is very unorganized and somewhat pricey for a thrift store but it's for a good…read morecause. The staff seem to be very irritated with one another and sometimes to they were downright hateful. But I did find items that I really wanted.

They have been more than a life saver to all of us in need, even before the Hurricane…read more Not only with the necessities, but also with their kindness love and generosity. I think it's sad that some people hadn't heard of them until the hurricane.

Outstanding local charity looking for donations and volunteers due to recent natural disaster…read more Involved in many aspects of relief effort and many other projects such as housing construction as well'

Nice store, well organized, good prices. Plenty of parking, but you have to know just where it is!…read moreYou can't see it from the street. Watch carefully for sign.

There were some great finds. We just so happened to be there on an estate sale. We got some nice…read morethings. The atmosphere was very stimulating due to the number of antiques. The prices were reasonable to a little overpriced, but workable. It's pet-friendly; that's the best thing about it.

Do you like waking up, heading down to the hotel breakfast area, and then being bombarded with the…read moreday's news and commentary on the big flat sceen positioned at the end of the room so it is inescapable? Do you prefer to walk on the hotel's treadmill rather than risk the outdoors? Are you the type that expects to grab all the little boxes of (children's size) Frosted Flakes on your way out for road snacks? If these are your expectations then this isn't your kind of hotel place to stay. Here's why: #1. Spruce Pine is not Blowing Rock, Boone, or Asheville. It's not a "destination" spot for 84.7% of the traveling public. #2. If you're going, then you're probably going for the reasons we did, to find a nice place to stay during the night while we hiked around during the daylight hours. At the end of the day, we wanted some pretty Okay places to eat and when morning came we wanted some relaxing places to slurp coffee. #3. If you stay at this hotel as we did, then you are prepared to stroll over the foot bridge that takes you into their little downtown. For those of you who are taxing-paying North Carolinians, you will enjoy knowing that the area's community college has a big hand revitalizing the former school and hockey rink and turning them into the hotel and community sports/activity center. The overall (good, win-win) effect should be to help bring in outside tourist dollars while providing community members and their families with a nice indoor complex. We found our room clean and pleasant. The price was fair and met our budget. The staff people were helpful. The patio decks and landscaping are incomplete but enough work has been done to suggest how pretty it will be when it all comes together. Finally, although we're not into trout fishing, it seems pretty obvious that enthusiasts coming from outside the area will appreciate the super easy access to the Toe and the proximity to the hotel.

Wow what a nice unique place. Very clean and a perfect getaway. Great location with a great staff.read more