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Cornerstone Assembly Church is hosting the ‘Hope After Helene’ festival to aid families recovering from Hurricane Helene. The event will feature grocery distributions and a family festival, providing essential support and community connection for those affected. With contributions from Convoy of Hope and local organizations, the festival aims to bring hope and resources to struggling families. Volunteers are needed to assist with the event, demonstrating the community’s resilience in the face of disaster.
Augusta, GA – Cornerstone Assembly Church is set to host the “Hope After Helene” festival on Saturday, September 27, to aid families recovering from Hurricane Helene. This community-focused event, organized in partnership with Convoy of Hope, local churches, nonprofits, and civic groups, is designed to offer hope and essential support for those affected by the hurricane.
The day’s activities will begin with drive-thru grocery distributions from 8 to 11 a.m. at four local school sites: Cross Creek High, Glenn Hills Middle, Grovetown High, and Martinez Elementary. Families seeking assistance can pick up groceries and essential supplies at these locations.
In the evening, a family festival will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Project Life on Gordon Highway. This festival will include the distribution of groceries, children’s shoes and socks, hot dogs, and concessions, along with games to entertain children and a community connections area aimed at fostering support among participants.
Convoy of Hope will play a major role in the festival by providing 5,000 bags of groceries, hundreds of pairs of shoes for children, and various other essential supplies. The event is not only a distribution effort but also a celebration of unity across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) faith community, bringing together multiple churches and denominations to support those in need.
Organizers of the event are appealing for volunteers to assist with both the distribution sites in the morning and the family festival activities in the afternoon. Community members interested in volunteering can sign up through a provided link or by emailing the church for more information.
Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, many families in the Augusta area have been struggling to recover. The “Hope After Helene” festival aims to not only provide immediate relief through the distribution of groceries and supplies but also to create a sense of community and hope during this challenging time.
This festival follows the support provided by Convoy of Hope during the hurricane, highlighting their ongoing commitment to assisting the community’s recovery efforts. By partnering with various organizations, the festival seeks to harness collective resources and efforts, ensuring that more families can receive the aid they desperately need.
The “Hope After Helene” festival is a clear example of the community’s resilience and ability to come together in the wake of disaster. As families and individuals navigate their recovery, this event will play a pivotal role in bringing hope and essential resources to those in need.
For individuals wishing to volunteer or get more involved, organizers have made it easy to learn more about volunteer opportunities through the church’s contact methods mentioned above.
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