As most of you have heard by now, on the night of November 28th, 2016, terrible wildfires affected the Great Smoky Mountains around Gatlinburg, TN. This is an area that is very near and dear to our hearts. Now only do we live in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, but we have made many family memories there through the years. From hiking and biking, to simply spending time with loved ones in and around the Gatlinburg and Sevierville areas. The more we hear of the devastation and loss that has hit, it simply breaks our hearts. Families have been broken and have lost so much. So with this, we stopped and asked ourselves how we could help?
There are currently many organizations and businesses that are set up to help assist the families affected by the fires. With that being said, we sat down with our children and asked them how they would like to help. After looking at all the different organizations, we decided to donate to the Dollywood Foundation “My People Fund”.
The My People Fund provides $1000 each month for up to six months to Sevier County families who lost their homes in the wildfires. Anyone can donate to the My People Fund either online or by mail and that amazing part is, 100% of your donation will go directly to the families affected by the wildfires.
More Ways To Help:
You can visit WBIR has compiled a list of organizations and businesses that are offering assistance to those affected by the wildfires. You can learn more about that HERE.
