With all the media focused on the LA fires, it is easy to forget about the other tragedies that have rocked the US. Eric Church has taken a moment to remind us all that North Carolina is still suffering in the cold after Hurricane Helene.
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In a complete opposite to LA, the people of North Carolina are left shivering in the cold of winter. Many people in the area are left out in the cold with no homes. The residents of the area are left with nothing but tents for shelter. The relief efforts for North Carolina after Hurricane Helene are still ongoing, and Eric Church has drawn attention back to it.
Explore Asheville has launched a campaign to entice people back to the areas devastated by Hurricane Helene, and Eric Church has given permission to use his music in the adverts. The Be Part of the Comeback will feature music from Carolina.
Vic Isley, president and CEO of Explore Asheville has shown their appreciation for his support. "We are humbled that Eric Church offered 'Carolina' — a siren song for Church's home state — to invite people to come back to Asheville and Western North Carolina."
Eric Church Steps Up For Hurricane Helene Victims
This isn't the first helping hand Eric Church has lent to the victims of Hurricane Helene either. Previously, alongside Luke Combs, he organized the Concert for Carolina event. This charity gig managed to raise an enormous $24 million. This was distributed to the various people left in need from the natural disaster.
Now, he is hoping that his music along with the adverts will draw people back to North Carolina. The area is in need of a serious influx of money. A kickstart to the tourism of North Carolina will be a huge boost.
Support for North Carolina has been far less than is needed. It has been up to charities, and events like the concert to help people rebuild.
At the present time, as temperatures reach 16 degrees and snow falls, people are left sleeping in tents. It is easy to forget the tragedies of yesterday with the whole world watching LA. However, Eric Church hasn't forgotten about the victims of Hurricane Helene.
