Hurricane Relief Trip: Build Temporary Housing in WNC: Nov 6-23

The Kim Winters Team at Movement Mortgage is excited to partner with Cabins4Christ, a project dedicated to building temporary housing for those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. They are looking for passionate, helping hands to join in this effort and provide support to families who have lost so much.

At Camp Cedarcliff in Asheville, the team will be assembling simple, temporary homes equipped with essential supplies like solar panels, composting toilets, and camp stoves. Each day, volunteers will help construct these units and make a direct impact in the lives of families in need. It’s a chance to come together, roll up our sleeves, and be part of a project filled with hope and purpose.

How You Can Help:
We need volunteers in the following areas:

• Construction/Handy Volunteers (35 per day): If you’re comfortable with tools like impact driver drills and take instruction well, this role is for you.
• Assistant Volunteers (10-15 per day): Support the construction teams with tasks like preparing materials, delivering tools, and more.
• Cooking Volunteers (3 per day): Help prepare meals for volunteers alongside our kitchen team.

Every day starts with a meeting at 9am for breakfast, safety discussions, and a breakdown of the day’s tasks. We'll provide meals for our volunteers three times a day. 

Please wear work clothing and bring work gloves

If you’re building sheds the following tools are helpful to bring:

• Compressor
• Nail gun
• Screw gun
• Table saw
• Circular saw
• Level
• Step ladder

Description

These units are simple, one door and one window, about 8ft x 18ft. These units are slated to have following items:

• Retractable dining tables
• Full-size mattress and bedding
• Buddy Heaters with gas refills
• 12 Marine batteries

Overnight Guests:

• Overnight volunteers will be staying in one of the cabins at Camp Cedar Cliff https://campcedarcliff.org/facilities#next
• There are 6 bunk beds per cabin and will have female and male housing
• Please bring your own bedding, sleeping bag, twin sheets, towels, and toiletries

Cost:

• Cost is $50/night - includes accommodations and 3 meals a day. 
• Movement Employees cost will be covered by the Foundation. 

Location:

• Camp Cedar Cliff, 5 Porters Cove Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
• You will encounter a gate at the front. Tell them you are there to volunteer for Cabins4Christ, and they will direct you to the Camp. It is your first right at the stop sign after the gatehouse.
• Cabins are available for those staying over-night. There are 6 bunk beds per cabin. You do not need to attend the full week and can select which dates you plan to volunteer or need housing on the application. 

Meeting Time Each Day:

Meet at 9am, will break for lunch around noon, and end the day around 5pm.

If interested in donating these are the following items  still needed:

• Solar panel units
  • Furrion 100W Solar Power Battery Maintainer | FSFP10MAT-BL
• Battery Packs
  • Furrion Trekker 300 W Portable Power Station | LIPPERT #2022111762
• Composting Toilets
• Camp stoves
• Handwashing stations or other sanitizing station
• Cookware for camp stoves
• Pillows
• Storage for home goods/clothing

LINK TO MORE INFO

Thank you for considering giving your time to this critical cause. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.

*Week 1 - Nov 4-9 - Led by Tim Batts, Market Leader 
*Week 2- Nov 11-16 - Led by Kim Phillips, Branch Manager
*Week 3- Nov 18-23 - Led by Pat Bowler, Branch Leader

Movement employees cost will be covered by the Foundation, however, you will be responsible for your own transportation.

Movement Employees are eligible for 2 days of first time vision trip PTO as well as disaster relief PTO.