With many Hurricane Helene survivors still without power and facing freezing nighttime temperatures, Tzu Chi volunteers in North Carolina knew heavy eco-blankets would need to be distributed as soon as possible. Following a delivery of 500 blankets from Tzu Chi USA’s New Jersey Office, the team worked alongside a local organization of veteran volunteers to distribute the blankets in multiple locations. “I think a blanket is symbolic of love, and as our temperatures last night got below freezing, they’ll be below-freezing tonight… Knowing somebody cares… it’s like a warm hug,” reflected one Bakersville resident named Valerie Schnaufer. Watch on.
With many Hurricane Helene survivors still without power and facing freezing nighttime temperatures, Tzu Chi volunteers in North Carolina knew heavy eco-blankets would need to be distributed as soon as possible. Following a delivery of 500 blankets from Tzu Chi USA’s New Jersey Office, the team worked alongside a local organization of veteran volunteers to distribute the blankets in multiple locations. “I think a blanket is symbolic of love, and as our temperatures last night got below freezing, they’ll be below-freezing tonight… Knowing somebody cares… it’s like a warm hug,” reflected one Bakersville resident named Valerie Schnaufer. Watch on.