AVAHCS Seeking Donations for Hurricane Helene Victims
PRESS RELEASE
October 9, 2024
Atlanta , GA — This collaborative effort aims to provide some relief and assistance to those hurting after the hurricane.
Atlanta VA Health Care System is seeking donations to help Hurricane Helene victims in Asheville, North Carolina.
"We are accepting hygiene items, clothing, and cleaning products," Atlanta VA Chief Emergency Department Nurse Cheryl Perkins said. "This collaborative effort aims to provide some relief and assistance to those hurting after the hurricane."
Items can be taken to the Atlanta VAHCS Pete Wheeler Auditorium, located at 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA, or the Blairsville VA Clinic lobby, located at 1294 GA-515 #100, Blairsville, GA 30512, on Friday, October 11 between 8:00 a.m. to noon. The shipment of items to Asheville will take place on Friday afternoon.
For more information about donating at the Pete Wheeler Auditorium, contact Cheryl Perkins at cheryl.perkins2@va.gov : at the Blairsville Clinic, contact Miranda Wilson at ivelisse.miranda-wilson@va.gov.
Gregory Kendall, Public Affairs Specialist