In efforts to aid SMO team members that were effected by Hurricane Helene in Western NC, SMO was able to raise $2,995!
SMO provided the following to the team members in that area:
| $700 in gift cards | $500 in cash | solar powered power banks | candles | flashlights | batteries |
| water | toilet paper | paper towels | plates | plastic ware | disinfectant |
| trash bags | t-shirts | disinfecting wipes | sterno | wipes | first-aid kits |
| gas | spam | canned chicken | vienna sausages | honey buns | pop tarts |
| peanut butter | crackers | swiss rolls | snack bars | rice krispy treats |
SMO's Account Manager in Morganton, NC, Lisa Johnson, had this to say about the support given to her and her team:
"My heart is overwhelmed. The look of thankfulness and joy that are on the faces of our team members is priceless. The last week has been hard for us here in Burke Co. Today I saw ‘hope’ in the faces of these dedicated team members who in spite of their situations, came to work. Over the past few days I asked the Lord to please send some help, a little relief, a glimmer of hope for them. Today YOU all made that happen. Some still are without power. Some are still having to clean up at home the after effects of the storm. Today there was laughter and gratitude. Today….. we were assured that someone cares. Thank you again for loving us up here in the mountains ❤️. May the blessings of God flow in your lives today and always."
SMO is thankful and blessed to have the resources and team that are willing and able to help others in need during this trying time. God bless!
