WAYS TO HELP
GIFT STAYS + POINTS FOR THOSE DISPLACED
Asheville Stay Update
Our infrastructure after 20+ years of business was quite challenged in 2020 when the COVID shutdown occurred. We have been focused on rebuilding better, and all that we have rebuilt every day since October 2020 (when the court surprisingly closed our operations) has been destroyed by Helene. To say that this has taken a toll is an understatement.
As is the case for too many, insurance does not cover the damages caused by the hurricane. The disaster assistance by SBA is limited due to a pause in Congressional funding.
OUR HEART
The owner of Asheville Stay, Celeste Gray, has been a community leader for decades in Asheville:
- an advocate and activist for local foods & farms, providing CSA subscriptions to families
- producer of food & environmental film festival, supporter of countless documentaries
- major contributor to the Arts of Asheville
- producer, funding 50+ films by independent filmmakers
- source of income for many local families and independent contractors hired to keep Asheville Stay going for decades
- supporter of many small businesses and startups
- founding sponsor of Connect Beyond Festival, and various other indie, community-supported ventures
- mentor to many business owners, and to young adults
- contributor to youth arts and sports
- has hosted many thousands of you who made lasting memories in Asheville
Thanks to neighbours showing up with chainsaws, Celeste was rescued from being buried under trees for the first 5 days. Though displaced herself, Celeste has been helping others in the community every moment since.
Stay tuned for more ways to contribute to our efforts in Asheville to help displaced locals and more!