BCC collects supplies, raises money for local PTC 8 victims and western NC Helene victims

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick Community College (BCC) recently conducted a week-long Relief Drive for local storm victims from PTC 8 and western NC victims hit by Helene.

One and a half truckloads of essential supplies were delivered to Brunswick Family Assistance for local distribution and to Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) to support those hardest hit in western North Carolina.

The relief effort, launched in the wake of back-to-back storms, was aimed at addressing the urgent needs of communities struggling to recover, according to a press release.

“This drive demonstrates our BCC family’s and local community’s compassion and generosity,” said BCC President Dr. Gene Smith. “We’re incredibly proud of what has been accomplished together. Our contributions, both locally through Brunswick Family Assistance and across the state with the help of our friends at Blue Ridge Community College, will help provide essential support to those who need it most.”

In addition to the physical donations, BCC raised $6,000 in monetary contributions. These funds are being used to purchase much-needed cold-weather items such as blankets, sleeping bags, coats, gloves, and hats for both adults and children.