Our Mission: Offering Immediate Relief and Long-Term Hope

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our Western North Carolina communities have been devastated, with homes destroyed and families left to survive the freezing cold. This fundraiser is a partnership designed to reach people in need in the most efficient way possible.

The Wild Temple School: Aligning Nature, Skills, and Service

When I founded The Wild Temple School in 2014, our mission extended beyond the practical + spiritual teachings of yoga + wellness, to helping individuals uncover their unique strengths and channel them into meaningful community service-inspiring a "dharmic revolution". After Hurricane Helene, we put this mission into action by connecting people to urgent recovery efforts—such as delivering essential supplies to isolated areas, finding people in crisis and pairing translators with non-English-speaking families + organizations in need. Through this work, we saw how powerful it is when individual skills align with the greater good.

Stronger Together: Our Partnerships

At The Wild Temple School, we’ve been working on the ground alongside local families, accessing people in hard-to-reach places, identifying their needs, and connecting them to housing, supplies, and safety. Through continuous effort, an extensive network, and quick action, we’ve been able to meet the immediate needs of those who have fallen through the cracks of traditional aid.

BeLoved Asheville
In collaboration with my husband, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, we initially raised $19,000 through GoFundMe within 20 days of Helene relief. To ensure more of the funds go directly to the people in need, we’ve transitioned to partnering with the 501c3 organization BeLoved Asheville.

In 2022, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo raised $13,000 for BeLoved through his benefit series, "The Big Secret," and we witnessed firsthand their integrity, heart-led leadership, and progressive actions. BeLoved is a trusted, grassroots, equity-focused nonprofit with over 15 years of experience. Their success lies in building relationships, creating visible change, and generating community-led momentum for collective action. Combining food security, housing support, and human rights advocacy, BeLoved has built a strong, reliable network.

Their work aligns beautifully with The Wild Temple School’s mission to foster connection—to nature, to community, and to one another. In these difficult times, we have extended our philosophy into direct action, connecting those who can give with those in need, especially those who have no one else to turn to.

What We've Achieved: Immediate Response Post-Helene

Thanks to quick community action, here are some examples of needs met:

Secure Hot Tents with full setups for families in dire need.
Deliver CASH donations directly to families for essential supplies.
Organize outreach to provide essentials and thoughtful extras (flower bouquets, toys, and special medicine for children).
Reach isolated neighborhoods with fleets of supplies and trucks of water.
Distribute over hundreds of blankets, water and warmth to aid elderly communities with no resources, before the first cold snap.
Protect and care for vulnerable families (refugees, immigrants, and those in protected housing).
Collaborate with The Veteran’s Healing Farm, Restoration Church, Hillbilly Blackwater Crew, The Red Truckers, and others to deliver resources to remote areas.

What’s Next & How You Can Help

With winter approaching, we urgently need your support to continue housing families and providing essential relief.

Your donations will help us:

Purchase additional Hot Tents and living essentials.
Provide cash in hand for immediate needs.
Accept RVs or campers for more permanent housing solutions.

We work closely with BeLoved Asheville, ensuring that every dollar raised goes directly to those who need it most.

Why You Can Trust Us

From the first day of the disaster, our team has taken swift and effective action. We’ve secured tents, wood stoves, and supplies to protect families from the cold. Your continued support will allow us to keep making an impact. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve already helped multiple families, but there’s still so much more to be done.

How You Can Help

Donate Now to fund housing and supplies.
Share this page with your network to expand our reach.
Get involved by offering resources, campers, or assistance.

We are at the forefront of this relief effort, but we need your help to keep going. Your support can save lives this winter. Donate today to bring warmth, safety, and hope to those who need it most.

Photo credit: Travis Long Location: Swannanoa, NC (in between Asheville + Black Mountain)

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