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: From Restoration to Regeneration

Rooted in the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Wild Temple School began as a center for wellness and spiritual studies, drawing on 20 years of connection to this land. After an eight-year chapter in California and the transformative experience of the 2020 Gigafires, our mission expanded beyond spiritual + wellbeing studies, to include professional training in Nature connection via resilience, purpose-driven lifestyles and regenerative community care—a dharmic revolution. Since returning to North Carolina in 2020, we brought a renewed focus on fostering resilience and deepening our 30-year connection to this land. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our community connections and passions converged, establishing a “pipeline” of partnerships and multi-organizational collaboration to meet our community’s most urgent needs.

Stronger Together: Our Partnerships

At The Wild Temple School, we’ve been working on the ground alongside local families, accessing 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 met the immediate needs of those who have fallen through the cracks of traditional aid. Within the first 20 days of Helene relief, (along with Brooke’s husband Secret Agent 23 Skidoo) we raised $19,689 through GoFundMe, which aside from cash in hand to people in dire need, we also financed 11 Hot Tents, woodstoves, toilets, sinks and basic supplies to get families out of the cold and into solution based 4 season housing.

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, is a Grammy winning international family band. In the past two years he has raised $36,000 through his annual benefit series, The Big Secret, for WNC non profits dedicated to marginalized communities. We (Brooke and the “Secret Agent” Cactus) alongside our donors and colleagues, witnessed firsthand the integrity, heart-led leadership, and progressive actions the benefit aid we raised for BeLoved Asheville, of $13,000 was used.

It is for this reason that we decided to launch another fundraising campaign, to partner with BeLoved and give them 100% of the proceeds, in order to help bring equitable care and REGENERATIVE HOUSING SOLUTIONS for WNC.

BeLoved Asheville

BeLoved Asheville 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.

Additional Partnerships:

Since Helene, we have been collaborating with The Veteran’s Healing Farm, United Cajun Navy (proper), Red Cross, 828 Helene Relief, EmergencyRVs, Hillbilly Blackwater Crew, Crowbar Crew, The Red Truckers, and others to deliver resources to remote areas.

We no longer collaborate with Restoration Church (as of Oct 31st) due to a lack of integrity (dishonest management of monetary donations and political feuding) within their organization.

What We’ve Achieved: From Immediate Response to Regenerative Action

Thanks to the quick response of our community, we’ve been able to help:

Successfully house over 30 individuals (as of Dec)
Secure Hot Tents + RVs with full setups for families in dire need.
Create a vast network of resources throughout WNC so that more displaced individuals and families can be served
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 hundreds of blankets and other warm supplies to elderly communities before the first cold snap.
Protect and care for vulnerable families (refugees, immigrants, and those in protected housing).

What’s Next: Regenerative Rebuilding + Long Term Care

In this winter season, which is proving to be "brutal," we’re moving from immediate relief to long-term, regenerative support for our community. This new phase focuses on needed supplies, lasting infrastructure and sustainable solutions for the families and communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

Your donations continue to help us:

Secure essential living supplies.
Provide cash support for critical needs.
Accept RVs or Tiny Homes as part of a longer-term housing solution.

Our regenerative approach, supported by BeLoved Asheville and our incredible partners, ensures that each dollar raised goes to those most in need. Together, we’re not only rebuilding but laying the foundation for stronger, more resilient communities.

Why You Can Trust Us

Since the disaster struck, our team has taken swift, effective action to provide for those in need. We’ve secured tents, wood stoves, and supplies to protect families from the cold. Your support allows us to continue building a sustainable path forward, transforming the devastation into a regenerative force for growth and resilience.

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’re at the forefront of this relief effort, but we need your help to keep going. Your support can save lives this winter and help us build a resilient, regenerative future. Donate today to bring warmth, safety, and hope to those who need it most

Regenerative Solutions for WNC

By The Wild Temple

Regenerative Solutions for WNC

Rebuilding Our Community

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