Jeffrey Autry and his wife lost everything in Hurricane Florence. The river near their rented mobile home rose too high and too fast for them to do anything but throw a few essential and two chihuahuas into their van and drive to high ground. The 9-foot flood took three weeks to recede before the FEMA inspector could get in and declare their home a total loss. Since the storm, the couple has been sofa-surfing with friends and family, staying in shelters or motels, or living in the van. Mr. Autry, a welder and plumber, says he's been through hard times before and always been able to regroup and come out strong but this time his best wasn't good enough. 

HH Volunteer Kim Boyce says not knowing of available resources or what questions to ask often leads to situations like the Autrys'. Help Hub was able to provide a gas card and funding to repair safety issues with the van. Furthermore, Mr. Autry was referred to First Fruit Ministries and the Back at Home Program for displaced hurricane survivors. Additional guidance was given for employment, food and dental resources. We will see the Autrys' through their devastating loss and after they are strengthened by the opportunities available through our nonprofit network.