2026 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Trip

The Presbytery of North Central Iowa invites you to join us for our 2026 disaster relief trip to Canton, North Carolina.

On September 27th, 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated the mountains of Western North Carolina and other areas in the American southeast, forever changing families, lives, landscapes, and memories. The town of Canton sustained massive damage and flooding, including a portion of the downtown that had just finished rebuilding after flooding from Tropical Storm Fred in 2021. Work will primarily be in the Canton and Asheville area.

Lodging will be at Canton Presbyterian Church, arriving Sunday, February 1, and departing Saturday, February 7. The church can accommodate up to 20 volunteers. There are mattresses and cots in numerous rooms in their education wing. Volunteers have the use of a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and lounge area. For those that do not wish to stay in a dormitory-style setting, there are several hotels in Canton within 10 minutes of the church.

Registration materials are available here. If you have questions or need more information, contact Angie Jewett by email or call 515-370-0839.