Ohio For Hurricane Helene Relief
Help Us Air-Lift Hope to North Carolina.Pitch in, Ohio. We can all be a part of this 4-month mission to support Asheville through the winter.
3 Ways You Can Help
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Fuel Flights, Fund Our Mission
Monetary donations help pay for airplane fuel, pilot flight time and general operations. Local companies in North Carolina are discounting fuel prices for us, but we need to fill the tank every time we fly – so your dollars make more frequent flights possible.
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Give Everyday Essentials For Extraordinary Need
Diapers, baby formula, toilet paper, toothpaste – we take these items for granted every day. Your material donations help fill our cargo holds with small, lightweight necessities that mean the world to hurricane survivors.
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Spread the Word, Make a Difference
Share our mission with everyone you know! Every social post, forwarded link and conversation helps us bring relief and recovery to the people suffering in the Carolinas.
Who We Are
American Winds College of Aeronautics is stepping up to help people affected by Hurricane Helene. We’ve committed our fleet of 11 aircraft and our staff of experienced pilots to getting life-saving supplies to devastated North Carolina residents.
Beginning October 11, we’ll start flying south to deliver essential aid that’s been donated by generous Ohioans like you!
Our Mission
As a fully accredited Flight School and College of Aeronautics in Ohio’s heartland, American Winds is uniquely positioned to mobilize immediate assistance to our southern neighbors. With local roadways and businesses paralyzed, aid groups are struggling to reach those in greatest need. Our aviation expertise and local resources make American Winds the perfect vehicle for transporting Ohioans’ generosity to those in desperate need. Together, we can deliver supplies and aid in order to support the Asheville community through this coming winter.
A Community Committed to Helping
Stay up to date on our efforts, connect with other donors and see stories of hope and resilience on TikTok and Facebook
Donation & Drop-Off Details
Denise Hobart, President and Chief Flight Instructor of American Winds, has partnered with a charitable organization to help elementary school students and families affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Damaged school buildings in the area leave thousands of kids at risk of falling behind in their education, and many families continue to struggle with finding shelter and securing the most basic necessities.
Together, we can bring hope and comfort to our neighbors in need. Here’s how:
Our next donation transport mission takes off November 18!
100% of all monetary donations through PayPal go directly to NC families or schools in need.
Drop off donated supplies at:
American Winds College of Aeronautics
1600 Triplett Blvd, Building B
Akron, OH 44306
Adopt a Family
Denise and her American Winds colleagues are in contact with families struggling to recover from devastation. As those families update their needs, American Winds will serve as the liaison with local businesses and individuals that are stepping up to donate food and other supplies to get them back on their feet.
Rescue a Classroom
Schools affected by flooding and other hurricane damage are still struggling to ensure students’ safety in the classroom. As educators determine the supplies needed to welcome students back, American Winds will relay those specifics to businesses and individuals willing to help.
Support a Tiny House Project
Thousands of North Carolina families lost everything – including the roof over their heads. American Winds has partnered with Amish Built Cabins to help provide housing for the families left homeless by the hurricane. Your donations help us build small, affordable homes quickly – before winter weather makes their situation even worse.
FAQs
When will relief flights to North Carolina begin?
American Winds has scheduled our first flight for October 11. We plan to continue flights through the next few weeks, as resources and need dictate.
How can I track the progress of OFHHR’s aid efforts?
Join our Facebook group to stay up to date on flight schedules, donation wish lists and real-time information from the ground.
How can I track the progress of OFHHR’s aid efforts?
Join our Facebook group to stay up to date on flight schedules, donation wish lists and real-time information from the ground.
Can I volunteer to fly or help in another way?
American Winds has a great team of certified, licensed pilots ready to manage our relief flights – but we need volunteers to help pack our planes, collect donations and spread the word about our efforts. Sign up on the form below to join our volunteer ranks!
What if I want to donate something that’s not listed on this page?
Please contact American Winds before dropping off items not listed. Our planes have strict capacity and weight limits – and we’d hate for any donations to go to waste!
How can local businesses help?
We’ve already received generous help from Ohio businesses, like Steiner Aviation, M. Conley Packaging, and LL Wright Trucking. Your company can join us by sponsoring flights, collecting donations and helping raise awareness of the gravity of the situation and our efforts to improve it. Join our Facebook group to be part of the solution!
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