After the Storm

Tropical Storm Chantal has brought historic flooding to our region. Yates is responding with compassion, prayer, and action.

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Loving Our Neighbor

Over the July 4th weekend, the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal brought historic rainfall and flash flooding to our region. Communities across Alamance, Orange, Chatham, and Durham counties have been devastated. In Saxapahaw, the Haw River surged to its second-highest level on record. Homes and businesses were submerged. Power outages affected more than 23,000 people. Roads collapsed. Dams were threatened. Families were forced to evacuate. Recovery will take weeks—if not months. And for many of our neighbors, the weight of this crisis is just beginning to settle in.

10+”
Rainfall in parts of Orange County
120+
Roads closed in Alamance County
80+
Water rescues in Durham & Chapel Hill
32.5′
Haw River crest level—2nd highest on record

How Yates Is Responding

Emergency Supplies

We’re collecting bottled water, nonperishable food, hygiene kits, and essential cleaning items to support families across our region. Donations can be dropped off at Yates or directly at community partner sites.

Volunteer Mobilization

We’re forming teams for local delivery, cleanup, and staging support. If you’re ready to serve, we’ll help you connect where the need is greatest and the work is already underway.

How You Can Help

Bring Supplies

We’re collecting urgently needed items like canned food, bottled water, hygiene kits, and cleaning supplies at Yates Baptist Church and partner drop-off locations.

View Full Supply List & Drop-Off Info →

Volunteer in the Community

Our partners across the Triangle are coordinating relief work including cleanup, delivery, and direct support. Visit their sites to sign up and get involved.

See Volunteer Opportunities →

Live Relief Update – July 8

  • Emergency Shelters: Open at Smith Middle School (9201 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill) and Seymour Center (Orange County).
  • Community Involvement: Emmanuel AME Church (2018 Riddle Rd, Durham) is active in the response. Further details pending.

Information shared by partners earlier this month. Please verify current status directly with each site before visiting.

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to serve in cleanup, delivery, or direct relief efforts? These trusted community groups are coordinating volunteers across the Triangle. Visit their sites for real-time needs and sign-up opportunities.

What to Donate

Please donate new, unopened items. These supplies are in high demand and support immediate relief efforts for families across the region.

Food & Baby Items

  • Canned soups, stews, chili
  • Canned meats: tuna, chicken, beef, pork
  • Canned fruits, beans, vegetables
  • Energy or protein bars
  • Baby formula, baby food
  • Diapers and wipes

Hygiene & Cleaning Supplies

  • Toothbrushes & toothpaste
  • Soap, shampoo, bath items
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Bleach, disinfectant spray, all-purpose cleaner
  • Paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags

Non-Food Essentials

  • Manual can openers
  • Flashlights & batteries
  • First aid kits
  • Tarps, buckets, work gloves
  • Fans, dehumidifiers, pressure washers
  • Shop vacuums & extension cords

Where to Drop Off Supplies

Before delivering supplies, please verify hours and current needs with each location. Some sites are collecting only on specific days or during worship services.

Durham

Raleigh

  • Hope Community Church – Raleigh Campus
    821 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC
    gethope.net | 📞 919-532-0620
  • Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub
    415 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC

Fuquay-Varina

  • Hope Church – FV Campus
    2275 Herbert Akins Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
    Sunday services only
    gethope.net/fuquay
  • Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church
    301 N Woodrow St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
    fvbaptist.org | 📞 919-552-4644
  • The Mill
    146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
  • Original Strength Institute
    212 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC

Apex & Garner

  • Hope Church – Apex Campus
    2080 E Williams St, Apex, NC
    gethope.net/apex | 📞 919-629-6500
  • Hope Church – Garner Campus
    2101 Spring Dr, Garner, NC
    Sunday services only
    gethope.net/garner
  • First Baptist Garner
    601 St. Mary’s St, Garner, NC
    Tue/Wed/Fri: 4:30–8:30 PM; Sun: 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
    firstbaptistgarner.org | 📞 919-772-1772

Saxapahaw

  • Cup 22 Coffee House / Haw River Ballroom
    1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd, Graham, NC 27253
    Drop off during café hours or outside Haw River Ballroom after hours
    hawriverballroom.com

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