See below, or visit ourHelene Resourcespageas new tax relief, SBA Hardship Accommodation Plan info, and much more has been added.
“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” ~ RUMI
Dear Readers, Community, Friends,
Beloved WNC, join me in stillness for a moment, won’t you?
When life serves up lessons that are bigger than us alone, overwhelm can set in when so many important things are needed to be done all at once. Worrying about the future is a natural feeling, but pausing, breathing, and just taking the next, right, little step can give you powerful momentum to face it all.
Let’s take a minute to breathe. This technique is used to soften anxiety and stress:
LEAF’s World Changers Festival sadly had to be cancelled, but the World Drum Day is happening this weekend! Join drummers all over the world for 24 hours of drumming (drum any length of time you wish) for “unity and your best version of the world.” Thank you, LEAF, for enriching our community in such a beautiful way.
This is the 56th issue of Platinum News! Written by Julie Miles, her passion is to act as a liaison between the Platinum team, their wonderful clients, and the community – striving to tell their stories, and make meaningful connections that fuel everyone’s purpose.Have a story to tell? Contact Julie here.
AIR’s Helene Recovery pageis abundant in resources including: Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund, information on supporting employees, and guidance on the Emergency Operations during the water outage.
BUSINESS RECOVERY CENTER & WORKSPACE
In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Chamber established a Business Recovery Center to support local businesses affected by Hurricane Helene.
And a Business Recovery Workspace (sponsored by Lenoir-Rhyne) no cost, temporary workspaces for business owners, nonprofit organizations and employees displaced due to Helene
Visit their Facebook page for latest dates where their volunteers will be to repair and sharpen chainsaws, repair generators, as well as repairs for other survival/cleaning/rebuilding tools.
FOSTERING WELL-BEING THROUGH CONNECTION: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYEES
Asheville and all of WNC have been on my mind and in my heart these past weeks. I hope this finds you safe and well.
I am grateful for all of the people from all over the country that have come to help our community. In these trying times, seeing everyone come together to heal and rebuild reminds me of why I live in this special place.
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