Samaritan's Purse Expands Rebuilding Efforts After Hurricane Helene

Nonprofit organization adds 19 new locations across 4 states to assist families still recovering from storm damage.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:34am

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of gray, blue, and green, depicting a small rural community nestled among rolling hills shrouded in fog, conveying a sense of the overwhelming power of nature and the modest scale of human structures within it.Samaritan's Purse continues its long-term rebuilding efforts to help families in the Southeast recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.Boone Today

A year and a half after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast, the Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse is expanding its rebuilding and home replacement program to 19 new locations across North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, and Georgia. The nonprofit has already completed 26 new homes, with 30 more under construction, and delivered over 80 mobile homes, while also repairing more than 100 houses and 870 bridges, driveways and culverts.

Why it matters

Many families are still struggling to recover from the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, which hit the region hard in 2024. Samaritan's Purse is stepping up its long-term relief efforts to help these communities rebuild and replace homes, providing both physical and spiritual support to those in need.

The details

Samaritan's Purse is expanding its rebuild program to 19 new locations across 4 states, accepting applications for assistance ranging from rebuilding homes to replacing furniture and repairing infrastructure. The organization has already completed 26 new homes, with 30 more under construction, and delivered over 80 mobile homes, while also repairing more than 100 houses and 870 bridges, driveways and culverts. Each new home is fully furnished and paid in full as a reminder of God's love and provision.

  • Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Southeast in 2024.
  • Samaritan's Purse has been providing long-term recovery assistance for over a year and a half since the hurricane.

The players

Samaritan's Purse

An international Christian relief organization that responds to the physical and spiritual needs of individuals in the aftermath of disasters and crisis situations, both in the U.S. and around the world.

Franklin Graham

The president and CEO of Samaritan's Purse.

Treva Pruitt

A recipient of a new home from Samaritan's Purse after Hurricane Helene left her previous home with water damage and black mold.

Gregory

Treva Pruitt's son, who received a new home from Samaritan's Purse.

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What they’re saying

“There continue to be great needs as a result of Hurricane Helene, and families are still hurting. We want people to know that it isn't too late to get help or receive a home. If you are struggling, we want you to apply. These are not gifts from Samaritan's Purse—these are gifts from God.”

— Franklin Graham, President of Samaritan's Purse

“I kept telling Gregory, 'We get to go home today.' I'm just so excited and so happy. The Lord has been really good to us, and I feel like He always provides what you need.”

— Treva Pruitt

What’s next

Samaritan's Purse is continuing to accept applications for rebuilds, repairs, and mobile home replacements in the affected areas, with the goal of assisting more families in the long-term recovery process.

The takeaway

Samaritan's Purse's ongoing commitment to providing physical and spiritual support to communities impacted by natural disasters like Hurricane Helene demonstrates the organization's dedication to serving those in need, even years after the initial crisis.