The devastating images from North Carolina’s mountains after Hurricane Helene inspired an outpouring of support across the state. UNC Greensboro students and alumni were among those who answered the needs of those communities who lost homes, power, and businesses to flooding and mudslides.
Social Workers Help Schools
Tanya Little ’19, ’20 and Haleigh Gilbert ‘24 work in Randolph County Schools. When the superintendent of Buncombe County Schools asked social workers and counselors to help, they answered that call.
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Alumna Brings Dogs and Cats to Safety
As many people lost their homes to the storm and many more had to evacuate, that left animals in need of new homes while local shelters also had no power or water to take care of them. Jessica Arias ’23, director of Burlington Animal Services, stepped up to make sure pets were not overlooked.
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