Eric Church and Chief Cares have officially broken ground on Blue Haven, our first mid- to long-term housing community for families impacted by Hurricane Helene. Located in the heart of Avery County, this new development is part of our Blueprint for the Blue Ridge—focused on helping families stay rooted while rebuilding their lives.
To provide immediate relief following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while also providing ongoing funds to support a more resilient future for North Carolina, Eric Church announced he is signing over all of his publishing royalties for his new song to the people of North Carolina. The song, Church’s first new solo release in over three years, is titled “Darkest Hour” and is now available everywhere.
The Concert for Carolina, a star-studded event headlined by Eric Church, Luke Combs, Billy Strings and James Taylor, raised over $24.5 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on October 26, 2024. A record-breaking crowd of 82,193 came together for the five-hour concert, showing immense support for those affected by the storm.
Chief Cares was established by Eric and Katherine Church in 2013 to impact lives and make a difference not only in the United States but throughout the world. In response to Hurricane Helene, the organization is now focused on mid- to long-term disaster recovery—starting with a bold housing initiative in Western North Carolina designed to become a national model for rebuilding communities.
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