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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many beloved Asheville and Buncombe County businesses have been deeply affected by the storm. While the community comes together to rebuild, you can lend a helping hand from afar by shopping at these businesses' online stores or contributing to fundraising efforts.

Local, independent businesses are the heart of Asheville, home to growers who are artists and artists whose work grows. Thought leaders and thought provokers, musicians and storytellers, entrepreneurs and educators, foodies and beer lovers, hippies, healers, adventurers, creators and innovators. We craft and brew and paint and carve, handcrafted by real hands. Real hands that need a helping hand. And a hug.

Your support sustains the deeply-rooted culture that makes the Asheville area so special. Every purchase counts—thank you for standing with us. If you want to do more, consider donating directly to the Always Asheville Fund and other local, large-scale impact funds and relief organizations.

Want to be featured on this page? If your business has an online store or donation platform, we’d love to include it. Fill out this form to get involved.

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Graffridge Publishing
Arts

Graffridge Publishing

Indie author/publisher
Erika Busse
Arts

Erika Busse

Vibrant art, printmaking, and handmade apparel inspired by nature
Montford Deli
Food & Drink

Montford Deli

Counter-service joint doling out sandwiches, burgers, wings and desserts
The Big Crafty
Arts

The Big Crafty

Arts/crafts fair bringing together 190 micro-businesses/artists/makers for a weekend celebration of entrepreneurship and community
Town Hardware & General Store
Retail

Town Hardware & General Store

Locally owned hardware & general store with a huge variety of products for the entire family
Biltmore Village Inn
Lodging

Biltmore Village Inn

Built in 1892 for Samuel Reed, experience the charm of a Victorian B&B
Round Mountain Creamery
Food & Drink

Round Mountain Creamery

Soft goat cheese, 8oz tubs
Britt and Tilson Glass
Services

Britt and Tilson Glass

Location for all of your personal, family, or commercial glass needs
Ecusta Creative
Arts

Ecusta Creative

Unique, handcrafted gifts and custom woodworking projects celebrating the beauty of WNC
SoulKu
Retail

SoulKu

Meaningful gemstone jewelry handmade by local work-from-home moms.
Benyo Pottery
Arts

Benyo Pottery

Functional pottery made in Asheville
Batton Clayworks
Arts

Batton Clayworks

Handmade Pottery
Nappy Thoughts Prompt Cards
Retail

Nappy Thoughts Prompt Cards

Self-discovery prompt cards for high achievers
Resin8light
Arts

Resin8light

Stained glass artist focusing on suncatchers, glass succulents and cacti, plus one of a kind stained glass hats
gobrizia
Arts

gobrizia

Abstract expressionist paintings and pottery, charming altered wheel-thrown forms, and whimsical ceramic sculptures
North Carolina Stage Company
Arts

North Carolina Stage Company

Professional theatre in Asheville, NC
Essential Journeys & The Appalachian Goat
Retail

Essential Journeys & The Appalachian Goat

Handcrafted soaps and body care
Story Parlor
Arts

Story Parlor

Narrative arts space featuring events and classes for the community and by the community
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
Nonprofit

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

Nonprofit coordinating immediate Helene relief and planning long-term recovery with local government and nonprofits
103.3 Asheville FM
Services

103.3 Asheville FM

Asheville FM is nonprofit, volunteer-driven, community radio at its best
Odyssey Galley of Ceramic Arts
Arts

Odyssey Galley of Ceramic Arts

Cooperative located in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC comprised of 20+ artists
Andreina Bates
Arts

Andreina Bates

Expressionist art with expressive, bold, gestural brushstrokes
Goddess Ghee
Food & Drink

Goddess Ghee

Artisan, small batch ghee (caramelized butter oil) and herbal ghee
Art Garden AVL
Arts

Art Garden AVL

Arts collaborative showcasing 65+ local artists
Keira Marie Designs
Arts

Keira Marie Designs

Functional pottery embodied by simple classic forms and minimalistic designs
Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
Nonprofit

Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County

Non-profit focused on the preservation and promotion of the region’s historic resources
Into Right Relationship
Services

Into Right Relationship

Training & coaching firm focused on how to manage yourself and others with a more human approach
Netty Byrnes Jewelry Design
Arts

Netty Byrnes Jewelry Design

Handmade jewelry incorporating a variety of hammer techniques, stamping, and brushed metal finishes
Asheville Bee Charmer
Retail

Asheville Bee Charmer

Local honey, body care and gift sets
Darë Vegan Cheese
Food & Drink

Darë Vegan Cheese

Dairy-free company with feet planted in the cheesemaking tradition
East Acupuncture Wellness
Outdoors & Wellness

East Acupuncture Wellness

Acupuncture, cosmetic facial rejuvenation, herbal medicine, light therapy, and wellness classes
Linked4Life
Nonprofit

Linked4Life

Non-profit inviting people to speak openly about mental health issues
Mountain Running Company
Retail

Mountain Running Company

Running specialty and footwear, 3 locations in WNC - Asheville, Black Mountain, and Boone
Kathryn Adams Glass
Arts

Kathryn Adams Glass

Asheville glass artist specializing in barware, decorative items, and custom lighting
Green River Botanicals
Outdoors & Wellness

Green River Botanicals

Certified organic hemp products
Made by Makko llc
Arts

Made by Makko llc

Art made with locally foraged botanicals