Hurricane Helene has left a trail of destruction across the Southeast, with many communities reeling from the damage, including several Montessori schools. These schools, which serve as important centers of learning and support for children and families, are now struggling to rebuild. Classrooms were flooded, educational materials destroyed, and families displaced, making it a critical time for communities to come together and offer help.
Below are links to GoFundMe pages for schools affected by Hurricane Helene. Your contributions can make a real difference in helping them recover and rebuild. If you know of any other campaigns please add it in the comments of our Facebook post.
Mighty Oaks Montessori
Erin Roberts, founder of Mighty Oaks Montessori, is a personal friend of mine. This fundraiser seeks to provide financial support for essential repairs, including tree removal, classroom restoration, and land recovery, so the school can continue serving its community. Contributions will also support neighboring families affected by the storm
Mountain Pathways Montessori
Mountain Pathways Montessori School in Boone, NC, experienced extensive damage to the property, playgrounds, and classrooms.This fundraiser seeks to cover essential repairs, including restoring outdoor spaces, inspecting water systems, and addressing structural damage to the buildings, to reopen the school as quickly as possible for the local families it serves.
Mountain City Public Montessori
Mountain City Public Montessori a charter school in Asheville, NC, was impacted by Hurricane Helene and is seeking to reopen as soon as possible. This fundraiser will help the school provide water supplies, build sanitation stations, and offer a safe space for families to reconnect while supporting staff who are working under challenging conditions
Montessori Communities
The Montessori Learning Community of Asheville, NC, and Westabou Montessori School in Augusta, GA, were both heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Their buildings sustained significant damage, but they are offering refuge to families in need. This campaign is raising funds to cover food, living supplies, and repairs to help these schools and their communities rebuild.
Community Montessori School
Community Montessori School in Tampa, FL, was devastated by Hurricane Helene, with multiple buildings submerged in water and critical classroom materials, furniture, and equipment destroyed. This fundraiser seeks to restore the damaged facilities and replace essential educational resources so students can return to a safe and engaging learning environment
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If you know of other campaigns for Montessori schools seeking hurricane relief support, please add them in the comments of our Facebook post and we will attempt to update this page regularly.