Centro Unido Latino Americano (CULA) has served the rural community of McDowell County and surrounding areas through programs that include art and culture, education, advocacy, workforce, health, and leadership since 2009. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, CULA worked to establish a distribution center, conduct door-to-door outreach, assist residents with completing applications for FEMA disaster assistance and D-SNAP, and provide financial assistance to those that were unable to access other sources of funding. CULA also provided daily hot meals and supported a mobile clinic. Golden LEAF grant funds will be used for rental assistance, utility assistance, replacement personal property, and case management to support survivors of Hurricane Helene.
