MIAMI – Volunteers from Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) are working tirelessly to support victims of Hurricane Helene , with many families facing devastation. Ashley Turchin, whose family lives in one of the hardest-hit areas, shared the urgency of the situation.
“My parents, my brother, my nephews, they all live in North Carolina. It’s really surreal. It’s unreal. It’s the saddest thing I’ve lived through, and thank God for GEM and all the people showing up and making a difference,” said Turchin, who is also volunteering to help with the relief effort.
GEM aims to make a significant impact with much-needed supplies for those affected. On Tuesday, a hurricane relief drive was held at Aventura Mall, with dozens of people dropping off essential items for victims of Helene.
“Seventeen counties right here in Florida have been devastated. They have no food, no water. Their homes are gone. Their pets are running around the street and there’s no infrastructure like water, electricity the things we take for granted they have nothing right now no communication at all,” said Mobile Mike, who is leading the relief effort.