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The Achiever in The Storm: Facing the Crisis of Hurricane Helene

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Episode Title: The Achiever in The Storm, Facing the Crisis of Hurricane Helene:  with Sally Loftis 🌪️💪

🎧 Episode Overview:

In this heartfelt episode of The RebChat, host Cathy Dixon dives into a profound conversation with her friend and colleague, Sally Loftis. 🌟 Sally shares her extraordinary journey of navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a disaster that tested the limits of community resilience and personal strength. From stepping up as an interim executive director of a food pantry to witnessing her community’s incredible generosity and adaptability, Sally's story is one of leadership, hope, and humanity. 💞

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • 🌪️ The real-time response to Hurricane Helene’s devastation.
  • 👥 The role of the Enneagram in navigating crisis leadership.
  • 📦 Innovative approaches to disaster food distribution.
  • 🧠 Understanding trauma response and long-term community recovery.
  • 🤝 The power of vulnerability, gratitude, and collective action in crisis.

    • 💡 Key Moments:

    • [00:56] Sally reflects on stepping into action as disaster struck.
    • [10:45] The community’s resilience in the face of devastation.
    • [18:06] Serving over 3,000 families post-hurricane — scaling up in crisis.
    • [28:10] Long-term trauma impacts and strategies for healing.
    • [43:00] The generosity and grit of humanity in challenging times.

      • 🌟 Takeaways & Resources:

      • “Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.” Sally highlights the importance of community support and collaboration in times of need. 🙌
      • Practical Preparedness: Discusses steps for disaster readiness, from having a generator to fostering community ties. 🛠️
      • Healing Together: The role of coaching, therapy, and collective storytelling in trauma recovery. 🧘‍♀️💬

        • 🎯 Call to Action:

        Support Sally’s ongoing recovery efforts through Feeding Avery Families. Your donations can help provide food, resources, and hope to those still rebuilding their lives. 💖
        🔗 Donate or Volunteer Now

        📲Feeding Avery Families – Providing supplemental food support for Avery County since 2005

        Hurricane Helene: How to Help - Avery County

        What Will It Take to Rebuild Western North Carolina? — Loftis Partners

        https://feedingaveryfamilies.org/support-faf/

        Share your thoughts on today’s episode using #TheRebChat #CommunityResilience #DisasterRecovery. We'd love to hear your stories of resilience and recovery! 💬🌍

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