$2 million has been donated by Dolly Parton and her Dollywood companies to help individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene’s terrible devastation. The announcement occurred at a special press conference in Newport, Tennessee, on Oct. 4 after Dollywood had already gone into action to support East Tennessee residents. According to a news release, the Pigeon Forge theme park donated 60,000 reusable masks, 30,000 disposable protective garments, and 2.5 million disposable masks to be used for cleanup efforts after flood waters brought on by Hurricane Helene swept across the region, washing away homes, businesses, and roads.
You understand how painful it is to witness the effects of Hurricane Helene throughout Tennessee and our neighbors in North and South Carolina. It is truly felt in your heart. On October 4 in Newport, Dollywood President Eugene Naughton spoke with Knox News. In addition, the theme park provided disposable serving ware and utensils for thousands of meals that were given out by the Mountain Ways Foundation, a group that collaborates with regional authorities and organizations to guarantee that donations get to underprivileged communities. Naughton knows Lori Moore and Joe Baker, the organization’s leaders, personally.
“I’m really happy that they will have a significant effect on the affected individuals in Tennessee and other areas,” he remarked. One of the hardest-hit counties in East Tennessee, Cocke County, received a semi-truck load of water from Dollywood and Coca-Cola for distribution.
On October 4, Parton announced a partnership with Walmart to support recovery efforts at a Walmart Supercenter in the Newport Town Center. The storm had killed hundreds and left millions of homes and businesses without power throughout the Southeast, including Tennessee.
A $1 million personal donation by Parton to the Mountain Ways Foundation was announced. Dollywood Parks & Resorts, the Dollywood Foundation, and Dolly Parton’s Stampede and Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show promised to match her gift to Mountain Ways with a further $1 million. “Who knew we would have this kind of devastation in our little corner of the country, here, where I was born and raised just down the road?” Parton informed the assembly. “As I survey my surroundings, I realize that these are my mountains, valleys, and rivers running like a stream. They are my folks.
These mountain-colored rainbows, these are my folks, and this is my home.” John Furner, the president and CEO of Walmart in the United States, also made an announcement during the event that the business would boost its $6 million pledge to a $10 million donation to assist states affected by Hurricane Helene. How to make a donation to Dollywood for flood relief The city of Pigeon Forge has set up donation drop-off locations, and Dollywood will be among them to help supply cleaning supplies.
Trash bags, work gloves, masks, cleaning wipes, diapers, baby food and formula, can openers, first aid supplies, personal hygiene items, kitty litter, clean towels and blankets, laundry detergent, pet food, and hand sanitizer are among the items required. Buckets with lids are also required.
Donations can be made at the designated location by the park’s main gate. “Although it may seem quite daunting at this moment, we know the spirit of the people in this region will help them overcome what faces them in the days ahead,” Naughton said in a statement. “This beautiful region, which we all love so much, has an extreme challenge ahead of it.”
Dollywood has already started a program called “Love Shares” to expand the company’s charitable and community service. Officials at Dollywood Parks & Resorts invite donations and volunteer work. Donations can be made online at mountainwaystn.org to the Mountain Ways Foundation.
$2 million has been donated by Dolly Parton and her Dollywood companies to help individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene’s terrible devastation. The announcement occurred at a special press conference in Newport, Tennessee, on Oct. 4 after Dollywood had already gone into action to support East Tennessee residents. According to a news release, the Pigeon Forge theme park donated 60,000 reusable masks, 30,000 disposable protective garments, and 2.5 million disposable masks to be used for cleanup efforts after flood waters brought on by Hurricane Helene swept across the region, washing away homes, businesses, and roads.
You understand how painful it is to witness the effects of Hurricane Helene throughout Tennessee and our neighbors in North and South Carolina. It is truly felt in your heart. On October 4 in Newport, Dollywood President Eugene Naughton spoke with Knox News. In addition, the theme park provided disposable serving ware and utensils for thousands of meals that were given out by the Mountain Ways Foundation, a group that collaborates with regional authorities and organizations to guarantee that donations get to underprivileged communities. Naughton knows Lori Moore and Joe Baker, the organization’s leaders, personally.
“I’m really happy that they will have a significant effect on the affected individuals in Tennessee and other areas,” he remarked. One of the hardest-hit counties in East Tennessee, Cocke County, received a semi-truck load of water from Dollywood and Coca-Cola for distribution.
On October 4, Parton announced a partnership with Walmart to support recovery efforts at a Walmart Supercenter in the Newport Town Center. The storm had killed hundreds and left millions of homes and businesses without power throughout the Southeast, including Tennessee.
A $1 million personal donation by Parton to the Mountain Ways Foundation was announced. Dollywood Parks & Resorts, the Dollywood Foundation, and Dolly Parton’s Stampede and Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show promised to match her gift to Mountain Ways with a further $1 million. “Who knew we would have this kind of devastation in our little corner of the country, here, where I was born and raised just down the road?” Parton informed the assembly. “As I survey my surroundings, I realize that these are my mountains, valleys, and rivers running like a stream. They are my folks.
These mountain-colored rainbows, these are my folks, and this is my home.” John Furner, the president and CEO of Walmart in the United States, also made an announcement during the event that the business would boost its $6 million pledge to a $10 million donation to assist states affected by Hurricane Helene. How to make a donation to Dollywood for flood relief The city of Pigeon Forge has set up donation drop-off locations, and Dollywood will be among them to help supply cleaning supplies.
Trash bags, work gloves, masks, cleaning wipes, diapers, baby food and formula, can openers, first aid supplies, personal hygiene items, kitty litter, clean towels and blankets, laundry detergent, pet food, and hand sanitizer are among the items required. Buckets with lids are also required.
Donations can be made at the designated location by the park’s main gate. “Although it may seem quite daunting at this moment, we know the spirit of the people in this region will help them overcome what faces them in the days ahead,” Naughton said in a statement. “This beautiful region, which we all love so much, has an extreme challenge ahead of it.”
Dollywood has already started a program called “Love Shares” to expand the company’s charitable and community service. Officials at Dollywood Parks & Resorts invite donations and volunteer work. Donations can be made online at mountainwaystn.org to the Mountain Ways Foundation.
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