Current Projects

The goal of the Arnold Foundation is to be useful, for an honorable purpose, to show compassion, and make a difference in someone’s life. This will be evidence that we have lived and lived well

Mission statement - To make the world a better place by providing or improving education, economic, energy and health conditions to those in need

2024 Hurricane Helene Clean-up

Hurricane Helene rolled through western North Carolina September 25-27 bringing strong winds and excessive rains.  Some western counties received in excessive of 30 inches of rain. This led to catastrophic flooding, loss of life, and power outages for millions. Some communities such as Chimney Rock were wiped off the map.  Witnesses have described the losses as “apocalyptic.”
 
Volunteers with The Arnold Foundation and F3 partnered with Crisis Response International to feed hundreds and cut/remove tree debris removal on Saturday, October 12 in Arden, North Carolina. Food, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, etc. were staged under tents in a large parking lot as 18 wheelers from around the country pulled in, were unloaded, and drove away.  Fifteen days after the storm, citizens without water or power pulled up, received needed supplies, and enjoyed hot meals served from food trucks located onsite. 
 
October 19-20,  volunteers with The Arnold Foundation and F3 will partner with the Green River Baptist Association to perform similar work in Spindale, North Carolina.
 
The needs are immense and the recovery efforts will take years. 
 
Please know that board members and volunteers with The Arnold Foundation will be involved with the recovery efforts for months to come.  Talks are underway with representatives from the North Carolina Baptists Mission, Samaritan’s Purse, and Crisis Response International to schedule week long service trips in the first quarter of 2025. 
 
If you would like to contribute financially to our Hurricane Helene response, please use the link below :
https://squareup.com/store/the-arnold-foundation
or send donations directly to: 
The Arnold Foundation,
PO Box 75, Walkersville, MD 21793.
 
If you are interested in volunteering  on a week long service trip in the first quarter of 2025, please contact Stewart Essey at 980-699-6540 or stuessey@gmail.com.
Thanks, See you soon
Rick
240-888-9931