Nick Sturdivant

After combing through social media and even reaching out to one of her high school teachers, Laura Shelton was finally able to contact her family.

“This is hard, obviously, but I have no doubt that this is something that we can get through, and that she can get through," Nikki Wolfe said.

Winifred Rhea-Unruh was able to get out of her apartment and back to family in Cary. Now, what's next for her and other students isn't quite clear.

Typically, the United Way of Gaston County focuses on immediate needs around Gastonia, but Helene has shifted priorities to western North Carolina.

The Diaper Bank of NC is using every avenue to distribute diapers, baby formula, period products, and other hygiene items to western North Carolina.

“My mamaw was standing out on the porch and I could see her,” Laura Shelton recalled. “I just ran up to her and i just started sobbing."

"I’m appreciative of from that experience is that people are able to see and bring more awareness to the field of education,” Kenneth Gorham mentioned.

Charlotte Area Fund also provides career training and connects people with success coaches to help with things like childcare, food and utilities.

The couple opened the doors to Grow Café in Charlotte’s Highland Creek area this summer.

Darcy Meus opens up to WCNC Charlotte about her fight and the story she's still telling.