Hurricane Helene Response
Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented flooding and damage in North Carolina, much of it in rural communities. The Rural Center has compiled an evolving list of resources to help people in need of assistance.
Thread Capital Clients
If you have an existing loan with Thread Capital and your business has been impacted by Hurricane Helene, please call 919-250-4314, then choose Option 4, or email us at connect@threadcap.org. We will contact you to discuss any disaster relief options possibly available to Thread Capital clients.
News & Stories
Learn more about what we're doing at the NC Rural Center. Catch up on our latest news, client profiles, impact stories, research and press releases.
Lee County Church Expands Garden to Help Feed Community and Build Community
Faith In Rural CommunitiesHelene Recovery Continues, Led by Volunteers and Churches like Pine Grove UMC
Disaster Recovery, Faith In Rural CommunitiesRural Center loan lets mental health practice expand so owner can step back
Loan Participation Program, Small Business LendingPrime Numbers
3.75 million in total rural population, as of 2023.
271 thousand businesses with no employees in rural counties, as of 2021
1.58 million rural people that are 16 years or older employed
61% of rural residents work in the county they live in
29,828 farms operating in rural counties as of 2022.
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