Urban Petals

11/02/2024

Need filled 11/2: Would any one be willing to drive supplies up to Foscoe/Banner Elk, NC today? Please call/text me (864) 569-6112.

10/31/2024

Update 10/31
Work Crew Needed for this Sunday in Banner Elk to fix up a home flooded by the hurricane. All skill levels needed needed. Please text me at (864) 569-6112 if you can go or help with supies.

Repairs Needed
1) Light carpentry to repair door ripped off frame.
2) Road repaired (backhoe & 1 load of crusher / crush & run gravel needed)
3) Moisture guage test to check for damage in walls
4) Scrubbing & cleaning & organizing (expect mold/mildew/mud)
5) yard work (leaves scraped off, storm cleanup, chainsaw work, beds rebuilt and flower beds replanted)

Supplies Needed
1) Need a load of crusher gravel from Greenville taken to Banner Elk/Foscoe. (There is no gravel available up there right now. The NCDOT claimed the gravel mine up there for repair work so very hard to find & get transported)
2) mold & flood water cleaning supplies
3) screen door & frame repair supplies
4) yard tools: blower, rakes, shovels, etc
5) top soil, mulch, fall/winter flowers/shrubs

Heidi Atkins Henry
StephenLauren Lockhart
Urban Petals Lifestyle Boutique
Urban Petals

10/31/2024

This is not a flower post. It’s probably the most important thing I have ever shared on social media. Please watch & share with everyone you know.

HURRICANE HELENE RECOVERY
If you don’t know what is happening in since Hurricane Helene hit the mountains 5 weeks ago or why things haven’t gone back “to normal” yet, PLEASE watch my short interview with Sherrye Trice. She is serving her community at the Foscoe Grandfather Community Center (Foscoe, NC) - in ways that are SAVING and SUSTAINING LIVES. Please, please listen and share this with everyone you know. It’s sobering & beyond comprehension.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
1) VOLUNTEER with us
2) DONATE (Links in profile)
3) PRAY

Items purchased from our Amazon list will be sent to my shop, Urban Petals. I am updating the list multiple times each week and getting the supplies up to NC (link in bio).

Venmo Donations are being used to purchase items for emergency situations. -Stouffer

10/28/2024

NEED FILLED. Does anyone have a set of bunk beds or can get a set of bunk beds + mattresses to Banner Elk by tomorrow or Wednesday? Needed asap for 4 little boys.

Send a message to learn more

10/27/2024

Updates for 10/26
Yes, I am still accepting donations for WNC.
Yes, the people in WNC still need our help.
No, life is not back to normal nor will it be for many for a very long time.
Yes, the supplies are actually being distributed to people. Very much so. I did it myself.💔

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday, 10/27 - We are loading up the truck at 5 pm at Urban Petals. If you can spare 1 hour to help us, I would really appreciate it! Text me if you want to help or comment below if you don’t have my #.

Monday, 10/28 - If you have Monday off and want to volunteer, we are going to Banner Elk to unload the truck and help in any other ways at Foscoe Grandfather Community Center. Pack a lunch and meet at Urban Petals. Leaving between 8-8:30 am.

10/26/2024

Volunteers needed on Sunday at 5 pm to load a truck headed to WNC. Meet at Urban Petals, 105 Victoria St, Greer, SC 29651.

Vickie Thaxton Ebner
Heidi Atkins Henry
Urban Petals Lifestyle Boutique

10/24/2024

Update 10/24
1) ISO of a Keurig Coffee Machine & K-cups for the volunteer kitchen at Foscoe Grandfather Community Center with Sherrye Trice! Can be dropped off at Urban Petals or shipped directly to her donation center. Venmo me at -Stouffer and I’ll go buy it & take it up.
2) Looking for someone with an enclosed trailer+truck OR box truck to help take a load of supplies to Banner Elk. As soon as possible would be great.

Thank you, friends. 💛🫶💛

Heidi Atkins Henry
Lo Theisen

10/23/2024

Update for 10/23
*2 Volunteer Opportunities needed this week.
*Consumable Supplies are being used up quickly (yes, we are accepting donations at Urban Petals in Greer, SC. We have a list below of items needed ASAP. You can also refer to our Amazon List).
*Would 4 people be willing to sponsor gas for generators before this weekend? About $25 per gas can. Cash or Venmo (A-Stouffer) gratefully accepted.

Holly Heider Chapple
Heidi Atkins Henry
StephenLauren Lockhart
Lo Theisen
Urban Petals Lifestyle Boutique
GVLtoday
Kidding Around Greenville, SC

Amazon Supply List: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3PNECIOAAPY1D

10/22/2024

Update 10/22
Volunteers needed to help in WNC (Banner Elk) and also drive supplies up to NC. Details below.

10/21/2024

Update 10/21
Yesterday's trip to Foscoe Grandfather Community Center.
Volunteer needed.
Specific Supply & Donation needs.

Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3PNECIOAAPY1D
Volunteer Sign-up: (dm me for link, currently being updated)

Cash Donations via Venmo: -Stouffer

10/19/2024

Update for 10/19
Supplies needed to fill a truck this weekend!

10/17/2024

Update for 10/16-10/17.
Good news.
Hard news.
What is happening in Western North Carolina (WNC)?
Current supply needs.
Recent pictures of supply runs.

With…
Harvest Kitchen
StephenLauren Lockhart
Holly Heider Chapple Flowers
Urban Petals
Urban Petals Lifestyle Boutique

10/15/2024

Hurricane Relief Update: 10/14 - 10/15
1) Current Needs
2) Deliveries made to date
3) Phase 2
4) Specific items needed

10/14/2024

10/11/2024

UPDATE 10/10-10/11
•First truck got loaded up today and is headed to Avery County tomorrow morning (Boone, Banner Elk, Foscoe)!!
•Chain saw sharpening tips needed.
•Children’s comfort items & activities needed.
•Warmth & water filtration items needed. See list updates below.
•Volunteer hours updated.
•2 more deliveries going up on Saturday and we want to LOAD THEM UP!!
•Local drop offs for these items are welcome wt Urban Petals, 105 Victoria Street, Greer, SC 29651.
Thank you, thank you, thank you EVERYONE for doing what you can. It’s amazing.

10/10/2024

UPDATE WEDNESDAY 10/9
•Supplies needed for sustaining life indefinitely withut running water and electricity. I wish that was being dramatic or overstating the situation!! •See updated amazon list below.
•Volunteers welcome: Thursday 12-5
•Local drop offs very welcome between 10-5.
•Thank you to so many volunteers who came by and helped us go through a mountain of pacakges. 🫶
Holly Heider Chapple Flowers Lo Theisen Jaclyn Chase StephenLauren Lockhart

10/07/2024

Hello friends!

A HUGE thanks to everyone who has purchased supplies for our Hurricane Helene Relief project.

As the packages begin arriving, I am looking for a few items on Monday morning before the packages begin arriving:
1) dozens more sturdy plastic storage tubs
2) big ole IKEA bags!
3) 6’ and 8’ folding tables
4) 14’ x 10’ long pipe and drape set-up (will return this to you)
5) Volunteers Wed - Saturday (comment below and I’ll be in touch)

It has been less than 48 hours and the response is just WOW. THANK YOU!!!

Amazon List for Hurricane Helene Relief Aid:

10/05/2024

If you would like to help so many people devastated by Hurricane Helene, please consider purchasing from this list! The items will ship to my shop and we will distribute to several groups in various parts of WNC!!
**Cold weather** is on its way so cold weather gear & clothing, solar chargeable gear & camping equipment has been urgently requested from a colleague on the ground!!

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3PNECIOAAPY1D

10/04/2024

It’s been one week. One week since my family and I were sitting in our home watching the storm thrash the trees around us, praying they wouldn’t fall on our home, asking God to please keep our families and farmer friends safe, while barreled through. We had no idea how bad the aftermath would be for our community and we are still shaken at the news coming in from neighboring towns up in . I am safe. My family is safe. We are currently working on a way those of you who do not live nearby can help contribute to the massive relief aid needed. Stay tuned for those details coming ASAP.

While the storm was literally barelling through, I received some incredible news. Good, incredible news!! It has taken me a few days to process it all.

Thank you to all of you who voted for me in the Garden Rose Design Contest!!
I won First Place in the wedding work category AND the Reader’s Choice awards!!! I am so honored.
Special thanks to:

09/26/2024

We are closing at 2 pm today.

09/23/2024

I am starting something new this week at Urban Petals - KRAFT NIGHT. This week's craft - Decoupage Pumpkins (inspiration picture below).
Details: Thursday, 9/26, 7 -8 pm. $20 person. Super casual evening having fun being creative together.
BYOWP (bring your own white pumpkin) + We'll provide all the other supplies + Snacks.
Message me below if you would like to come! We have just a couple of tickets left.

09/17/2024