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Raleigh’s Crabtree mall will hold fundraising events to support Western NC. How to help

By Renee Umsted

Updated December 3, 2024 7:02 PM

Crabtree mall in Raleigh has more than 1.3 million square feet of retail space. Addy Holmes

Hurricane Helene Aftermath

Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about Hurricane Helene and the aftermath, particularly in Western North Carolina.

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Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh has several events planned this year to support communities in Western North Carolina that were affected by Helene.

The initiatives are part of the “M-All Hands on Deck” campaign, which was started by Pacific Retail Capital Partners, the group that manages Crabtree and other retail properties across the country.

Through the campaign, Pacific Retail Capital Partners hopes to raise funds throughout the holiday season for communities affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. The company will also make a corporate-level donation to support recovery efforts.

“The devastation left by Hurricane Helene, and now Milton, is indescribable,” Debora Overholt, general manager for Crabtree, said in a news release. “Our hearts are broken as we think about the lives lost and the catastrophic damage to our beautiful state and elsewhere. We are doing everything in our power to help those affected.”

This campaign is one of many fundraising events benefiting Western North Carolina. The News & Observer is maintaining a list of ways to support communities impacted by Helene.

What is Crabtree doing to support Western NC?

Events and programming at Crabtree are targeted at raising money and awareness for the communities affected by the storm.

A portion of proceeds from a concert and silent auction will go to relief efforts following Helene. Details on the time and date of these events have not yet been announced.
An “M-All Hands” art walk fundraiser, where local artists paint a piece that will be auctioned
A giving wall that shows information about how to get involved
Donation-based character meet-and-greets and guest appearances
A portion of proceeds from holiday photos with Santa will go to relief efforts. Photos with Santa are available Friday, Nov. 8, through Tuesday, Dec. 24.

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This story was originally published October 14, 2024 at 11:15 AM.

Renee Umsted

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Renee Umsted is The News & Observer’s Affordability Reporter. She writes about what it costs to live in the Triangle, with a consumer-focused approach. She has a degree in journalism from TCU.