Dock Builders Extend Helping Hands to Hurricane Victims

In the small town of Chapin, South Carolina, two men who usually build docks and decks for Lake Murray decided to do something different. Rick Weber and Kenny Pike, owners of 360 Dock and Deck LLC, saw the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. They felt a strong urge to help, so they set up an unusual operation right in their business driveway. An open trailer filled with donated supplies sat in front of their warehouse on Wessinger Rd. A simple sign painted with neon colors read "Asheville Donations." Inside the trailer, Kenny was busy packing water, paper towels, and other essentials. These items were destined for the hardest-hit areas in North Carolina, where people badly needed supplies.

Rick and Kenny, along with their families, dedicated their time to gather donations. They accepted various items like water, diapers, and paper towels at their Wessinger location. Their families also contributed, with Kenny's daughter helping sort items and Rick's son loading supplies onto the trailer. The community in Chapin responded enthusiastically. People drove up to the warehouse, unloading their donated items. Rick and Kenny were inspired to act after seeing posts on Facebook. They felt compelled to use their resources to aid those in need. Their idea caught on quickly through social media. With just a spray-painted sign and a few online posts, their supply drive turned into a full-scale operation. They even set up a Venmo account to collect money and buy more supplies. These men, who are usually busy with their hands building docks, decided to use those same hands to build bridges of hope. They used what they had—a trailer and their time—to make a real difference.

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