Michael W. Gray

The VANDERBILT’S of
Biltmore Forest have
Donated 2 Million to Biltmore and Asheville for the Cleanup of Helene
Owners of
BILTMORE HOUSE and
ESTATE

PRESS RELEASE: Biltmore Estate and its family owners launch Biltmore Relief Fund for WNC, pledging $2 million in immediate localized Helene relief alongside additional resource commitments and employee crisis support.

Asheville, N.C., October 7, 2024 – Amidst the immeasurable challenges our region faces following the devastation of Helene, Biltmore remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting our employees and community on the path to rebuilding.

While the estate remains closed due to storm damage, as well as technology infrastructure, power, and water outages, we are working behind the scenes during this crisis to assist with immediate needs of emergency response teams, our employees, and long-standing non-profit partners in this community.

“Western North Carolina has been our family’s home for more than 125 years, and we are devastated to see Helene’s impact on our region. We remain committed to supporting our employees and neighbors in the aftermath of this unprecedented storm and the long-term recovery efforts. Now more than ever, we must work together to stabilize and rebuild this community,” said Bill Cecil, Jr., President and CEO of Biltmore.

Today, Biltmore announces a financial commitment of $2 million through the newly established "Biltmore Relief Fund for WNC" to aid in Helene relief efforts.

Inspired by the legacy of George and Edith Vanderbilt, the focus for this fund is to provide critical and immediate financial relief for people in need, including supporting employees in crisis, providing support to area non-profits aiding our region, and investing in the recovery of our community.

Funds will be distributed by Biltmore's community investment team to designated regional non-profits they have selected.

For more info and ways the public can help our community meet the challenge, please see the resources here: https://bit.ly/4eVlzM8

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