My Friends who Restored Access to 20+ Homes After Helene in WNC

[@njgordy]

The children providing the background noise was wonderful to hear. Even in large neighborhoods you don't hear kids playing and having fun anymore. They were able to forget at least for a couple of hours all the problems that were going on around them. No phones or internet a simpler time. Just a chance to be a kid.

[@dianegarcia6562]

Amen

[@pbar8439]

@@dianegarcia6562 And Amen!

[@Brifromscratch]

We were at a Sunday night potluck at a park. Played soccer and ate dinner together. Just taking a moment to celebrate friendship and life and praise God.

[@christinemose7308]

So true.

[@lindadial7177]

Amen ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️🤣😁

[@ScottyLinwell]

Huge thanks to these guys - our home is on Rush Creek and we encountered them a couple times when we were hiking in and out - and now we can 4wd in because of their immense hearts & generosity - there are wonderful peoplenin this world ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@dwlee9138]

This type of reporting is super important since the media has moved on. Thank you for doing this!

[@jrae6608]

Thanks for sharing this story. I know just fueling these machines is unreal, let alone the parts This type of work is an art in its self. Thanks for not sugar coating wants going on. Prayers and God Bless to all

[@sharonfleet6388]

I have known Thomas since he was a child, what a fine man he is! Thank you Thomas & Gabe for all you have done to help these families. You are true heroes and have hearts of gold, God bless you both! ❤

[@digitsnetnet]

“Oh and that’s a lost dog, we called their owner” these are some of the best low key hero’s I’ve ever heard of! Thank God for men like you helping out!

[@beetee3272]

Thomas & Gabe…you are true hero’s! Thank you ❤

[@terryhenderson424]

Thank you Thomas, Gabe, and all of the people who have helped you.

[@09echols]

I think people aren't going to realize how much help these people need until it impacts next year's growing season

[@131dyana]

God grant you what you need to continue to help.

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

BLESS THEM FOR ALL THE HELP!

[@paulalusk5586]

Unsung heroes. God bless them all.

[@dawnscott3015]

I LOVE “it’s a joyous experience to help these people” !

[@lindapearson2376]

People helping their neighbors! Showing the world how it’s done!

[@sewlovelym7361]

They are all truly heaven sent........God bless everyone who is assisting and those who have been hit with this horrible storm. Each episode I watch of these happenings keeps me in tears.

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

God Bless all the people working together.

[@mimi-yt7gq]

I grew up in NC and call it home. One day I hope to live there again. I am 56 and live in Oklahoma now. The only thing keeping me here is my 94 year old dad. I cook all his meals. He still lives alone in the house I was raised in after moving here. My mom passed 5 years ago and my dad misses the H out of her. I so wish I could donate but I don't have a job and have not been able to find one. I am living off what my dad pays me to cook and all that goes to my bills. One day I will be back on the mountains in NC. Praying for you all!

[@Brifromscratch]

We appreciate you being here!

[@Lisboooa]

Real life heroes. Don’t let this be forgotten. Keep reporting on it

[@devonday2796]

This video is so important for people to see. Please share.

[@ladyliberty417]

I’m about 2 hours from Asheville and been coming here for many years- thank you for what you’re doing to help folks and clear the land- incredible stories of heroism, bless your good hearts 💕💘😇

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Thanks for giving us on-the-ground information on what’s happening, it’s across the country from me. And thank God for strong men who step up to help those in need!

[@KTplease]

Arthur: Thank you for sharing ways to help people directly and please post more links of GoFundMes of people you trust. I don’t know who to trust, so I’m going to follow your lead!

[@BeBlessedToday]

The amazing thing is how these civilians are fixing and building roads in hours and days with no government "help". Like in days of old they are doing what needs doing. God bless them all and you Arthur as well. Perhaps it won't last forever but it helps for today.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

This is so great to see. Ty Arthur for giving me an opportunity to help. These are great selfless men helping others. This is what we all are to do. I'm so glad you shared this. Ty.

[@kebergify]

Heroes. Saw a need and filled it. Amazing way to positively impact Stephan's ability to care for the animals. What an example for us all.

[@petgranny194]

Thank you for this, Art. Thanks to Thomas & Gabe & Stefan, too. So many people being kind and doing good-heart work!

[@carrielauer8913]

I’m so grateful you bring these stories to our attention so we can make our contributions that will really make a difference in people’s lives. It feels good to give from the heart.

[@lorilumax6850]

fantastic people doing fantastic things

[@charlottesloan3165]

I have been following...... I appreciate the fact that these videos aren't about the government/political. I PERSONALLY am of the opinion that the community knows their needs better than ANY "official" (so to speak). It's ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL that community members are coming together to help each other. Not saying that outside help isn't welcome/wanted, the community can help fill those unknown gaps and communicate that information to ANYONE that is trying to help. God Bless you all!

[@Wildevis]

So heartwarming to see all these unsung heroes

[@judyfisher3171]

Thank you Art for bringing us this video. Great work Gab and Thomas.

[@ireneferrante2313]

Thank you to all the people helping. And to you for sharing what is happening. It is heart warming to see community helping each other. Heart breaking to see the damages.

[@karenhernke281]

Thank you so much, Thomas and Gage. What a very touching story. Thanks Arthur for sharing this. ❤

[@UnicornPurple-ut8wf]

I just donated towards their wonderful efforts! Inspirational what’s happening in midst of this disaster. So many heroes.

[@1stresponsevideo]

Thanks for doing the video. Keep them coming because we need to know the good work people are doing. Thanks to all the people helping.

[@tamekab5260]

Thank you so much for all that you do and continue to do ❤

[@deborahpratt7384]

Thank you for sharing the stories of our American neighbors ❤️

[@jbnorth4835]

Thank you both !

[@awyomingprairiewife.8385]

What blessings these men are. Thank you, Jesus. Strengthen these men, and provide safety and funds, for them. Thanks for sharing.❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@simoneconsciousobserver3105]

Arthur has a knack for bringing out the upside of the downside. I first saw him in a vlog where he was driving on back roads and showing old abandoned homes/farms. Arthur also shared different ways of potentially buying, leasing or trading for property. I subbed that day and have grown extremely fond of him and his amazing family

[@hyacinthbucket3281]

Excellent humans.

[@Judi-lm2fj]

I love these videos. Watching fellow Americans help each other.

[@andreaadams8232]

Thomas and Gabe are real heroes. True Americans, the best we have.

[@DonnaLatty-kh6db]

,👍❤️🙏 for everyone affected by these storms and all people helping thanks you are True American Heroes

[@julielefler9747]

Bless those who have been there for those affected from this disaster. This will be a long road . Most did not have insurance it was not a flood zone. Anything we can do to help makes difference . Thanks for all the updates it helps to see things getting done on the ground. Praying for all

[@coachwendy5618]

Love to see people working together to get people back on their feet. This is so powerful. God bless you all for the positive attitudes.

[@Sharon-Me]

Arthor, you excel at making this type of video, keep up the good work!!!

[@dottiegyles1119]

Thanks for the update.

[@forsythia33]

God bless everyone helping.

[@suzystone244]

Greetings from Northern California. North Carolina has been through so much. The people are salt of the earth. WE PEOPLE are the backbone of help. God. Unity. SHARED❤

[@christinereeves3796]

Mercy! 🙌 for your big hearts! 🙏❤️

[@JB-pd4ni]

This was so interesting to see from a first hand view, thanks!

[@kathyjean4785]

Thank you for all the work you guys do!

[@soaring1]

Thank you!!!

[@JulieCollins-x4q]

God bless everyone helping with this disaster!🙏🇺🇲❤️

[@jch1965]

God bless all the people who are there, hands-on, helping others in their time of need. Thank you, Arthur, for sharing this story! ❤🙏🏼 Just donated to help in this effort. ❤

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Thank you

[@02271953me]

Thank you Art and Bri for bringing this to us. I was able to donate both here and for......was her name Elizabeth?? God bless all of our responders - I holler this to you from Washington State ❤

[@kimcampbell7444]

God Bless you all

[@belindahopkins7875]

God bless all of you ❤❤❤

[@Someone-vn9ce]

You are true angels on Earth! God bless you for helping these people that were in such desperate need!!! It is touching to see the heroes that rise up out of tragedies! 💗🙏

[@rovanko]

God bless these people and keep them safe while they work. So glad for this information. Will keep them in our prayers

[@ericjohnson1008]

What awesome heroes.

[@GreenGranny]

This is so interesting. Thanks for sharing it. God will richly bless all who sacrifice for others. It is a beautiful thing to see!

[@cherylcooper2838]

Excellent work God bless them all!

[@vickijackson9115]

I soooo hope that Gods Blessings pour over All theses beautiful people. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@debbiehoule8338]

Cool Story!! It is so nice to see people helping other people!! Art thank you for creating this vlog! God Bless You All!!!

[@Diane-sx8mf]

Great vid and information. Please don’t stop. Thank you to everyone involved from this family in Washington State.

[@durgan5668]

Flip side of that, I'm seeing other channel comments where people expect ALL the work to be donated. Not reasonable. These crews have to eat. Fuel and transportation has to be paid for. So, sure, now and then, charity or a break on pricing. But until someone is willing to do that work themselves, don't judge someone for charging a fair price for the work performed. The reality on the ground is that this work is going to be ongoing for weeks, and for many, it's an opportunity to keep their people employed with winter coming on. Like I said, don't judge unless you're willing to do this backbreaking work yourself.

[@Brifromscratch]

No judgement here. We feel like everyone needs to do what they need to do.

[@durgan5668]

@@Brifromscratch Didn't mean to imply you were judging, I don't believe for a minute you were. Just an observation at large :)

[@debbiekennedy6030]

I'm also blown away by folks that live there and outside observers that are saying negative things about government help. It seems that they expect that help to be everywhere all the time. This is a recovery job that is of epic proportions, it will be ongoing for years. The process of evaluating what needs to be done, and funding for it is always a tangle of red tape, but it will get done. The community helpers are the bridge to get there. They are able to do what is immediately necessary. My heart has broken over the misinformation. We can be better.

[@redeemedforlivinglove3156]

This help, from these guys.. clear answer to my prayers for those affected by the hurricane😭🙌 Thank you!

[@beckypennies1637]

Incredible heroes! Thanks, Art, for sharing.

[@stephanielee81]

Wow. Just wow.❤Thank you all. You are doing the Lord’s work!❤

[@debbieblick5403]

Art, you have met your calling. I love all of your videos! But this one, I was crying, I could feel the story!

[@aleset1]

God bless all the every day heroes like you Art and Thomas and Gabe.... all of you are putting stars in your crowns my friends!!!

[@janetscott5252]

So wonderful so many are giving time and their income to help all the people. God bless Hsbe and atom and so many others. Thank you Art for being their voices!!🙏🧡🙏

[@marcykerr6911]

Thank you Arthur for introducing Thomas and Gabe to us , they are truly doing God's work . Hands and Feet of our LORD Jesus Christ. Praying that they get the funds for the gravel cost , and other supplies that are needed.

[@MaryGraham-g1f]

May God bless both of you in a special way.

[@not2tees]

Thanks so much, Art. Excellent stories!

[@terryhenderson424]

The work for both the 20 person community and the road to the volunteer fire department agricultural liason serve multiple residences and residents at once. It enables them to hang on, pick up the pieces, and move foreward as time goes by.

[@karenmccabe2371]

Thank you all for your help and support. ❤❤

[@SuziePG]

Thank you so much for sharing this video and a huge thank you to Gab and Thomas doing the work as well as the Mennonite community. Loved the sounds in the background of the laughter from children. It really was nice to hear amid such devastation. I am so happy to be able to donate. Thanks Arthur and Bri for your continued coverage. Peace and blessings ❤❤

[@mneraasen224]

What a blessing all of the helpers are💖 Praying they get the support they need to continue to help. I am also praying they are blessed beyond belief for doing this for everyone they helped💖

[@kayte13]

God bless you guys❤

[@CherylAnderson-qs4iq]

Thanks for taking us there to see what's being done by neighbors. Hopefully FEMA can get approved for more funding. This is no time for petty political wrangling.

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Thanks to the Mennonite group working completely for free. ❤

[@tcmc-smile]

Y’all are amazing people

[@oldsusanna]

The hands and feet of Jesus. Thank you Art for posting this!

[@Kpc12345]

So precious. I’m so proud of all these good people helping others w no monetary gain in mind. Thank you so very much. Yeshua bless u all.

[@guestuser4503]

Will be greatly blessed. Thank you!

[@dinajenkins2076]

But all the volunteers are doing you will be blessed by the Lord!! God bless all of you that are helping the people there that are in desperate need of help!!!😻❤️

[@dianegarcia6562]

What would north Carolina have done without it's brothers and sisters helping one another. TY to all the churches and Christian organizations that truly came through. Disappointed by lack of support from government but pretty much not surprised after watching Lahaina and paradise response.

[@TiffanyWageman]

Greetings from Oregon. That man is so humble and with a great heart North Caorolina will put North Carolina back together. God bless you all sticking to community. You are much more friendly there in the South States than we are in the Northwestern States. Our gov is so evil and corrupt for doing what they did to all of us and along wtih Maui and their Native People.

[@andreacooley9428]

Good Bless you All for everything your doing❤

[@sherripittman2872]

Thank you stay safe God bless 👍❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@growinggringa4956]

excellent editing and interview

[@Eiri553]

Thankyou guys for still informing us on the goings on, whilst your watch your children & families decompress from one of the scary life lessons mother nature can give

[@tiajoah1185]

Gentlemen, You are amazing! 🙏

[@scrunchiesam5399]

How beautiful omg I’m crying

[@maryturner3534]

Justin Rhodes is doing the same for his community. It takes a village. We all just need to do what we can!

[@Brifromscratch]

The most beautiful part about the storm is that everyone is doing everything they can with what they have to help everyone.

[@thrivewithgg]

I live on Rush Creek Road and I have been working with Gabe and Thomas. They were the first ones to meet us after we spent 6 days on our small backhoe working our way out. They were a pleasure to work with. There’s still so much work to do. But we are getting there. For perspective, it would cost us around $80k to actually make our road accessible by emergency vehicles. 50+ loads of gravel and repairing multiple mudslides. We are working at it every day while also trying to go back to work to afford it all. I am the volunteer president of the HOA but I might resign in November 🤪❤