Members of Central Pennsylvania Amish community craft tiny homes for hurricane victims in North Carolina

Amish craftsmen from Central Pa. traveled to Boone, North Carolina just before Christmas to build 12 sheds that will be used as tiny homes (Photo: Sherrie Norris/High Country Press)

By Ashley Adams

January 7, 2025

More than 60 members of Central Pennsylvania’s Amish community traveled to Boone, North Carolina last month to build 12 tiny homes for hurricane victims.

While Amish builders are known for coming together in their own communities and raising a barn in a short amount of time, members of Central Pennsylvania’s Amish community used their skills recently to help those who were affected by Hurricane Helene.

More than five dozen Amish craftsmen from Central Pa. traveled to Boone, North Carolina just before Christmas to build 12 sheds that will be used as tiny homes for individuals and families who were displaced by Helene last September.

According to High Country Press, the group of Amish workmen, women, and children arrived in Boone with five trailers filled with building supplies, tools, and equipment. Additionally, the group left behind 20 propane tanks, tools, and five pallets of fire department supplies, including hoses and axes, which will be given to a local fire department.

While the men built, the women and children prepared and served food and distributed gifts, toys, and clothing to the local community.

In just a few short days, construction of 12 (prefabricated) sheds was completed. The total cost of the project was estimated to be around $300,000, all of which was donated by the Amish community.

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Ashley Adams

In her 16 years in the communications industry, Ashley Adams has worn many hats, including news reporter, public relations writer, marketing specialist, copy editor and technical writer. Ashley grew up in Berks County and has since returned to her roots to raise her three children.

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