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"Blessings of Grace" Blog 13 1-6-26 466 Days Post Hurricane Helene

www.gracebyexample.org Blessings of Grace Blog 13 1-6-26 - 466 days since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, causing catastrophic damage to 73,000 homes. Happy New Year 2026 . The Grace By Example team is very thankful that we have now moved from a Nonprofit Charity to a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Charity https://drive.google.com/file/d/19m-G-AXDCbilh9wXcJQ5L_SI7sYKVefB/view Here is a real time list of our current projects underway and a list of GBE’s comple

Windell Robertson

Jan 61 min read

Grace By Example “Blessing of Grace” Blog 12 12/28/25

https://www.gracebyexample.org 501(c)(3) Nonprofit As I sit at my desk today I am thinking about all the good that is being done in western North Carolina. As an example, below are two homes currently under construction https://vimeo.com/1148826094?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci https://vimeo.com/1148827002?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Here is a list of our current project underway and a list of GBE’s completed projects. https://www.gracebyexample.org/projects To start out 2026 Grace By E

Windell Robertson

Dec 27, 20251 min read

Grace By Example “Blessing of Grace” Blog 11 12/22/25

https://www.gracebyexample.org 501(c)(3) Nonprofit As I sit at my desk this evening it has been 451 days since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. The storm caused 73,000 homes to be damaged, and an estimated 59 billion dollar deficit has been incurred, once all government and insurance funds have been distributed. I returned this afternoon from the Spruce Pines and Burnsville areas of Western North Carolina. There are many things to be grateful for. Numerous

Windell Robertson

Dec 23, 20252 min read

Grace By Example “Blessing of Grace” Blog 10 11/27/25

https://www.gracebyexample.org 501(c)(3) As I sat at the table this Thanksgiving Day morning I received the following verse from a friend, “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” Psalms‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Grace By Example has so much to be thankful for! The Grace By Example team wants to thank each donor, volunteer, churches and businesses (see https://www.gracebyexample.org/kindred-organizations ) for their generous gift

Windell Robertson

Nov 28, 20252 min read

Grace By Example “Blessing of Grace” Blog 9 11/24/25

As I sit at my desk today, I am prayerfully thankful for the rebuilding of homes, lives and businesses that are occurring in western North Carolina. Matthew 22:36-39 Here are pictures of two of the homes being built. Also here is our current project list which is available at the following link: https://www.gracebyexample.org/projects I think a lot about all that is going on in WNC. It was nice to go with my church mission team to work with three families bei

Windell Robertson

Nov 24, 20252 min read

Grace By Example “Blessing of Grace” Blog 8 11/14/25

https://www.gracebyexample.org As I sit at my desk tonight I am very grateful for the progress continuing to happen in the small communities of western North Carolina. Grace By Example is deeply committed to providing assistance to families in need. Our current project list is available at the following link: https://www.gracebyexample.org/projects We prayerfully request your assistance in addressing these families pressing needs. Please refer to our comprehensive needs list

Windell Robertson

Nov 14, 20251 min read

Blessings of Grace Blog 7

One year, 33 days Post Helene – I recently had the privilege of attending the home dedication ceremony for a replacement home on Sunday, October 28, 2025. It was a profoundly moving event to witness how a community and four small churches, Samaritans Purse, Baptist on a Mission, churches not in the area, Grace By Example and other nonprofits had collaborated to assist a family in transforming their lives and escaping a dire situation. The ongoing need in Western North Caroli

Windell Robertson

Nov 3, 20251 min read

Blessings Of Grace Blog 6

As I sit at my desk this evening there is so much to be thankful for. There are still according to the NC OSBM website 73,000 homes devastated by the hurricane a to be built or repaired and a deficit of $29.9 Billion dollars once FEMA and insurance companies make their last payments BUT THE RECOVERY AND REBUILD ARE UNDER WAY!!!!! Numerous nonprofits, churches, and businesses are opting to provide unwavering transformational support to families who have experienced profound

Windell Robertson

Oct 24, 20252 min read