Stories @ TCAT

Presidents and TBR family,

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our hearts are with all those affected, particularly those residents of Northeast Tennessee. Many within the TBR family—our students, faculty, and staff—have been directly impacted by the catastrophic flooding. Homes have been damaged, families displaced, and lives disrupted. As we begin to understand the scale of the damage fully, it’s clear that our community needs our help.

TBR is coordinating with local agencies and organizations to offer immediate assistance to those within the TBR family who were affected. While we’re focused on providing critical support, the road to recovery will require sustained resources.

This is where we need you. Your donation to the Foundation for the College of Tennessee’s Flood Relief Fund, regardless of size, can make an immediate difference. Every contribution helps to provide emergency aid, including food, shelter, and supplies for those most affected by the disaster.

Please consider supporting these relief efforts by making a donation today. The fund is accessible through the Flood Relief Fund tab at the top of TBR.edu or directly at:

https://www.tbr.edu/advancement/tbr-emergency-assistance-fund

Walters State Community College  https://ws.edu/give/index.aspx and Northeast State Community College https://givebutter.com/NESCCFlood  have also established storm relief funds.

Those effected also need bottled water. If you’d like to donate water, you can take it to any Community College, TCAT or the TBR Central Office first floor lobby for distribution.

Every act of generosity brings hope and strength to the recovery process.

Join me in sending our thoughts and prayers to our college family in Northeast Tennessee.

Flora W. Tydings, Chancellor