Support for Western NC Businesses affected by Helene
Amp’d Designs is located just outside of Asheville in Western North Carolina, a region that was devastated by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. My husband and I were very fortunate to have had no damage to our home.
Towns surrounding us, however, were destroyed or heavily damaged. While this catastrophe will surely impact my business, it is nothing compared to what so many others are facing.
If you would like to donate to relief efforts, there are loads to choose from. In particular I would like to recommend:
My client Babies Need Bottoms
My client Thrive Asheville
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Free online events to help you pivot post-Helene
I’ve teamed up with my friend Nicole McConville to offer a free event series helping WNC business owners pivot their marketing and reach a wider audience post-Helen.
Check out the next event:
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Free design help for Western NC-based businesses:
I’m currently offering pro-bono design support to businesses in the region that have been affected by Hurricane Helene.
Here’s what I can help you with:
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Squarespace website updates*
Updates to your existing Squarespace website to reflect closures, delays, or any other changes in your business during this time
An eCommerce shop added to your existing Squarespace website
Setup for Acuity Scheduling to book services or virtual meetings through your existing Squarespace websites
Donation capabilities added to your existing Squarespace website
Popups, banners, gift cards, other new features and functions on your existing Squarespace website
Setup for Squarespace Email Campaigns
Please note that I can only help with Squarespace websites.
*Please scroll down for a list of designers that can help with other website platforms and other types of things.
Graphic Design
Social media graphics, announcement banners or graphics, flyer and poster designs to help you relay important information about your business, donation efforts, and/or community goings-on
Canva templates for social media graphics or other graphics, set up in your Canva account
Other misc. graphic design support — let me know what you have in mind and I’ll let you know if I can help!
Kindly note that I am not able to offer pro bono logo design/branding and web design (for new sites) at this time. These are complex and longterm projects. My business’s income has been impacted by Helene, as well, and I rely on these larger projects to sustain my business. If you hear of any businesses that are in need of and able to invest in custom brand and/or web design, I would very much appreciate your referral!
My business is still providing branding and web design services.
I am very fortunate to be able to work with businesses anywhere in the country. Not only will paid design work help me sustain my business, but it will enable me to put money back into Western NC's economy to help rebuild our region.
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Please keep Western North Carolina in your thoughts!
Additional pro bono creative services:
When I first shared that I was offering free Squarespace help, many colleagues reached out to graciously offer their support, as well.
Below, please find a list of designers that work in platforms other than Squarespace who are also willing to provide free website updates WNC businesses impacted by Helene, as well as creatives who can help with marketing and other types of work:
Shopify
Britt Powell, Britt Creative
Bre Alsouissi, Bre Creative
Wordpress
Hillary Bedtelyon, New Media Visionary
Britt Powell, Britt Creative
Lydia Kitts, Turnquist House
Wix
Hillary Bedtelyon, New Media Visionary
Britt Powell, Britt Creative
Showit
Emma Rodger, Saltd Studio
Bre Alsouissi, Bre Creative
Additional Squarespace designers
Renee Hartwick, Hart & Soul Co.
Britt Powell, Britt Creative
Bre Alsouissi, Bre Creative
Claire Hoots, Hoots Digital Marketing
digital marketing support: messaging, project management, light graphic design
Katie Rozycki, Miller Integrated Marketing
social media
Katie Rozycki, Miller Integrated Marketing
Claire Hoots, Hoots Digital Marketing
Lydia Hericourt, Multitask
Graphic design
Claire Hoots, Hoots Digital Marketing
Lydia Hericourt, Multitask
Communications support: Copywriting for web/newsletters, statements, etc.
Copywriting and SEO
Resource list
My friend and fellow designer Linsey Gray put together an amazing list of resources for local business owners and individuals here.
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