help rebuild western north carolina

Small Mountain Strong

The James Fisher Memorial Foundation is proud to parther with The Funky Farm, a Marshall, NC farm run by James’ sister, Christina Fisher-Hensley. Known for its beloved mini donkey, Peter Pan, the farm was fortunately spared by the storm and is now supporting relief efforts in Western NC.

Together, we’re working directly with volunteers and local agencies across the region to deliver supplies where they’re needed most. With needs rapidly evolving, we’re also raising funds for immediate relief and rebuilding support.

Your generosity makes a real difference—help us bring hope to our mountain communities, beginning with the one closest to our hearts.

OUR GOAL is...

to strengthen and rebuild small mountain communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

The devastation in our beautiful mountain communities is immense, and the road to recovery is long. Many people still need help, and together we can provide relief now while working toward rebuilding the future.

Our teams have been providing on-the-ground support since the storm passed and are proud to continue assisting those in need.

scenes from our rescue & relief efforts

how we do it

The Little Pine Outpost

This newly minted facility at the Funky Farm serves as a hub for our supply donations.

In the past three weeks we have:

Received 20 trailer loads of donations
Delivered 80 pallets to local agencies across 5 WNC and 2 TN counties
Stocked various school and church pantries
Directly delivered supplies to individuals and linemen

Online Donations

With over $13,000 raised to date, monetary donations have been critical in allowing us to adapt and fill requests in real time.

our donation drives & distribution center

what's next?

We are #smallmtnstrong

The Funky Farm will continue operating its outpost to provide essential supplies and expand our efforts to support the rebuilding of communities.

Small businesses are vital to the region’s recovery, and we are beginning to donate funds for grants and initiatives that will aid their growth and revitalization.

Together, we can help rebuild stronger communities.

- Bringing Joy to Western NC -

Our WNC neighbors have been through so much, and with your help, we can bring some extra light to their holiday season! Through our new Holiday Hope Adopt-A-Family Program, we’re partnering with local schools and community agencies to bring joy and support directly to families in need.

When you sign up to sponsor a family, you’ll be helping to fill their holiday with warmth and happiness. You can shop for gifts and drop them off at our designated locations, or make it easy by choosing items from Amazon Wish Lists. Every contribution counts, and together, we can spread love and hope—one family at a time.

Join us in brightening the season for WNC families!

(Video Credit: West Ashe Creative)

we would like to thank

GET TO KNOW...
The Funky Farm

Located in Marshall, NC

And operating out of Fisher-Hensley Stables, a hunter-jumper barn known for its ability to start young horses, the Funky Farm is a lively, adventure-filled sanctuary where animals like Peter Pan the mini donkey and friends bring joy and shenanigans to fans of all ages.

Deeply rooted in the area, the farm was humbled to escape damage from Hurricane Helene and has since dedicated its efforts to relief and rebuilding.

Peter Pan the mini donkey

Little donkey. Big personality.

Peter Pan’s journey began as an orphaned mini donkey – an unexpected surprise from another farm rescue Tinkerbell – found cold in the field and nursed back to health by his “mom” Christina. Against all odds, he grew stronger and has since gathered quite the social media following, capturing hearts with his playful antics and big personality.

Now the star of The Funky Farm, Peter Pan is dedicated to bringing joy and smiles to everyone he meets, sharing his story and spreading positivity wherever he goes.