Lead for North Carolina (LFNC) places young people interested in working in public service into impactful fellowships in local government offices across the state to support communities and grow the next generation of public service leaders.
Just months into their placements for the year, LFNC Fellows working in western North Carolina faced unexpected challenges when Hurricane Helene hit the region in September 2024. Below are the stories of three Fellows working in western North Carolina and how they jumped in to help their communities recover from the disaster.