Bat Cave Disaster Relief

The Hub will be open today from 2 to 3. Feel free to stop by and pick up your needs.

IT'S TIME TO REBUILD HipHen Uniques!!!

All GoFundMe donations go directly to rebuilding their shop in Bat Cave NC.

https://gofund.me/01441ae4d

Our volunteers have said it is time for Mark and Lynette to rebuild HipHen Uniques . They have set up a GoFundMe account and are charging full steam ahead with fundraising!

No Bat Cave Disaster Relief funds or supplies are being used for the HipHen rebuild. Mark and Lynn are adamant on that.

So, the volunteers have started this separate fundraiser for them.

Follow them on thier page to watch thier progression from Hurricane Helene to thier current rebuilding efforts.

HipHen Uniques wasn’t just an antique store. It was a favorite stop for many who visited Bat Cave—full of history, laughter, friendship, and the warm spirit of its owners, Mark and Lynette Staton. The shelves were filled with rare treasures, but the real treasure was the couple who greeted everyone with kindness and care.

Then Hurricane Helene tore through our community. In a single night, everything the Statons had worked a lifetime to build was destroyed. Walls collapsed. Priceless pieces were ruined. Insurance claim denied. Their beloved store vanished under the force of the storm. What once was a vibrant, welcoming shop became a shell of broken wood and shattered glass. But even in the middle of their own heartbreak, Mark and Lynette made a choice that still inspires everyone around them. They put themselves last—and the community first.

From the wreckage of their store, they created the Bat Cave Disaster Relief Supply Hub, turning their personal loss into a lifeline for others. Instead of rebuilding their own dream, they focused on helping families who lost homes, belongings, and hope. Day after day, the Statons have organized supplies, comforted neighbors, and become a beacon of strength for anyone struggling to recover. Where HipHen Uniques once stood as a place of charm and nostalgia, it now stands as a symbol of sacrifice, resilience, and love for community.

But now they need our help. This GoFundMe is our chance to give back to two people who have given everything. Mark and Lynette deserve the opportunity to rebuild their business—the place that brought joy to so many and held memories for generations. Rebuilding HipHen Uniques is not just restoring a shop; it’s restoring a piece of Bat Cave’s heart. Your donation, no matter the size, is a piece of hope. It’s a message to Mark and Lynette that their kindness has not been forgotten. It’s a chance to help them rise from the very ground they stood on to lift others. Thank you for standing with them. Together, we can help bring HipHen Uniques back to life—and honor the extraordinary compassion the Statons have shown in our community’s darkest days.

Donate to Help Rebuild HipHen Uniques After Hurricane Helene, organized by Bat Cave Volunteers HipHen Uniques wasn’t just an antique store. It was a favorite… Bat Cave Volunteers needs your support for Help Rebuild HipHen Uniques After Hurricane Helene

A slight delay in our 10 am hub opening! They are getting ready to paint the lines on 64 starting at the bottom by the bridge and I'm at the top. Not sure how long this my take but if you our traveling you my want to use a different route.

Happy Free Lunch Wednesday! ✌️❤️🦇

*The BCDR Hub will be open today from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
*Please note: We will be closed Friday through Sunday for the July 4th holiday weekend.
*A big shout-out to Meg for her hard work organizing our food pantry. We appreciate you!
*Free Lunch begins at 11:30 AM.
*Thank you to The Church of the Transfiguration Bat Cave for your continued support.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! 🇺🇸✌️❤️🦇