Hurricane Helene Response
Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented flooding and damage in North Carolina, much of it in rural communities. The Rural Center has compiled an evolving list of resources to help people in need of assistance.
Thread Capital Clients
If you have an existing loan with Thread Capital and your business has been impacted by Hurricane Helene, please call 919-250-4314, then choose Option 4, or email us at connect@threadcap.org. We will contact you to discuss any disaster relief options possibly available to Thread Capital clients.
News & Stories
Learn more about what we're doing at the NC Rural Center. Catch up on our latest news, client profiles, impact stories, research and press releases.
Rural Community Health Worker Finds New Perspective Through Homegrown Leaders
Alumni Network, LeadershipAs Simple as A-“Be”-C: Church Helps New Middle-Schoolers With Transition
Engagement, Faith In Rural CommunitiesState Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Program
Loan Participation Program, Small Business Lending, UncategorizedPrime Numbers
1.64 million people in the rural labor force (annual average) in 2023
44 thousand business applications in rural counties in 2023
3.7% unemployment rate for rural counties (annual average) in 2023
22% of rural residents are 65 years or older
Rural residents have an average per capita personal income of 53,362 dollars
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