10/19/2024
Hey folks! If you love Ben Farley (AKA BenJelly/the raddest of the rad/PNDB and Ladderlegs frontman) as much as we do, keep reading!
As you are probably aware, Ashville NC took a huge blow during hurricane Helene which left some shmerious devastation and mayhem in its wake. Ben and his furbuddy Spanky (pictured in comments) live there and are alive and safe, but after weeks without power, running water, or the ability to work, now part of their house has burned in the after effects of the disaster. Ben and Spanky have been displaced immediately as the house has been deemed unsafe. He must move all belongings to a storage unit while he figures out a new living arrangement. They are currently staying with a friend who is also experiencing hardship due to the current state of Asheville, so it is a temporary, time-sensitive situation to say the least.
He has applied for FEMA disaster relief financial aid(still pending and reportedly takes weeks to receive), housing/hotel vouchers(no funds left), and financial aid from Red Cross($350 cap). The stipend he received from Red Cross went to last months living expenses and what’s left will only partially cover the cost of finding new housing, moving and storage fees. He is surrounded by an amazing community that has rallied together to provide food, clean water, and the essentials to neighbors in need. He has described it as beautiful and overwhelming. Ultimately though, he needs some money for a new place to live. It’s wild out there folks.
If you have been on the fence about donating to a charity for this disaster but aren’t sure which one to send to, here is someone you know and love that has been directly impacted. If you don’t love the idea of straight up Venmo, I’ve linked Ben’s bandcamp as well so you can listen to all his newest music and buy a couple songs! They are super cheap and super dope!
Your donations will be used to rent a storage unit, pay for temporary housing, and help Ben and Spanky secure a new place to live. He is humble AF so I asked if I could make this post because I know there is a lotta love out here so let’s show him!
ThankYouThankYouThankYou for reading this, donating, or even just sharing this post. Message me if you have any questions. Love you!🫶
BEN’S VENMO: -Farley-8 (last phone digits 0062 if it asks)
BEN’S BANDCAMP:
Music | Benjamin Lee Farley https://benjaminfarley.bandcamp.com/music
EPIC PNDB LAST SET AT UNCHARTED IN CASE YOU JUST MISS HIIMMM:
https://youtu.be/fYJZ9xd88j0?si=_mBNY5CGGqDE1bTV
Photo credits: Coleman Rogers Photography and Dan Taylor Photography 🩵
