Jake Jarvis and his company, Precision Grading, are helping people affected by flooding in Bat Cave, North Carolina.
It has been more than three months since Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of North Carolina, and the devastation is still visible in many neighborhoods.
One such neighborhood is the Bat Cave community, located in Henderson County, North Carolina.
The residents of this tiny community are finding it extremely difficult to rebuild, as the flooding has destroyed nearly every part of it.
To assist people in such a situation, Jake Jarvis has been in Bat Cave since the first day of the hurricane.
Jarvis owns a construction company called Precision Grading, and he has been handling demolition and construction work in the area, spending thousands of dollars of his own money without charge.
Jarvis told ABC 13, “It’s hard on you mentally because you see devastation every single day and I have definitely experienced the struggle with that.”
Unable to provide an estimate to people, the compassionate man agreed to a wide range of jobs in the area, whether it was building bridges, demolishing damaged houses, or clearing river crossings.
Jarvis recalls working late into the night in January on a cold, dark evening, despite the freezing temperatures.
Residents of Bat Cave want to move forward and continue with their lives despite the hurricane’s devastation.
However, the memories continue to haunt them, with their wrecked houses still standing as a reminder.
Jarvis helps by demolishing the damaged houses, but not before salvaging precious mementos, such as a copy of The Little Prince or an elegant chandelier.
The community members consider Jarvis an angel, as he tries to assist everyone using either his own personal savings or donations.
According to Fire Chief Steve Freeman from Bat Cave, Jarvis has been an invaluable asset to the community, calling him “a Godsend” who first began clearing the roads after Hurricane Helene battered the state.
As of now, Jarvis says he has a list of more than 30 people who need immediate help. Although there seems to be no end to the work in sight, he has decided to continue volunteering for the rescue work.
In a time when people often help others with ulterior motives, an altruist like Jarvis proves that goodness still exists.
If you wish to get in touch with Jarvis, you can visit his Facebook page. Alternatively, you can donate by sending a check to 99 Polaris Drive, Saluda, NC, 28773.
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