How we help.....

After hundreds of evacuees made their way to Monroe County, Ms., following Hurricane Katrina, United Way of Greater Monroe County went into action.

We created Monroe CAN (Coordinated Assistance Network)

Over $70,000.00 in emergency aid was provided to meet the needs of these evacuated families.

Monroe CAN:

United Way assembled over 80 local representatives to be part of Monroe CAN.

In 2006, we took the leading role in the re-organization of the Monroe County Local Emergency Planning Committee, (LEPC).

We have worked to assist, advise, and enable the local disaster response network in all stages of its efforts, from initiating a response to completion of the recovery.

As the recovery work is completed, Monroe CAN encourages the community to redirect its efforts toward mitigating and preparing for future disasters.

Disaster Preparedness

United Way's Role in Disaster Preparedness:

The powerful "Community Impact" that United Way can achieve during a crisis is apparent as we work in close relation with many private and public institutions.
Although United Way is NOT an immediate disaster response relief agency, it does work extensively through it's member agencies and volunteer partners in time of emergency.
United Way understands that local, state and federal emergency operation plans are in place to direct a coordinated response to emergencies and disasters. Our role is to support these emergency plans and not duplicate the work of other agencies.

United Way's Focus:

Long Term Recovery

United Way understands that, after outside agencies and resources have left the scene of the disaster, it is the "local community" who will take primary responsibility for the long-term recovery efforts. It will be local service organizations that are at the core of such efforts, in cooperation with the government, non-government, faith-based and for profit community organizations.

Monroe CAN Advisory Board:

The Monroe CAN County Advisory Board serves as our local unmet needs committee.

Patti H. Parker - United Way of Greater Monroe County

Bobby Camp - Monroe County Emergency Management

Donna Griffith - Gilmore Regional Medical Center

Becky Thomas - American Red Cross, Tenn-Tom Chapter

Lorie Bryant - United Way of Greater Monroe County

Ann Tackett - Monroe County Families First

Howard Boozer - Mayor, City of Amory

Carol Rogers - Amory City Schools

Linda Holden - Amory Food Pantry

Robbie Byrd - Amory Advertiser

Doug Knittig - Georgia Gulf Corp.

Craig Ford - WTVA

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