United Way presents funds to help agencies post-hurricane
On Monday, the
The organization was one of 11 partner agencies to receive a part of the more than
"Every little bit helps," said board member
"We are so grateful to the
While it has been six months since the storm, the need remains great, said
Painter said they continue to receive applications and will provide assistance for as long as funding is available.
Painter said there are residents who are still displaced and others who are still finding out what insurance or
"We're focused on every part of the community we can; individuals, individual agencies that may have been impacted and our partner agencies," Painter said.
The funds distributed Monday were designated to help in the additional operational costs incurred by Hurricane Florence, repairs for those agencies that lost resources to carry out their mission, and ongoing recovery efforts.
The shelter facility received extensive water damage and a full renovation project is underway.
The
"We are so grateful. This money will go a long way toward our shelter renovation project," said OWC co-director
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