When disaster strikes, United Way of Pickens County, alongside trusted partners, is there to meet immediate needs. But recovery doesn’t end when the storm passes. True recovery takes time, follow-through, and coordination.
The Pickens County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) is a cooperative network of local nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government partners, and other stakeholders working together to help individuals and families recover after a disaster. The Long-Term Recovery Group's purpose is to help close the gaps that can remain after insurance, personal resources, and available assistance have been applied, so neighbors don't get left behind as attentions shifts elsewhere.
The Pickens County Long Term Recovery Group focuses on coordinated long-term recovery support, including:
- Connecting survivors to the right resources, such as local services, partner programs and recovery pathways.
- Addressing unmet needs through a coordinated review process with trusted partners.
- Supporting recovery projects that help families regain safe, stable housing and basic living conditions over time.
- Strengthening community resilience by building relationships, clear processes, and better coordination before the next disaster happens.
We are committed to ensuring support is delivered fairly, consistently, and with dignity, and to building a structure that can serve Pickens County not only in Helene recovery, but in future events as well.
If you’d like to learn more or explore partnership opportunities, contact Theresa Singletary, Long-Term Recovery Coordinator.