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United Way Noxubee

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United Way Noxubee
United Way Noxubee
The United way of Lowndes County is expanding into Noxubee County.

The united way of lowndes county is expanding into noxubee county..

This is the first time noxubee county will be included under the umbrella for emergency help.

Our stephanie poole speaks with the committee,she joins us live in the studio with what this new service means.

There have been times residents probably needed some help, but had nowhere to go// now, families in the community can depend on those extra hands thanks to the expansion of the united way// nats the united way of lowndes county will now cover noxubee county.

Executive director renee sanders says this is something the organization has been planning for over year.

" there are some great things going on in noxubee county but they're over there,and over here.

Now what we're going to do as united way is bring those resources together so we can be more stronger together.

So what we're going to do is connect what's already going and build it."

Sanders says her committee will work to assist families who have unmet needs in that county.

" we have three focus areas education, health, and financial stability, but also disasters.

So we are already working in noxubee county to prepare for the next disaster because it will happen right.

Instead of them running around figuring out where to get those resources we're making them available right here, right now, preparing now for the residents of noxubee county.

" district 2 supervisor landis mickens hopes it'll provide a safety net for those who live with limited resources.

He also says it give people more help in the wake of a natural disaster.

" during the floods and catastrophic storms that come in like tornados or hurricanes or whatever, the united way will be a plus for our citizens to getting their homes back up, health services that's out there united way will be a plus for us.

" butt sots " it's great to be apart of this organization and knowing that our people will get the benefits.

There are some services that were already provided and beneficial to the citizens of noxubee county and we anticipate that to be improved upon."

Overall, the goal is to connect people through charities,organiza tions,and community agencies.

" and if they don't have the knowledge of where to get resources " where do i get food?

Where do i get help or anything type of assistance in the homes or shelters?

They can contact us and we can put them in contact with other agencies that does that."

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