December 1, 2019
Dear Friend,
Your WV VOAD is at work for you! Did you know that West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster maintains readiness to respond to natural or man-made disasters anywhere in the State at all times? WV VOAD is involved in all phases of disaster: response, recovery, preparedness, and mitigation throughout the year. Just since 2016 WV VOAD has:
2016: Responded to historic flooding in twelve counties
Distributed water and supplies
Established Long term recovery committees and deployed volunteers
Trained case managers, construction managers and volunteers
Assisted in the recovery of over 2300 families including reconstruction of 78 bridges
Provided funding for disaster-related unmet needs
2017: Marion, Wetzel, Marshall and Ohio County flooding
Volunteer deployment
Long Term Recovery Committee set up and training
Unmet needs funding for disaster-related expenses
2018: Putnam County flooding
Volunteer deployment
Unmet needs funding for disaster-related expenses
2019: Randolph, Preston and Grant County flooding
Water/clean up bucket distribution
Port-a-john distribution
Established case management and unmet needs funding for disaster-related expenses
As you can see WV VOAD is very busy! When we are not responding to a disaster, we are preparing for the next one. In fact, WV VOAD is West Virginia’s lead organization in disaster response with responsibility for mass care, feeding, and sheltering whenever and wherever disaster strikes.
Although we play a critical role in the State’s emergency operation plan, as a non-profit organization our funding comes exclusively from philanthropy and donations. As you consider your year-end giving, please help WV VOAD remain strong and ready to respond vigorously to disaster. Click the DONATE tab to give online or mail your check to PO Box 178, Williamson WV 26551. Thank you in advance for your help. A gift of any size helps WV VOAD serve the citizens of West Virginia.
Best Personal Regards,
Jenny Gannaway Executive Director