The Dillon County Long Term Recovery Group held their first new home dedication last week on Wesley Drive.
The home was given to one of the survivors affected by the storms in Dillon County.
It took two years to get the survivor into the new home.
A brief ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion led by Kenneth Smith. LTRG members Jerry Rivers and James Leslie also made remarks.
The homeowner was presented a plaque by Chevella German of the LTRG to display in her new home.
She was also given some Pampered Chef items to get a headstart on her new kitchen.
She was very grateful for all the blessings she had received.
The Dillon County Long Term Recovery Group (DCLTRG) is a nonprofit organization that has been providing high quality disaster assistance since Hurricane Matthew.
The organization connects with clients to provide the exceptional, compassionate service they deserve. They are recognized in Dillon County as the official Long Term Disaster Recovery Agency that will work along with the Dillon Disaster Preparedness Agency from the beginning to help the citizens affected to return to safe, secure and sanitary homes.
Dillon County LTRG earned its positive reputation because we go out of their way to administer exceptional service to each of their clients.
They understand that the needs of their clients can change at the last minute, but they are ready to adapt their services quickly.
There are many residents who are still living with the effects of Hurricane Florence.
Dillon County LTRG established an ongoing partnership with agencies and businesses to offer assistance with home repair; and in severe cases, home replacement.
There have been four homes replacements and one rebuild up to date.
Life brings about natural disasters as well as personal disastrous events. DC LTRG is there to assist in tumultuous times. Responding to home fires is another service that DC LTRG provides.
Victims are given immediate assistance with temporary housing, and other tangible resources such as clothing or furniture.
The needs of emergency responders is also addressed. Water, food and other supplies are given to local fire departments as well as law enforcement agencies. DCLTRG strives to address the many necessities of the homeless population as well.
Dillon County Long Term Recovery Group has partnered with several agencies and organizations to effectively serve the public. Harvest Hope Food Bank, Palmetto Disaster Recovery, South Carolina Disaster Recovery, Rali Dillon, Northeastern Rural Health Network and South Carolina Association of Habitat for Humanity are a few. DCLTRG partnered with Pee Dee Community Action Partnership Whittaker Head Start Center to disburse necessities for students and teachers alike. Nutritional drinks, first aid kits, cleaning supplies and incontinence products have been furnished in ongoing joint ventures with local nursing homes, assisted living centers, Counsel on Aging and the Dillon County Free Medical Clinic. Meals have also supplied to patients of CareSouth Carolina that are not mobile.
In response to COVID-19, Dillon County LTRG has distributed Pandemic Flu Kits, masks, sanitizer, and other emergency supplies to those in need. Since March 10, 2020 Dillon County LTRG has distributed approximately 122,000 pounds of food.
As the uncertainty of COVID-19 intensifies, we will continue to come alongside our community with essential items and resources.
Dillon County LTRG recently announced membership with Eastern Response and Recovery.
They look forward to supporting the citizens in Dillon County and throughout the East Coast by providing readiness, relief and recovery before, during and after a disaster.
They can be contacted at (843) 621-6626 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Visit them online at www.dilloncountyltrg.org
