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We have a community-centric mindset. When our communities do well, we do well. When we do well, our communities should too. That’s why we proactively seek new opportunities that make an impact on our nearby economy through investments and partnerships with local charities. We’re constantly seeking new ways to increase involvement by partnering with other family-owned and operated businesses and nonprofits that lift up our neighbors and our cities." RJYoung website
A HUGE Thank You!
Hurricane Zeta
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves’ request for Individual and Public Assistance (FEMA-4576-DR-MS) for counties affected by Hurricane Zeta, was approved by President Trump. The storm impacted portions of Southeast Mississippi on October 28, 2020. Zeta slammed the Gulf Coast producing eight feet of storm surge and maximum wind gusts around 100 mph.
Public Assistance was approved for the following eight counties: George, Greene, Jackson, Hancock, Harrison, Perry, Stone and Wayne. Public assistance is available to local governments and eligible private non-profit agencies to assist in the costs for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
Individual Assistance was also approved for the following six counties: George, Greene, Jackson, Hancock, Harrison and Stone. Individual assistance is available to residents in those six counties and can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of this disaster.
Residents and business owners in George, Greene, Jackson, Hancock, Harrison and Stone counties who sustained losses during Hurricane Zeta can now apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.
Because of the pandemic, MEMA is encouraging all residents to apply online or by phone. For those without the resources to apply online, MEMA is establishing Disaster Assistance Centers for residents to apply in person. Those locations and operation hours will be announced at a later date.
Start the Year by Taking the First Step to Making a Financial Plan!
Everyone must plan for how they will pay for the things they want and need in their life, and it’s important to plan before you need it. The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to start!
You don't need a lot of money to plan—but you do need to plan!
The Arc's Center for Future Planning has created free resources to help.
Download our free documents to:
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Explore financial resources and steps to successfully make a plan
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Decide whether a special needs trust or ABLE account is right for you
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