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About CharMeck Responds

Charlotte-Mecklenburg is coming together in a unified response to local crises. This coalition is made up of many faith partners, nonprofits, businesses, and other community organizations committed to making sure all the members of our community are cared for during unprecedented times.

Officially, the CharMeck Responds Coalition is part of the city/county’s VOAD Team (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, FEMA’s Emergency Support Function #16), reporting to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management.

Jessica Pierson serves as the Director of the CharMeck Responds Coalition, a unified response effort that is co-managed by Emergency Management and FORCLT. This city-wide response effort is dedicated to responding to crises and supporting community recovery in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region. The coalition has played a pivotal role in coordinating disaster relief efforts, mobilizing faith-based organizations, local nonprofits, corporations and individuals to meet the needs of the community during emergency situations.

In addition to her work with the coalition, Jessica is the Senior Director of Operations & Development at FORCLT, where she leads and develops the processes and procedures needed in ensuring the FORCLT nonprofit can run efficiently and effectively in the city.

Facilitating Organizations

Partnering Organizations