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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

The CharMeck Responds Coalition, at the request of the Department of Emergency Management is being led by a diverse group of organizations.

United Way of Central Carolinas Logo
Foundation for the Carolinas Logo
YMCA of Greater Charlotte Logo
For Charlotte Logo
Forest Hill Church Logo
Elevation Outreach Logo
CMS (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools) Logo
Salvation Army Logo
Share Charlotte Logo
Loaves & Fishes Logo
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Logo
Silent Images Logo
Multiply Church Logo

Partnering Organizations

The CharMeck Responds Coalition is partnering with this growing list of organizations to serve the Greater Charlotte area. Please consider joining the coalition today.

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Number of Partnering Organizations