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Valdosta officials and partners report meal distribution, crisis counseling and upcoming community events
Summary
Speakers reported more than 36 meals provided daily through local partnerships, described a crisis counseling program (CPP) offered by Legacy with no insurance requirement and announced community events including First Friday on Feb. 7 and a Housing Resource Fair on Feb. 8 at Pineville Elementary School.
City and partner representatives reported ongoing recovery and community-support efforts and announced several upcoming events.
A speaker said the effort served "over a 36 meals provided daily," calling it "a true community collaboration with contributions from nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and support networks." The speaker added that "while there are still areas to improve, the partnership between the community and the city" has been important for recovery work.
A representative of Legacy described confidential emotional support through the crisis counseling program (CPP), saying, "You do not need insurance or eligibility requirements." The speaker said teams are available to provide on-site support at neighborhoods and community gatherings and urged partners, schools and faith-based organizations to help spread the word.
Officials also announced community events: First Friday Main Street downtown on Feb. 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the Cleveland Housing Resource Fair on Feb. 8 at noon, starting at Pineville Elementary School (930 Lake Park). The transcript provides those dates and times as announcements; no formal council action on these items is recorded in the provided segments.
