United Against Poverty Launches Multi-Agency Resource Center after Hurricane Milton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                    Contact: Cheryl Punk

                                                                                   Marketing Director, United Against Poverty

                                                                                   (p) 954-554-6869

                                                                                   (e) cpunk@unitedagainstpoverty.org

United Against Poverty Launches Indian River County Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC)

United Against Poverty is announcing the launch of the Indian River County Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC). Beginning, Tuesday, October 15th, the Indian River UP-Center will serve as a one-stop assistance center for disaster survivor information, referrals, and critical services for residents of the community. Individuals and families affected by Hurricane Milton can access a wide range of vital assistance from multiple social service agencies.

The MARC will bring together key organizations such as FEMA, United Way, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Veterans Council, Mental Health Collaborative, and Senior Resource Association, all on-site to provide community support. This initiative is critical in the wake of the devastating impacts of Hurricane Milton, offering a central hub for families in need of resources and services during the recovery period.

Available assistance at the MARC will include:

• Family food vouchers
• Emotional care and counseling
• Rental and housing assistance
• Enrollment in benefits programs
• Unemployment assistance
• Food assistance
• Recovery information
• Legal advice and representation
• Home repair assistance and referrals
  …and more.

The MARC officially launched Tuesday, October 15^th, and services will be available daily for those impacted. We encourage all community members affected by Hurricane Milton to visit and take advantage of this essential resource.

LOCATION:

• WHERE: UP Indian River County, 1400 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
• WHEN: Daily, beginning Tuesday, October 15^th
• HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm

For more information, please contact: Matt Tanner, Executive Director Indian River County, 772-332-8601, Mtanner@unitedagainstpoverty.org

About United Against Poverty

United Against Poverty serves those in poverty by providing crisis care, case management, transformative education, food and household subsidy, employment training and placement, personal empowerment training and active referrals to other collaborative social service providers. Visit unitedagainstpoverty.org to learn more about United Against Poverty and its programs and services.