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Mission Statement

The mission of the Anderson County LTRG is to:

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  • Assist disaster survivors with unmet needs not addressed by government or insurance programs

  • Coordinate resources and services to support long-term recovery

  • Promote disaster preparedness and community resiliency in Anderson County, SC

  • Foster collaboration among faith-based, private sector, and governmental partners.

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What does a LTRG do?

The Anderson County LTRG coordinates resources, volunteers, donations, and case management services to ensure disaster survivors receive assistance in a fair, efficient, and compassionate manner. By bringing partners to one table, the group reduces duplication of services, identifies gaps in assistance, and maximizes available funding and community support.

Services may include:

  • Disaster case management

  • Home repair and rebuilding assistance

  • Coordination of volunteer labor

  • Distribution of donated goods and funds

  • Referrals to community support services

The Anderson County LTRG operates under the principle that recovery is strongest when the entire community works together. Through collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to service, the LTRG helps restore stability, rebuild homes, and renew hope for residents impacted by disaster.

Together, we are committed to helping Anderson County recover—stronger and more resilient than before.

About the LTRG

The Anderson County Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) is a collaborative partnership of community organizations, faith-based groups, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies working together to help individuals and families recover after disaster.

Formed to meet the unmet needs that remain long after first responders leave and immediate relief efforts end, the LTRG focuses on long-term rebuilding and restoration. While emergency services address urgent life-safety issues in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, recovery can take months, or even years. The LTRG exists to bridge that gap.

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LTRG Partners

Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce

Able South Carolina

AIM

American Red Cross

Anderson County Emergency Management

Anderson County Library

Anderson School District Five - McKinney Vento Program

Clemson University 

Convoy of Hope

HOPE Missions of the Upstate

Inspire Abilities of Anderson County

Lutheran Serives Carolinas

Saluda Baptist Association

SC Department of Public Health

SC Office of Resilience

South Carolina Legal Services

The Salvation Army

United Methodist Disaster Recovery

United Way of Anderson County

Upstate Warrior Solution

LTRG Steering Committee

  • Kristi King-Brock, Executive Director AIM - Anderson County LTRG, Steering Committee Chair

  • Dave Phillips, Executive Director, HOPE Missions of the Upstate- Anderson County LTRG, Steering Committee Vice Chair

  • Kevin Capell, President & CEO United Way of Anderson County, Anderson County LTRG, Steering Committee Treasurer

  • Penny Whiteman, Community Engagement Specialist, S.C. Department of Public Health- Anderson County LTRG, Steering Committee Secretary

  • James McAdams, Disaster Preparedness Specialist ,Anderson County Emergency Management- Anderson County LTRG Disaster Preparedness Committee Chair

  • Ward Smith, Disaster Recovery Director for the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, Anderson County LTRG Unmet Needs Committee Chair

  • Zeke Stephenson, Director of Community Impact United Way of Anderson County - Anderson County LTRG Fund Development Committee Chair 

  • Dana Grant, AIM Emergency Preparedness Coordinator - Anderson County LTRG Coordinator 

Upcoming Meetings

LTRG Partners Meeting

  • Thursday April 9, 2026 

  • Time: 11:00-12:30

  • TCTC Anderson Campus

    • 511 Michelin Blvd, Anderson, SC 29625​

Agenda

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Contact Information

Dana Grant: Emergency Preparedness Coordinator AIM / LTRG Coordinator

Email: dana.grant@aimcharity.org

Phone: 864-226-2273

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