Pine Bluff, Ark. (Apr. 9, 2025) – Arkansas United Methodist, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation will be hosting a disaster case management training over the coming weekends. The two-part training will take place at Lakeside United Methodist Church on Saturdays April 26 and May 3. The training will offer a unique opportunity for volunteers that want to help out following disasters.
After a major disaster event like a flood, tornado or fire, many nonprofit organizations are often there to help with immediate needs—making sure that those affected have shelter, food, clothing and other necessities.. After those organizations leave and the media cycle passes, communities still have many needs to continue rebuilding. That is often a long and sometimes lonely road. Disaster case managers work with families and households to fully recover. Having trained disaster case managers is especially important as for spring in Arkansas, and the severe weather and heavy rains that can come along with it.
In especially widespread events, disaster case managers may even be paid positions. This training may be valuable for those interested in supporting communities across the state.
Training participants will learn how to help victims of disasters to get connected with resources, work with local disaster committees, navigate through insurance and FEMA appeals, and connect with experts that have disaster case management experience. Training is $10 per person.
Anyone wanting to make a real difference in helping communities get back on their feet after a disaster can register by contacting Lauren Morris at lmorris@arcf.org or at 501-372-1116.
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Arkansas Community Foundation, a statewide nonprofit organization, provides resources, insight and inspiration to build stronger Arkansas communities – communities where our kids will want to raise their kids. The Community Foundation is the largest grantmaker in the state in the number of grants made each year. Since 1976, the Foundation has awarded more than half a billion in grants to nonprofits. Serving local communities through a 29-affiliate network along with statewide initiatives, the Foundation staff works directly with donors, professional advisors and nonprofits to help strengthen Arkansas communities through strategic philanthropy and focusing on local needs. Its assets rank among the top 60 of community foundations in the United States with more than $800 million in charitable assets under management.