Help for unemployed gathers in one place

Credit: Jennifer Frew | The News Herald

At front, Melissa Lopez Mejia, 3, and Desiree Greene, 5, watch an interactive computer program in their classroom at Generations Child Care Center in Morganton on Wednesday. Generations is part of Blue Ridge Community Action, which will participate in Under One Roof at the Collett Street Recreation Center on Monday.

By: Sharon McBrayer | Morganton News Herald
Published: April 29, 2009

Morganton --

While there may be help in the community for those out of work or economically strapped, where to go for help might not be as clear.
That's why the United Way and The News Herald are teaming up to bring those agencies together for a day.
"Under One Roof" is set for 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday at Collett Street Recreation Center in Morganton.
Sally Learned, executive director for Burke County United Way, said with the high unemployment in the county, United Way officials were concerned that people didn't know where to go.
Learned said there will be representatives from more than 20 agencies at the event.
Some of the organizations participating include Blue Ridge Community Action, Burke County Department of Social Services, Burke County Health Department, Burke Literacy, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, Options, Salvation Army and Good Samaritan Clinic.
The agencies will have information on eligibility requirements and some will have applications for services, she said.
Drug discount cards will be available, as well as referral information, Learned said.
The News Herald decided to get involved because it has an obligation to help the community, said Publisher Lamar Smitherman.
"One way we can help is to partner with local agencies that are dedicated to Burke County," Smitherman said. "With a 16 percent unemployment rate in Burke County, there are a large number of people in our community who need help. 'Under One Roof' will provide those without a job access to more than 15 agencies that may be able to help."
In addition to coverage of the event, The News Herald provided a significant amount of advertising to promote the event, Smitherman said.

Help for unemployed gathers in one place

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