After a year of helping residents across the state and in Cullman County recover from the April 2011 tornado outbreak, Project Rebound is ending.
The nonprofit organization will be ceasing its operations at 11:59 p.m. on June 25.
Volunteers with Project Rebound have been in the area since last June, going door-to-door in the community to find out what the needs are for those affected by the storms.
"It's a little sad, but it's really what you want," said Jessica Reeves, a volunteer with the organization. "When we started, we wanted to work ourself out of a job. It's a good thing because it means people are coping and recovering well."
Along with helping with disaster recovery, Project Rebound has helped provide assistance with emotional support through counseling sessions, as well as provide guidance on locating resources to assist with financial challenges. In all, Cody Miller, also a volunteer with the organization, said over 13,000 people in Cullman County alone have had some sort of interaction with Project Rebound.
"We just want to thank the people of Cullman and Cullman County who allowed us to come into their homes," Miller said. "We're very grateful to have worked alongside the residents in Cullman's step toward recovery."
Miller said Project Rebound will continue to help as many people as possible who still need assistance with emotional support until the close of operation on June 25. They can do so by calling 256-727-5308. He added that despite service ending, the Project Rebound hotline will continue to be operated, and other community mental health services will continue to be available by dialing 211 or visiting www.211connectsalabama.org
* Ashley Graves can be reached by phone at 734-2131,ext. 225, or by email at agraves@cullmantimes.com
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