The Calm After the Storm - Seite 2

Mayfield looks a lot better today than 18 months ago - but it's still a world away from what it was.

So, the final $15,000 of the Regions Foundation's funding is going toward the Mayfield Graves County Long-Term Recovery Group (MLTRG). In addition to the Foundation's support, local Regions Bank associates are lending their own assistance - because they're invested in seeing Mayfield made whole.

Remember Matthew Allen? He works for Regions Bank's Consumer Banking team. And his commitment to Mayfield runs deep.

"When I had the chance to come back to Mayfield as the branch manager last May, I knew I wanted to get involved in a meaningful way to help our community with the recovery and rebuilding," he said. "After hearing about the collaboration that was happening to help our survivors - and the need for volunteers - I decided to make myself available in any way I could."

That includes being part of MLTRG's Unmet Needs Committee. Help is still available. People are not forgotten.

Of course, the most immediate need for people like James Potter and Tanya Jackson was shelter.

"I was at a loss; I had no clue where to go or what to do," said Potter after living in a temporary trailer and motel for several months following the storm. "The only sane thing was going to work to not think about it."

Then, Potter and Jackson met Shanna Bradley, a case manager with Catholic Charities in Graves County, who works with MLTRG, too.

"Once we met Shanna, things just seemed to fall into place," said Potter. "She led us in the right direction and helped us complete applications. She helped us with food. She's got a good heart and goes out of her way for people."

With Bradley's help, Potter and Jackson first moved to a camper in June of 2022 and then into a formerly vacant home remodeled by volunteers. Matthew Allen and several of his Regions Bank teammates were part of the "New Lease on Life" renovation project.

Jackson said moving in was a full-circle moment. Turns out, she'd lived in the exact same house years before meeting Potter - and even raised her son there.

"I can still remember seeing the swing set in the backyard," she said. "It's coming home, but better this time. This is about the nicest place I've ever lived."

Potter is equally thankful.

"I'm just grateful for everything that's happened … for a roof over my head, for food in my belly," he said. "Now, I have a peace of mind. We're blessed."

It may not make headlines anymore. But the story is just as powerful.

Because support for survivors didn't fade away after the skies cleared.

"The experience has taught me to have a little more faith in people," Potter concluded. "There are good people out there still."

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