Flatwood community receives $140,000 from Poarch Band of Creek Indians
The community of Flatwood has received over 300,000 from the community to help rebuild after a deadly tornado hit over four months ago and received another donation Tuesday.
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The community of Flatwood has received over 300,000 from the community to help rebuild after a deadly tornado hit over four months ago and received another donation Tuesday.
The Montgomery City Council has had a $500,000 donation on its agenda for months, but that donation has been delayed.
The community of Flatwood has been able to replace two trailers with new mobile homes after the Nov. 30 tornado destroyed them.
The community founded by former slaves didn't qualify for state or federal assistance.
Many Flatwood residents are older, live on fixed incomes, and didn't have insurance. United Way is raising money to help replace lost homes.