Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Organizational History

Montgomery County Emergency Assistance, Inc. is a private, non-profit entity created in 1981 to serve the residents of Montgomery County who are experiencing an unexpected financial need or crisis.  The agency defines an "unforeseen need or crisis" as an uncontrollable event that increases expenses or reduces income. This distinguished our agency from other agencies that serve the chronically needy.

Originally a food pantry with one employee, MCEA's services have expanded significantly over the years in response to population growth, demographic changes, and shifts in the types of assistance local residents require.  Certain State grants were added in the late 1990s to help the elderly and chronically disabled with utility bills. Still, the basic identity of MCEA is as a crisis intervention service.

Leadership

Management Team

David Hwa, Executive Director
S. Bhaskar, Director of Finance
Margaret Conwell, Director of Operations
Mary Reed, Director of Client Assistance
Dawn Theaker, Director of Development

Board Members

Harold Lawrence, President

Carolyn Price, Treasurer

Steve Meeds, Secretary

David Covey

Bill Dougherty

Marvin Doyal

Rick Hamm

Suzette Jones

David Moore

Dr. Ken Perkins

Donald Petrillo

John Singleton

Gil Staley

Tamara Trow