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, Finance
Margaret Conwell, Director, Operations
Mary Reed, Director, Client Assistance
Dawn Theaker, Director, Development

Board Members

Harold Lawrence, President

Dr. Ken Perkins, Vice President

Carolyn Price, Treasurer

Steve Meeds, Secretary

David Covey

Bill Dougherty

Marvin Doyal

Rick Hamm

Alvin Hilton

David Moore

Donald Petrillo

John Singleton

Ed Wassemiller