Weekly Recovery Update
Below is the Weekly Recovery Update. Each week the Weekly Recovery Update includes the latest on recovery progress, important community updates, along with community events and announcements.
January 2nd Recovery Update
Today’s edition of the Weekly Recovery Update is the final one. While shorter, it remains full of meaningful information, and we are grateful for the opportunity the Greater Greenfield Community Foundation has had to share it with you each Friday. What began as a practical email for residents most directly impacted by the disaster grew into a trusted source of information, connection, and shared understanding for Greenfield and Adair County. Along the way, it became a place to share critical updates, resources, and the many ways this community continued to care for one another.
As we close this chapter, we want to leave you with something especially important: a reminder that caring for our mental and emotional well-being remains a vital part of recovery, and that support is close at hand.
One of the most meaningful outcomes of the events of May 21, 2024 is that Adair County now has more mental health resources than ever before. Healing is not always linear, and for many it can be an ongoing journey. We encourage you to stay connected with local mental health providers and to engage with Adair County Healthy Connections, a group dedicated to supporting the well-being of Adair County residents. They can be reached anytime at achealthyconnections@gmail.com.
We also want to remind you that Community Conversations will continue in 2026 on the 21st of every month at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. These gatherings offer a light evening meal and space for reflection, learning, and connection:
- Wednesday, January 21 — Personal Empowerment
- Saturday, February 21 — Self-Love
As this final edition goes out, we extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who read, shared, contributed to, and supported the Weekly Recovery Update over the past nineteen months. This publication was created to help keep our community informed and connected during an extraordinary period, and it has been a privilege to walk alongside you through it. We extend a special thank you to Doug Welsch for the incredible drone photography that helped tell our story.
Just as important, the relationships and friendships formed, or strengthened, over the past nineteen months have deepened our sense of community, and we are better for it. These connections matter. As we move forward, we encourage everyone to hold onto the ties that bind us together and to continue checking in on neighbors, friends, and loved ones.
Of course, the Greater Greenfield Community Foundation, established here in 1985, is not going anywhere. The Foundation will continue its work in the community, and residents are always welcome to reach out with questions or needs at greatergreenfield@gmail.com. Recovery evolves, connection endures, and Greenfield and Adair County keep moving ahead. While there is still work to be done, looking back at what we have accomplished together offers lasting hope and confidence for what comes next.
With gratitude,
The Greater Greenfield Community Foundation