Robeson County Cooperative for Sustainable Development (RCCSD)
"What We Can't Do Alone. We Can Do Together!"
Announcing - The Robeson County Disaster Survival and Resiliency School:
Lessons Across Places:
Robeson County, NC, was severely impacted by Hurricane Matthew (2016) and Hurricane Florence (2018). In 2022, residents in the two most affected neighborhoods in South and West Lumberton joined together with the Robeson County Cooperative for Sustainable Development to implement a long-term approach to disaster recovery and resiliency.
6:30 PM
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
A National Webinar:
Click Here For More Information
The Webinar will share lessons learned with residents and organizations in Western NC and beyond regarding disaster response based on a community engagement, empowerment, and organized leadership approach to long-term disaster recovery and resiliency in partnership with public and private institutions and programs.
Participants are asked to review the webinar material before it to prepare for a 45-minute open discussion and dialog on the challenges and solutions to implementing a community-engaged and led approach to disaster recovery and resiliency.
More Information, Call: Carol T. Richardson (910) 733-0639;
Sallie McLean (910) 587-3388; Hannah Jeffries (910) 301-5632;
Rev. Mac Legerton (910) 736-5573
Sponsored by the Journal of Disaster Studies
And the University of California EcoGovLab
The Robeson County Cooperative for Sustainable Development (RCCSD) is committed to preserving the essence of rural life in Robeson County and Southeastern North Carolina. Our mission is to champion innovative and responsible solutions that elevate the lives of our residents and enhance the environments in which they live. RCCSD operates through two primary avenues: by fostering an inclusive, community-driven, and multiracial base of influence across Robeson, Scotland, Hoke, and Richmond Counties and by promoting environmental, energy, climate, and disaster justice alongside sustainable development initiatives. Despite facing significant economic challenges, Robeson County is uniquely positioned as the most racially diverse rural county in the United States. Its demographic composition includes 39% Indigenous, 26% White, 24% Black, 8% Latinx, 1% Asian, and 1% identifying as multiracial. Our organization supports a variety of educational, organizational, advocacy, systemic change, and community development programs.
Key projects include
1. Robeson County Disaster Survival and Resiliency School: Empowering communities with the knowledge and tools to withstand and recover from disasters.
2. Environmental, Energy, and Climate Justice Organizing Project: Advocating for equitable solutions to pressing environmental and energy challenges.
3. Longleaf Pine Regional Resiliency Hub: Providing a centralized resource for resilience planning and support across Robeson, Scotland, Hoke, and Richmond Counties. Join us as we work towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and thriving future for Robeson County and its neighboring regions.
Staff Members of Robeson County Cooperative for Sustainable Development:
Sallie McLean, Co-Director and Regional Director/Organizer
910-587-3388 / mcleansallie@yahoo.com
Rev. Mac Legerton, Co-Director and Fundraiser
910-736-5573 / mac_cca@bellsouth.net
Hannah Jeffries, Community Organizer
910-301-5632 / hannahj719@gmail.com
Carol T. Richardson, Community Organizer
910-733-0639 / carolrich78@gmail.com
Reecie Price – Communication Specialist and Regional Organizer
770-710-8370 – rccsd.team@gmail.com
Hurricane Debby 2024 Links and Updates
Hurricane Debby Flyer - Tuesday, August 6, 2024.docxSouth and West Lumberton Community Meeting - August 13, 2024.docxHurricane Debby Update -900 PM - Sunday - August 11th 2024.pdf