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National Disaster Responses
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Families, Children & the U.S./Mexico Border
Supporting families and children at the U.S./Mexico border
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Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura, the strong category 4 storm, made landfall in the early hours of August 27th on the coast of Louisiana, about 30 miles from the Texas border, bringing lashing rain and sustained winds of 150 miles per hour. While the storm was downgraded to a category 2 as it moved further inland, hurricane-force winds and widespread damage continued.
PDA is working with our international partners where Hurricane Laura impacted Haiti and the Dominican Republic, in addition to the affected U.S. presbyteries.
Initial response grants have been disbursed to respond to immediate needs.
To support our response to Hurricane …
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Volunteer Host Site: Trinity Presbyterian Church in Oroville, CA
Trinity Presbyterian Church is hosting volunteers to rebuild after the Paradise wildfires
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Volunteer Host Site: Ft. Myers, FL
Host Site Coordinator: Bob Peterman
Contact: 315-730-8695
Email: rpeterman48@gmail.com
Website: www.buckinghampc.org
Address: 4241 Buckingham Rd. Ft. Myers, FL 33905
Presbytery: Peace River Presbytery
Disaster: Hurricane Ian
Cost: $20 per person per night
Sleeping Accommodations: Classrooms have been converted to sleeping rooms to host your work team. Portable twin beds with mattresses and a pillow are provided. You will need to bring linens or a sleeping bag to place on your bed as well as a pillowcase. Separate rooms are provided and sleeping arrangements will be determined by the group leader.
Shower: A portable shower …
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Hurricane Ian
To support this response, designate gifts to DR000194
PDA is working with affected presbyteries and international partners to assess the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and offer resources and support. Emergency grants have been disbursed and National Response Team members are deployed.
As people of faith, we stand ready to partner with presbyteries, congregations and communities to meet the immediate and long-term needs.
Gift of the Heart kits are needed! Click here for more information.
An excerpt from a prayer by PDA Director, Rev. Dr. Laurie Kraus (read the full prayer here):
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Hurricane Ian
To support this response, designate gifts to DR000194
PDA is working with affected presbyteries and international partners to assess the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and offer resources and support. Emergency grants have been disbursed and National Response Team members are deployed.
As people of faith, we stand ready to partner with presbyteries, congregations and communities to meet the immediate and long-term needs.
Gift of the Heart kits are needed! Click here for more information.
An excerpt from a prayer by PDA Director, Rev. Dr. Laurie Kraus (read the full prayer here):
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Easter tornadoes
During the weekend of Easter 2020, several southeastern states experienced severe storms and tornadoes. Throughout the two-day outbreak, a total of 140 tornadoes touched down across 10 states, inflicting widespread and locally catastrophic damage. We mourn the lives lost and lift up the communities responding to these tornadoes while also dealing with the restrictions of COVID-19.
PDA has virtually deployed National Response Team members to support the response while also granting funds. We continue to be in touch with the affected presbyteries about long term recovery needs.
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Hawai'i Wildfires
To support our response, gifts can be designated to DR000165.
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Iowa Derecho
On August 10, severe thunderstorms with long track damaging winds (derecho) devastated Iowa, causing widespread power outages for more than 150,000 people for several days. As many as 14 million acres of farmland were also damaged by the storm.
PDA is working with the Presbyteries of North Central Iowa, Des Moines, Prospect Hill and East Iowa to respond to this storm. National Response Team members are virtually deployed to assist with the initial response. To be notified of opportunities for volunteers within driving distance who do not need overnight accommodations, email pda.callcenter@pcusa.org
To support this response, designate gifts to DR000015.
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Volunteer Host Site: Calvert City, KY
Host Site Coordinator: PDA Call Center
Contact: 866-732-6121
Email: pda.callcenter@pcusa.org
Website: www.fpccalvert.com
Address: 639 Evergreen St. Calvert City, KY 42029
Presbytery: Presbytery of Western Kentucky
Work Partner: International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
Disaster: December Tornadoes
Cost: $20 per person per night
Sleeping Accomodations: The four classrooms will be used as sleeping quarters for volunteer teams. Sleeping facilities include four classrooms converted into bedrooms with four single beds, with mattresses in each room. Group members must furnish their own bed linens.
Shower: A shower building is available on site for volunteers to use during their stay. …
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July Flooding
Severe flooding impacted Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia in late July.
PDA has processed grants and deployed National Response Team members to affected areas. In Eastern Kentucky, we anticipate this being a long term response, with information on volunteer hosting to come.
To support this response, designate gifts to DR000191
Flooding in Eastern Kentucky: 'What I have seen has broken my heart' from Presbyterian Mission Agency on Vimeo.
Until the long term recovery phase is reached, you can do the following:
- Donate to DR000191
- Make Gifts of the Heart Kits
- Volunteer:
- Martin, KY Hwy 80 at the stoplight across …
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Volunteer Host Site: First Presbyterian Church Orange, Texas serving Lake Charles, LA
Host Site Coordinator: Rev. Bobby Daniel
Contact: 409-883-2097
Email: info@firstpresorange.com
Website: www.firstpresorange.com
Address: 902 Green Ave. Orange, TX 77360
Presbytery: Presbytery of New Covenant
Work Partner: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Lake Charles
Disaster: Hurricane Laura
Cost: $20 per person per night
Sleeping Accommodations: Bed linens are provided for your stay.
Shower: Showers are available! This building has multiple restrooms and two showers. Towels and washcloths will be provided for your use.
Kitchen: A kitchenette and a full kitchen are available so groups can prepare their own meals. The community also has …
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Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura, the strong category 4 storm, made landfall in the early hours of August 27th on the coast of Louisiana, about 30 miles from the Texas border, bringing lashing rain and sustained winds of 150 miles per hour. While the storm was downgraded to a category 2 as it moved further inland, hurricane-force winds and widespread damage continued.
PDA is working with our international partners where Hurricane Laura impacted Haiti and the Dominican Republic, in addition to the affected U.S. presbyteries.
Initial response grants have been disbursed to respond to immediate needs.
To support our response to Hurricane …
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Easter tornadoes
During the weekend of Easter 2020, several southeastern states experienced severe storms and tornadoes. Throughout the two-day outbreak, a total of 140 tornadoes touched down across 10 states, inflicting widespread and locally catastrophic damage. We mourn the lives lost and lift up the communities responding to these tornadoes while also dealing with the restrictions of COVID-19.
PDA has virtually deployed National Response Team members to support the response while also granting funds. We continue to be in touch with the affected presbyteries about long term recovery needs.
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Volunteer Host Site: Leland Presbyterian Church
Hosting volunteers rebuilding after March 2023 tornadoes
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Spring Tornadoes
Overnight on March 24th, severe thunderstorms developed across the Lower Mississippi Valley and into the Tennessee Valley. The NOAA Storm Prediction Center reported at least 12 tornadoes and 84 high wind events with most impacts in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
PDA is working the St. Andrew Presbytery and Mississippi Presbytery to meet the needs of their communities. Grants have been disbursed, National Response Team members deployed and a volunteer host site is set up in Leland, MS.
To support our response to these tornadoes, designate gifts to DR000015
The following weekend, devastating tornadoes struck Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee.
PDA …
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Easter tornadoes
During the weekend of Easter 2020, several southeastern states experienced severe storms and tornadoes. Throughout the two-day outbreak, a total of 140 tornadoes touched down across 10 states, inflicting widespread and locally catastrophic damage. We mourn the lives lost and lift up the communities responding to these tornadoes while also dealing with the restrictions of COVID-19.
PDA has virtually deployed National Response Team members to support the response while also granting funds. We continue to be in touch with the affected presbyteries about long term recovery needs.
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July Flooding
Severe flooding impacted Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia in late July.
PDA has processed grants and deployed National Response Team members to affected areas. In Eastern Kentucky, we anticipate this being a long term response, with information on volunteer hosting to come.
To support this response, designate gifts to DR000191
Flooding in Eastern Kentucky: 'What I have seen has broken my heart' from Presbyterian Mission Agency on Vimeo.
Until the long term recovery phase is reached, you can do the following:
- Donate to DR000191
- Make Gifts of the Heart Kits
- Volunteer:
- Martin, KY Hwy 80 at the stoplight across …
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Volunteer Host Site: New Hope Village in New Bern, NC
New Hope Village in New Bern, NC is hosting volunteers rebuilding after Hurricanes Matthew and Florence
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North Carolina Flooding
Tropical Depression Fred resulted in floods and flash flooding in North Carolina. At least five fatalities have been confirmed.
PDA is working with Presbyterian leadership on the ground as they assess the needs. We will provide grant(s) to meet emergency needs and into the long-term recovery phase.
To support this response, designate gifts to DR000191
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Volunteer Host Site: Casita Ebenezer (Aguada)
Casita Ebenezer in Augada, Puerto Rico offers lodging for teams working on rebuilding projects related to Hurricanes Irma, Maria and Fiona
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Volunteer Host Site: La Casona de Monteflores, San Juan, Puerto Rico
La Casona de Monteflores, volunteer host site located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers lodging for teams working on rebuilding projects related to Hurricanes Irma, Maria and Fiona
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Hurricane Fiona
Responding to Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
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Hurricane Ian
To support this response, designate gifts to DR000194
PDA is working with affected presbyteries and international partners to assess the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and offer resources and support. Emergency grants have been disbursed and National Response Team members are deployed.
As people of faith, we stand ready to partner with presbyteries, congregations and communities to meet the immediate and long-term needs.
Gift of the Heart kits are needed! Click here for more information.
An excerpt from a prayer by PDA Director, Rev. Dr. Laurie Kraus (read the full prayer here):
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Easter tornadoes
During the weekend of Easter 2020, several southeastern states experienced severe storms and tornadoes. Throughout the two-day outbreak, a total of 140 tornadoes touched down across 10 states, inflicting widespread and locally catastrophic damage. We mourn the lives lost and lift up the communities responding to these tornadoes while also dealing with the restrictions of COVID-19.
PDA has virtually deployed National Response Team members to support the response while also granting funds. We continue to be in touch with the affected presbyteries about long term recovery needs.
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Tennessee Flooding
Heavy rain caused catastrophic flooding and flash flooding across Tennessee beginning August 21. At least 17 fatalities have been confirmed.
PDA is responding to this disaster and is processing an initial assistance grant to meet emergency needs. We will continue support through the long-term recovery phase.
To support this response, please designate gifts to DR000191
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Easter tornadoes
During the weekend of Easter 2020, several southeastern states experienced severe storms and tornadoes. Throughout the two-day outbreak, a total of 140 tornadoes touched down across 10 states, inflicting widespread and locally catastrophic damage. We mourn the lives lost and lift up the communities responding to these tornadoes while also dealing with the restrictions of COVID-19.
PDA has virtually deployed National Response Team members to support the response while also granting funds. We continue to be in touch with the affected presbyteries about long term recovery needs.
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Volunteer Host Site: Pines Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX
Pines Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX is hosting volunteer teams responding to Hurricane Harvey
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Volunteer Host Site: First Presbyterian Church Orange, Texas serving Lake Charles, LA
Host Site Coordinator: Rev. Bobby Daniel
Contact: 409-883-2097
Email: info@firstpresorange.com
Website: www.firstpresorange.com
Address: 902 Green Ave. Orange, TX 77360
Presbytery: Presbytery of New Covenant
Work Partner: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Lake Charles
Disaster: Hurricane Laura
Cost: $20 per person per night
Sleeping Accommodations: Bed linens are provided for your stay.
Shower: Showers are available! This building has multiple restrooms and two showers. Towels and washcloths will be provided for your use.
Kitchen: A kitchenette and a full kitchen are available so groups can prepare their own meals. The community also has …
Active
Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura, the strong category 4 storm, made landfall in the early hours of August 27th on the coast of Louisiana, about 30 miles from the Texas border, bringing lashing rain and sustained winds of 150 miles per hour. While the storm was downgraded to a category 2 as it moved further inland, hurricane-force winds and widespread damage continued.
PDA is working with our international partners where Hurricane Laura impacted Haiti and the Dominican Republic, in addition to the affected U.S. presbyteries.
Initial response grants have been disbursed to respond to immediate needs.
To support our response to Hurricane …
Active
Families, Children & the U.S./Mexico Border
Supporting families and children at the U.S./Mexico border
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July Flooding
Severe flooding impacted Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia in late July.
PDA has processed grants and deployed National Response Team members to affected areas. In Eastern Kentucky, we anticipate this being a long term response, with information on volunteer hosting to come.
To support this response, designate gifts to DR000191
Flooding in Eastern Kentucky: 'What I have seen has broken my heart' from Presbyterian Mission Agency on Vimeo.
Until the long term recovery phase is reached, you can do the following:
- Donate to DR000191
- Make Gifts of the Heart Kits
- Volunteer:
- Martin, KY Hwy 80 at the stoplight across …
Hurricane Idalia
Cuba, Mexico and the U.S.
Hawai'i Wildfires
United States of America
Spring Tornadoes
United States of America
Cyclone Freddy
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Turkey-Syria Earthquake
Turkey and Syria