notes: FACEBOOK - Mennonite Disaster Service https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteDisasterService ==== This is the MDS Update for July 26, 2012 CURRENT NEEDS Begin planning now for a short or long-term assignment this fall. Volunteers will be needed in Bastrop, TX, Birmingham, AL, Cordova, AL, Joplin, MO, Minot, ND and West Liberty, KY beginning in October. If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please call (800) 241-8111 or e-mail syoder@mds.mennonite.net for more information. ==== This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. Contributions may be sent to: USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6 Donate Online: Donate Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111 Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111 -> FACEBOOK - Mennonite Disaster Service https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteDisasterService ==== This is the MDS Update for September 2020 Early Response to Hurricane Laura Project Director and two supporting Leadership Volunteers throughout the fall 2020 months. Specific dates, duties, and location are still developing. We expect to begin scheduling Leadership Volunteers from our winter 2021 waitlist beginning in early October. https://mds.mennonite.net/mds-response-to-hurricane-laura/ ==== This is the MDS Update for July 26, 2012 CURRENT NEEDS Begin planning now for a short or long-term assignment this fall. Volunteers will be needed in Bastrop, TX, Birmingham, AL, Cordova, AL, Joplin, MO, Minot, ND and West Liberty, KY beginning in October. If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please call (800) 241-8111 or e-mail syoder@mds.mennonite.net for more information. ==== This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. Contributions may be sent to: USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6 Donate Online: Donate Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111 Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111

notes: FACEBOOK - Mennonite Disaster Service https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteDisasterService ==== This is the MDS Update for September 2020 Early Response to Hurricane Laura Project Director and two supporting Leadership Volunteers throughout the fall 2020 months. Specific dates, duties, and location are still developing. We expect to begin scheduling Leadership Volunteers from our winter 2021 waitlist beginning in early October. https://mds.mennonite.net/mds-response-to-hurricane-laura/ ==== This is the MDS Update for July 26, 2012 CURRENT NEEDS Begin planning now for a short or long-term assignment this fall. Volunteers will be needed in Bastrop, TX, Birmingham, AL, Cordova, AL, Joplin, MO, Minot, ND and West Liberty, KY beginning in October. If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please call (800) 241-8111 or e-mail syoder@mds.mennonite.net for more information. ==== This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. Contributions may be sent to: USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6 Donate Online: Donate Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111 Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111 -> FACEBOOK - Mennonite Disaster Service https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteDisasterService ==== This is the MDS Update for September 2020 Early Response to Hurricane Laura Project Director and two supporting Leadership Volunteers throughout the fall 2020 months. Specific dates, duties, and location are still developing. We expect to begin scheduling Leadership Volunteers from our winter 2021 waitlist beginning in early October. https://mds.mennonite.net/mds-response-to-hurricane-laura/ NOTE: Given the COVID-19 pandemic, MDS has put into place some requirements for how projects will operate in the coming months. These include some additional health & safety practices to ensure the health & safety of our volunteers, clients, and community partners. The specific practices will be put into place at each project and may be updated as recommendations and regulations change. Due to the closure of the U.S./Canadian border, the Canadian government travel advisory against travel to the U.S., and uncertainty about insurance coverage for COVID-19-related medical costs, MDS Canada is currently not sending or supporting volunteers serving in the U.S. We continue to evaluate this situation and look forward to the day when Canadians can again serve on U.S. projects. ==== This is the MDS Update for July 26, 2012 CURRENT NEEDS Begin planning now for a short or long-term assignment this fall. Volunteers will be needed in Bastrop, TX, Birmingham, AL, Cordova, AL, Joplin, MO, Minot, ND and West Liberty, KY beginning in October. If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please call (800) 241-8111 or e-mail syoder@mds.mennonite.net for more information. ==== This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. Contributions may be sent to: USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6 Donate Online: Donate Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111 Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111

notes: FACEBOOK - Mennonite Disaster Service https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteDisasterService ==== This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. Contributions may be sent to: USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6 Donate Online: Donate Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111 Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111 -> FACEBOOK - Mennonite Disaster Service https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteDisasterService ==== This is the MDS Update for July 26, 2012 CURRENT NEEDS Begin planning now for a short or long-term assignment this fall. Volunteers will be needed in Bastrop, TX, Birmingham, AL, Cordova, AL, Joplin, MO, Minot, ND and West Liberty, KY beginning in October. If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please call (800) 241-8111 or e-mail syoder@mds.mennonite.net for more information. ==== This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. Contributions may be sent to: USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6 Donate Online: Donate Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111 Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111

notes: This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. Contributions may be sent to: USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6 Donate Online: Donate Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111 Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111 -> FACEBOOK - Mennonite Disaster Service https://www.facebook.com/MennoniteDisasterService ==== This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. Contributions may be sent to: USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6 Donate Online: Donate Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111 Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111

notes: This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111 -> This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. Contributions may be sent to: USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6 Donate Online: Donate Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111 Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111

notes: MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site has openings for groups in May. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership (including project directors, crew leaders, construction supervisors and cooks) from March - April at various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111 -> This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111. ======= MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 AMERICAN SAMOA Disaster: 2009 Tsunami This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES URGENT NEEDS A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 CHEEK, TEXAS Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 DULZURA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- February 11, 2010 RAMONA, CALIFORNIA Disaster: 2007 Wildfires By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished. --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. 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notes: SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana This site closed for the summer months on April 14. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Diamond, Louisiana There are openings for groups with skilled crew leaders for some weeks in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur, LA 70083 Project Director: Mike Wilson ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama This site closes temporarily on April 27. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES Contact Jerry Grosh for information at 717-859-2210 http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana This site is full until the end of May and is now scheduling groups for June-August who bring skilled construction supervisors and do their own cooking. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Director: Ray and Martha Zimmerman, Dave Dirks beginning April 28 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This site closed on March 17. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Pass Christian, Mississippi This site has openings for groups in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St. , Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Directors: Dave and Anna Wiebe, Nick Hamm beginning April 28 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana This site closed on April 21 and will open again on July 16 to build one house. URGENT need for skilled and semi-skilled volunteers for the weeks of July 15, July 22, and July 29. Contact Cathie Kearsley at 717-859-2210. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES --------------------- URGENT Volunteer needs: Project director in St. Jamestown, Ontario (July); Cooks in Diamond (June 27-July 6) and in St. Jamestown, Ontario (July); Assistant cooks in Pass Christian (July) and in Diamond ( May, July and August); Office manager in Pass Christian ( May-August) and Diamond (May- June); Construction foreman in Diamond (June 27-July 6); Skilled crew leaders for all projects May-August. If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley (US volunteers) at (717) 859-2210 or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at (866) 261-1274 (Toll Free). Position opening in the Akron Office MDS is currently seeking applicants for the following full-time position. The applicants will fully embrace the MDS faith and peace positions and be willing to serve in the Akron , Pennsylvania office. MDS encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds and ethnic cultures to submit an application. Field Operations Coordinator The Field Operations Coordinator assists the Director of Field Operations with project administration including the purchase and tracking of vehicles, tools, materials and supplies. This person will provide resources on health and safety, building codes and standards, and architectural designs for the MDS project sites. To inquire contact Cathie Kearsley, director of human resources hr@mds.mennonite.net 717-859-2210 ------------- http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries). -> MDS project listings* All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007. The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March. Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance. *Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 . ----------------------- SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: : 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or : 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Diamond, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- GREENSBURG, KANSAS Disaster: May 2007 Tornado Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. closes on December 20, 2007. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- LIVINGSTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES This project has temporarily relocated from Hayne Blvd to the Gentilly Convent while renovations are being made. There is space for volunteers from December 1-15. Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans , LA 70122 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- NEWTON, TEXAS Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Pass Christian, Mississippi Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes This site has openings for groups in May. PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group) Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES --------------------- Urgent Needs There is a need for project leadership (including project directors, crew leaders, construction supervisors and cooks) from March - April at various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule. http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007. Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along): Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111
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mission: -> 2008 MDS All-Unit Meeting Come join us for a weekend of fellowship, information and renewal at the 2008 Annual All-Unit Meeting in Portland , Oregon from February 8-9, 2008. Network and meet with MDS staff and volunteers from the and . More information and registration forms can be found at www.mds.mennonite.net
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notes: SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana This site closed for the summer months on April 14. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Diamond, Louisiana There are openings for groups with skilled crew leaders for some weeks in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur, LA 70083 Project Director: Mike Wilson ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama This site closes temporarily on April 27. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES Contact Jerry Grosh for information at 717-859-2210 http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana This site is full until the end of May and is now scheduling groups for June-August who bring skilled construction supervisors and do their own cooking. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Director: Ray and Martha Zimmerman, Dave Dirks beginning April 28 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This site closed on March 17. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Pass Christian, Mississippi This site has openings for groups in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St. , Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Directors: Dave and Anna Wiebe, Nick Hamm beginning April 28 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana This site closed on April 21 and will open again on July 16 to build one house. URGENT need for skilled and semi-skilled volunteers for the weeks of July 15, July 22, and July 29. Contact Cathie Kearsley at 717-859-2210. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES --------------------- URGENT Volunteer needs: Project director in St. Jamestown, Ontario (July); Cooks in Diamond (June 27-July 6) and in St. Jamestown, Ontario (July); Assistant cooks in Pass Christian (July) and in Diamond ( May, July and August); Office manager in Pass Christian ( May-August) and Diamond (May- June); Construction foreman in Diamond (June 27-July 6); Skilled crew leaders for all projects May-August. If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley (US volunteers) at (717) 859-2210 or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at (866) 261-1274 (Toll Free). Position opening in the Akron Office MDS is currently seeking applicants for the following full-time position. The applicants will fully embrace the MDS faith and peace positions and be willing to serve in the Akron , Pennsylvania office. MDS encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds and ethnic cultures to submit an application. Field Operations Coordinator The Field Operations Coordinator assists the Director of Field Operations with project administration including the purchase and tracking of vehicles, tools, materials and supplies. This person will provide resources on health and safety, building codes and standards, and architectural designs for the MDS project sites. To inquire contact Cathie Kearsley, director of human resources hr@mds.mennonite.net 717-859-2210 -> SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana This site closed for the summer months on April 14. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Diamond, Louisiana There are openings for groups with skilled crew leaders for some weeks in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur, LA 70083 Project Director: Mike Wilson ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama This site closes temporarily on April 27. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES Contact Jerry Grosh for information at 717-859-2210 http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana This site is full until the end of May and is now scheduling groups for June-August who bring skilled construction supervisors and do their own cooking. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Director: Ray and Martha Zimmerman, Dave Dirks beginning April 28 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This site closed on March 17. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Pass Christian, Mississippi This site has openings for groups in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St. , Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Directors: Dave and Anna Wiebe, Nick Hamm beginning April 28 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana This site closed on April 21 and will open again on July 16 to build one house. URGENT need for skilled and semi-skilled volunteers for the weeks of July 15, July 22, and July 29. Contact Cathie Kearsley at 717-859-2210. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES --------------------- URGENT Volunteer needs: Project director in St. Jamestown, Ontario (July); Cooks in Diamond (June 27-July 6) and in St. Jamestown, Ontario (July); Assistant cooks in Pass Christian (July) and in Diamond ( May, July and August); Office manager in Pass Christian ( May-August) and Diamond (May- June); Construction foreman in Diamond (June 27-July 6); Skilled crew leaders for all projects May-August. If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley (US volunteers) at (717) 859-2210 or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at (866) 261-1274 (Toll Free). Position opening in the Akron Office MDS is currently seeking applicants for the following full-time position. The applicants will fully embrace the MDS faith and peace positions and be willing to serve in the Akron , Pennsylvania office. MDS encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds and ethnic cultures to submit an application. Field Operations Coordinator The Field Operations Coordinator assists the Director of Field Operations with project administration including the purchase and tracking of vehicles, tools, materials and supplies. This person will provide resources on health and safety, building codes and standards, and architectural designs for the MDS project sites. To inquire contact Cathie Kearsley, director of human resources hr@mds.mennonite.net 717-859-2210 ------------- http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be availble to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future. Please register your availability and interest with Cathie Kearsley at ( 717) 859-2210 (for US inquiries) and Evelyn Peters-Rojas at (866) 261-1274 (for Canadian inquiries).

notes: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 824-2241, bayou@mds.mennonite.net 13268 N Wintzell Ave., Bayou La Batre , AL 36509 Project Directors: Lydia and Peter Schroeder, Norm and Kathy Gerber starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (337) 775-3311, cameron@mds.mennonite.net 1593 Marshall Street, Cameron , LA 70631 Project Directors: Dennis and Sue Driedger ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Diamond, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Diamond__LA This site is full until the end of March. Keep watching for future scheduling information - coming soon. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur , LA 70083 Project Director: Kerry and Jo Eidse, Abe and Helen Enns starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA This site is full until the end of March. The RVP is a special program developed by MDS for retired, semi-retired couples and singles who own or have access to a self-contained recreational vehicle (RV) and want to go for at least one month. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (717) 271-1065, hackberry@mds.mennonite.net Project Director: Don and Marilyn Buller, Art and Judy Catlin starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Mobile, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Orleans, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA This site is full until the end of April but is currently scheduling for openings in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Directors: Elaine and Ron Enns, Ray and Martha Zimmerman starting March 10 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This is a bi-national project supported by Region III which will send volunteers as needed starting in February. The site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Project Directors: Marlin and Nancy Gingerich Project End Date: March 16, 2007 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Pass Christian, Mississippi http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Pass_Christian__MS This site is full until the end of May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Director: Harold and Sandra Friesen, Dave and Anna Wiebe starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Point_Aux_Chenes__LA This site is full until the end of March. Call (985) 594-3946 to schedule for openings in April. There is a particular need for skilled volunteers. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 594-3946, pointauxchenes@mds.mennonite.net 3968 HWY 665, Montegut, LA 70377 Project Director: Harold Miller, Willis and Nancy Troyer starting March 4 -> SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site closed at the end of March. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA Cameron, Louisiana This site closed for the summer months on April 14. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Diamond, Louisiana There are openings for groups with skilled crew leaders for some weeks in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur, LA 70083 Project Director: Mike Wilson ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Mobile, Alabama This site closes temporarily on April 27. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES Contact Jerry Grosh for information at 717-859-2210 http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana This site is full until the end of May and is now scheduling groups for June-August who bring skilled construction supervisors and do their own cooking. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Director: Ray and Martha Zimmerman, Dave Dirks beginning April 28 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This site closed on March 17. Completed projects ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Pass Christian, Mississippi This site has openings for groups in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St. , Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Directors: Dave and Anna Wiebe, Nick Hamm beginning April 28 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- April 12, 2007 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana This site closed on April 21 and will open again on July 16 to build one house. URGENT need for skilled and semi-skilled volunteers for the weeks of July 15, July 22, and July 29. Contact Cathie Kearsley at 717-859-2210. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES --------------------- URGENT Volunteer needs: Project director in St. Jamestown, Ontario (July); Cooks in Diamond (June 27-July 6) and in St. Jamestown, Ontario (July); Assistant cooks in Pass Christian (July) and in Diamond ( May, July and August); Office manager in Pass Christian ( May-August) and Diamond (May- June); Construction foreman in Diamond (June 27-July 6); Skilled crew leaders for all projects May-August. If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley (US volunteers) at (717) 859-2210 or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at (866) 261-1274 (Toll Free). Position opening in the Akron Office MDS is currently seeking applicants for the following full-time position. The applicants will fully embrace the MDS faith and peace positions and be willing to serve in the Akron , Pennsylvania office. MDS encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds and ethnic cultures to submit an application. Field Operations Coordinator The Field Operations Coordinator assists the Director of Field Operations with project administration including the purchase and tracking of vehicles, tools, materials and supplies. This person will provide resources on health and safety, building codes and standards, and architectural designs for the MDS project sites. To inquire contact Cathie Kearsley, director of human resources hr@mds.mennonite.net 717-859-2210

notes: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 824-2241, bayou@mds.mennonite.net 13268 N Wintzell Ave., Bayou La Batre , AL 36509 Project Directors: Lydia and Peter Schroeder, Norm and Kathy Gerber starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (337) 775-3311, cameron@mds.mennonite.net 1593 Marshall Street, Cameron , LA 70631 Project Directors: Dennis and Sue Driedger ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Diamond, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Diamond__LA This site is full until the end of March. Keep watching for future scheduling information - coming soon. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur , LA 70083 Project Director: Kerry and Jo Eidse, Abe and Helen Enns starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA This site is full until the end of March. The RVP is a special program developed by MDS for retired, semi-retired couples and singles who own or have access to a self-contained recreational vehicle (RV) and want to go for at least one month. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (717) 271-1065, hackberry@mds.mennonite.net Project Director: Don and Marilyn Buller, Art and Judy Catlin starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Mobile, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Orleans, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA This site is full until the end of April but is currently scheduling for openings in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Directors: Elaine and Ron Enns, Ray and Martha Zimmerman starting March 10 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This is a bi-national project supported by Region III which will send volunteers as needed starting in February. The site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Project Directors: Marlin and Nancy Gingerich Project End Date: March 16, 2007 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Pass Christian, Mississippi http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Pass_Christian__MS This site is full until the end of May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Director: Harold and Sandra Friesen, Dave and Anna Wiebe starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Point_Aux_Chenes__LA This site is full until the end of March. Call (985) 594-3946 to schedule for openings in April. There is a particular need for skilled volunteers. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 594-3946, pointauxchenes@mds.mennonite.net 3968 HWY 665, Montegut, LA 70377 Project Director: Harold Miller, Willis and Nancy Troyer starting March 4 -> Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 824-2241, bayou@mds.mennonite.net 13268 N Wintzell Ave., Bayou La Batre , AL 36509 Project Directors: Lydia and Peter Schroeder, Norm and Kathy Gerber starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (337) 775-3311, cameron@mds.mennonite.net 1593 Marshall Street, Cameron , LA 70631 Project Directors: Dennis and Sue Driedger ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Diamond, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Diamond__LA This site is full until the end of March. Keep watching for future scheduling information - coming soon. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur , LA 70083 Project Director: Kerry and Jo Eidse, Abe and Helen Enns starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA This site is full until the end of March. The RVP is a special program developed by MDS for retired, semi-retired couples and singles who own or have access to a self-contained recreational vehicle (RV) and want to go for at least one month. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (717) 271-1065, hackberry@mds.mennonite.net Project Director: Don and Marilyn Buller, Art and Judy Catlin starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Mobile, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Orleans, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA This site is full until the end of April but is currently scheduling for openings in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Directors: Elaine and Ron Enns, Ray and Martha Zimmerman starting March 10 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This is a bi-national project supported by Region III which will send volunteers as needed starting in February. The site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Project Directors: Marlin and Nancy Gingerich Project End Date: March 16, 2007 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Pass Christian, Mississippi http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Pass_Christian__MS This site is full until the end of May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Director: Harold and Sandra Friesen, Dave and Anna Wiebe starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Point_Aux_Chenes__LA This site is full until the end of March. Call (985) 594-3946 to schedule for openings in April. There is a particular need for skilled volunteers. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 594-3946, pointauxchenes@mds.mennonite.net 3968 HWY 665, Montegut, LA 70377 Project Director: Harold Miller, Willis and Nancy Troyer starting March 4

notes: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 824-2241, bayou@mds.mennonite.net 13268 N Wintzell Ave., Bayou La Batre , AL 36509 Project Directors: Lydia and Peter Schroeder, Norm and Kathy Gerber starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (337) 775-3311, cameron@mds.mennonite.net 1593 Marshall Street, Cameron , LA 70631 Project Directors: Dennis and Sue Driedger ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Diamond, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Diamond__LA This site is full until the end of March. Keep watching for future scheduling information - coming soon. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur , LA 70083 Project Director: Kerry and Jo Eidse, Abe and Helen Enns starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA This site is full until the end of March. The RVP is a special program developed by MDS for retired, semi-retired couples and singles who own or have access to a self-contained recreational vehicle (RV) and want to go for at least one month. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (717) 271-1065, hackberry@mds.mennonite.net Project Director: Don and Marilyn Buller, Art and Judy Catlin starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Mobile, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Orleans, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA This site is full until the end of April but is currently scheduling for openings in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Directors: Elaine and Ron Enns, Ray and Martha Zimmerman starting March 10 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This is a bi-national project supported by Region III which will send volunteers as needed starting in February. The site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Project Directors: Marlin and Nancy Gingerich Project End Date: March 16, 2007 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Pass Christian, Mississippi http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Pass_Christian__MS This site is full until the end of May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Director: Harold and Sandra Friesen, Dave and Anna Wiebe starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Point_Aux_Chenes__LA This site is full until the end of March. Call (985) 594-3946 to schedule for openings in April. There is a particular need for skilled volunteers. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 594-3946, pointauxchenes@mds.mennonite.net 3968 HWY 665, Montegut, LA 70377 Project Director: Harold Miller, Willis and Nancy Troyer starting March 4 -> Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 824-2241, bayou@mds.mennonite.net 13268 N Wintzell Ave., Bayou La Batre , AL 36509 Project Directors: Lydia and Peter Schroeder, Norm and Kathy Gerber starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (337) 775-3311, cameron@mds.mennonite.net 1593 Marshall Street, Cameron , LA 70631 Project Directors: Dennis and Sue Driedger ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Diamond, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Diamond__LA This site is full until the end of March. Keep watching for future scheduling information - coming soon. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur , LA 70083 Project Director: Kerry and Jo Eidse, Abe and Helen Enns starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA This site is full until the end of March. The RVP is a special program developed by MDS for retired, semi-retired couples and singles who own or have access to a self-contained recreational vehicle (RV) and want to go for at least one month. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (717) 271-1065, hackberry@mds.mennonite.net Project Director: Don and Marilyn Buller, Art and Judy Catlin starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Mobile, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Orleans, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA This site is full until the end of April but is currently scheduling for openings in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Directors: Elaine and Ron Enns, Ray and Martha Zimmerman starting March 10 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This is a bi-national project supported by Region III which will send volunteers as needed starting in February. The site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Project Directors: Marlin and Nancy Gingerich Project End Date: March 16, 2007 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Pass Christian, Mississippi http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Pass_Christian__MS This site is full until the end of May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Director: Harold and Sandra Friesen, Dave and Anna Wiebe starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Point_Aux_Chenes__LA This site is full until the end of March. Call (985) 594-3946 to schedule for openings in April. There is a particular need for skilled volunteers. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 594-3946, pointauxchenes@mds.mennonite.net 3968 HWY 665, Montegut, LA 70377 Project Director: Harold Miller, Willis and Nancy Troyer starting March 4

state: -> PA
town: -> Akron
main_phone: (717) 859-2210 -> (717) 859-2210 / FAX is: 717-859-4910
mgt_contact changed.
address: -> 1018 Main Street
zip: 00000 -> 17501
latitude: -> 40.156557
longitude: -> -76.20029
region: -> All Declared Counties
email changed.

notes: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 824-2241, bayou@mds.mennonite.net 13268 N Wintzell Ave., Bayou La Batre , AL 36509 Project Directors: Lydia and Peter Schroeder, Norm and Kathy Gerber starting March 4 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (337) 775-3311, cameron@mds.mennonite.net 1593 Marshall Street, Cameron , LA 70631 Project Directors: Dennis and Sue Driedger Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Diamond, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Diamond__LA This site is full until the end of March. Keep watching for future scheduling information - coming soon. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur , LA 70083 Project Director: Kerry and Jo Eidse, Abe and Helen Enns starting March 4 Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA This site is full until the end of March. The RVP is a special program developed by MDS for retired, semi-retired couples and singles who own or have access to a self-contained recreational vehicle (RV) and want to go for at least one month. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (717) 271-1065, hackberry@mds.mennonite.net Project Director: Don and Marilyn Buller, Art and Judy Catlin starting March 4 Mobile, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. New Orleans, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA This site is full until the end of April but is currently scheduling for openings in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Directors: Elaine and Ron Enns, Ray and Martha Zimmerman starting March 10 Newton, Texas This is a bi-national project supported by Region III which will send volunteers as needed starting in February. The site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Project Directors: Marlin and Nancy Gingerich Project End Date: March 16, 2007 Pass Christian, Mississippi http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Pass_Christian__MS This site is full until the end of May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Director: Harold and Sandra Friesen, Dave and Anna Wiebe starting March 4 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Point_Aux_Chenes__LA This site is full until the end of March. Call (985) 594-3946 to schedule for openings in April. There is a particular need for skilled volunteers. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 594-3946, pointauxchenes@mds.mennonite.net 3968 HWY 665, Montegut, LA 70377 Project Director: Harold Miller, Willis and Nancy Troyer starting March 4 -> Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 824-2241, bayou@mds.mennonite.net 13268 N Wintzell Ave., Bayou La Batre , AL 36509 Project Directors: Lydia and Peter Schroeder, Norm and Kathy Gerber starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (337) 775-3311, cameron@mds.mennonite.net 1593 Marshall Street, Cameron , LA 70631 Project Directors: Dennis and Sue Driedger ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Diamond, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Diamond__LA This site is full until the end of March. Keep watching for future scheduling information - coming soon. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur , LA 70083 Project Director: Kerry and Jo Eidse, Abe and Helen Enns starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA This site is full until the end of March. The RVP is a special program developed by MDS for retired, semi-retired couples and singles who own or have access to a self-contained recreational vehicle (RV) and want to go for at least one month. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (717) 271-1065, hackberry@mds.mennonite.net Project Director: Don and Marilyn Buller, Art and Judy Catlin starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Mobile, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- New Orleans, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA This site is full until the end of April but is currently scheduling for openings in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Directors: Elaine and Ron Enns, Ray and Martha Zimmerman starting March 10 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Newton, Texas This is a bi-national project supported by Region III which will send volunteers as needed starting in February. The site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Project Directors: Marlin and Nancy Gingerich Project End Date: March 16, 2007 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Pass Christian, Mississippi http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Pass_Christian__MS This site is full until the end of May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Director: Harold and Sandra Friesen, Dave and Anna Wiebe starting March 4 ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Point_Aux_Chenes__LA This site is full until the end of March. Call (985) 594-3946 to schedule for openings in April. There is a particular need for skilled volunteers. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 594-3946, pointauxchenes@mds.mennonite.net 3968 HWY 665, Montegut, LA 70377 Project Director: Harold Miller, Willis and Nancy Troyer starting March 4

notes: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Current projects Bayou La Batre, AL Cameron, LA RV Program in Chunchula, AL Diamond, LA RV Program in Hackberry, LA Mobile, AL New Iberia, LA New Orleans, LA Newton, TX Pass Christian, MS Point aux Chenes, LA -> Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information See projects listed below for specifics. ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Contributions may be sent to: United States: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 Canada: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 ONLINE: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate -------------------------------- PROJECT LISTINGS Bayou La Batre, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 824-2241, bayou@mds.mennonite.net 13268 N Wintzell Ave., Bayou La Batre , AL 36509 Project Directors: Lydia and Peter Schroeder, Norm and Kathy Gerber starting March 4 Cameron, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA This site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (337) 775-3311, cameron@mds.mennonite.net 1593 Marshall Street, Cameron , LA 70631 Project Directors: Dennis and Sue Driedger Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram This site is closed at the end of February. Diamond, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Diamond__LA This site is full until the end of March. Keep watching for future scheduling information - coming soon. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 564-6655, diamond@mds.mennonite.net 24240 Diamond Road, Port Sulphur , LA 70083 Project Director: Kerry and Jo Eidse, Abe and Helen Enns starting March 4 Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program) http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA This site is full until the end of March. The RVP is a special program developed by MDS for retired, semi-retired couples and singles who own or have access to a self-contained recreational vehicle (RV) and want to go for at least one month. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (717) 271-1065, hackberry@mds.mennonite.net Project Director: Don and Marilyn Buller, Art and Judy Catlin starting March 4 Mobile, Alabama http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL This site is currently full until the end of March but we are currently scheduling for the month of April. Keep watching for future scheduling information. Call (251) 478-8646 to schedule. DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES (251) 478-8646, mobile@mds.mennonite.net MDS, 1755 Riverside Dr. , Mobile , AL 36605 Project Directors: Kathleen and Phil Maneikis, Bert and Doris Hamm starting March 4 New Iberia, Louisiana This site closed at the end of February. New Orleans, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/New_Orleans__LA This site is full until the end of April but is currently scheduling for openings in May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (504) 309-9406, neworleans@mds.mennonite.net 7520 Hayne Blvd.New Orleans , LA 70126 Project Directors: Elaine and Ron Enns, Ray and Martha Zimmerman starting March 10 Newton, Texas This is a bi-national project supported by Region III which will send volunteers as needed starting in February. The site is full until the end of March. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES Project Directors: Marlin and Nancy Gingerich Project End Date: March 16, 2007 Pass Christian, Mississippi http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Pass_Christian__MS This site is full until the end of May. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (228) 452-1114, passchristian@mds.mennonite.net 503 Church St., Pass Christian, MS 39571 Project Director: Harold and Sandra Friesen, Dave and Anna Wiebe starting March 4 Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Point_Aux_Chenes__LA This site is full until the end of March. Call (985) 594-3946 to schedule for openings in April. There is a particular need for skilled volunteers. DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES (985) 594-3946, pointauxchenes@mds.mennonite.net 3968 HWY 665, Montegut, LA 70377 Project Director: Harold Miller, Willis and Nancy Troyer starting March 4
make_payable_to: -> www.mds.mennonite.net/Donate

notes: Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Current projects Bayou La Batre, AL Cameron, LA RV Program in Chunchula, AL Diamond, LA RV Program in Hackberry, LA Mobile, AL New Iberia, LA New Orleans, LA Newton, TX Pass Christian, MS Point aux Chenes, LA -> Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 Volunteer Information ------------------------- MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Current projects Bayou La Batre, AL Cameron, LA RV Program in Chunchula, AL Diamond, LA RV Program in Hackberry, LA Mobile, AL New Iberia, LA New Orleans, LA Newton, TX Pass Christian, MS Point aux Chenes, LA
hours: -> Mon - Fri, 8:00-5:00

main_phone: -> (717) 859-2210
notes: Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Current projects Bayou La Batre, AL Cameron, LA RV Program in Chunchula, AL Diamond, LA RV Program in Hackberry, LA Mobile, AL New Iberia, LA New Orleans, LA Newton, TX Pass Christian, MS Point aux Chenes, LA -> Toll-free Project Updates 1-800-241-8111 MDS Extension Office 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only) T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscn@mds.mennonite.net MDS Binational Office 1018 Main St Akron , PA 17501 USA T: (717) 859-2210 F: (717) 859-4910 mdsus@mds.mennonite.net Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Current projects Bayou La Batre, AL Cameron, LA RV Program in Chunchula, AL Diamond, LA RV Program in Hackberry, LA Mobile, AL New Iberia, LA New Orleans, LA Newton, TX Pass Christian, MS Point aux Chenes, LA

notes: Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Current Projects Bayou La Batre, AL Pass Christian, MS Point aux Chenes, LA New Iberia, LA Also in North Carolina -> Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those affected by disasters in North America. While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people regain faith and wholeness. Current projects Bayou La Batre, AL Cameron, LA RV Program in Chunchula, AL Diamond, LA RV Program in Hackberry, LA Mobile, AL New Iberia, LA New Orleans, LA Newton, TX Pass Christian, MS Point aux Chenes, LA
organization: Faith-based -> Faith-based Disaster Relief
facility_type: Unknown -> Info/Hotline