main_phone: 228-463-8951, 866-435-7091, UMCOR main: 601 876 5307 -> 228-463-8951, 866-435-7091, UMCOR: 601 876 5307

main_phone: 228-463-8951 Disaster Response Center: 866-435-7091 OR UMCOR main: 601 876 5307, 228-463-8952 fax -> 228-463-8951, 866-435-7091, UMCOR main: 601 876 5307
notes: Volunteer Campsite avail for 2009: http://ms.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Camp_Gulfside_website_calendar_EQZ5X2YV.xls 9/2/08 Source: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=974 Voices of Hope - Crisis Response Team Updates. As Hurricane Gustav continues its track inland, the Disaster Relief ministry is in full swing. From the Mississippi Conference headquarters to district offices to local churches to neighborhoods across the state, the remnants of Gustav are alive and well. Bad weather is predicted to impact much of the state through Wednesday night. Churches and pastors are calling into the conference office to report their status. Our district coordinators are working to assess the damages in their areas. By most reports, the damages are much more limited than they could have been. By Thursday, we will have some more boots on the ground and continue with how we are responding. We are also working with our brothers and sisters in Louisiana as they assess and share needs. We are looking for folks to receive ERT training who may be requested for help in those areas hit hardest. We will make that information available as we receive it. The call center is housed at the conference office: 601-354-0515 or 866-647-7486. How You Can Help • Pray • Give to the response efforts earmarked for hurricane response. Send to Mississippi Conference, Mississippi Gustav Response, P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39205 • Volunteers contact Robert McCoy at 662-213-6400 • Donations and resources contact Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094 or Rex Hiatt at rahiatt@comcast.net or 601-917-9201. • If you want to set up a collection point for donations, contact Roger Shock at 662-397-2626. Water, Water, Everywhere! Although you have worked so graciously over the last many months collecting them, we can still use flood buckets. They are a very popular item because of their practicality. Contact: Brenda Hiatt at Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094. Thank you for your gracious spirit and loving care. ======================================================== Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Site description: http://ms.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Camp_Gulfside_description2_XQ3PCMRF.doc History: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Facilities: Camp Gulfside is a 6,000 sq ft modular structure with multiple rooms, each holding 2 – 4 sets of bunk beds. There are no coed rooms. Volunteers will need to bring basic bed linens or sleeping bag and pillows. There are showers and restrooms onsite. Volunteers will want to bring towels and toiletries that they will use on their trip. There is a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, and small lounge. The site has space for fellowship, along with Wireless internet access available nights and weekends. Meals: There is a kitchen and dining hall at Camp Gulfside for teams to prepare meals during the week. The Site Coordinator provides a stocked pantry and will help teams in meal planning. Teams will designate persons from their group to prepare meals. Where we serve: Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock County. -> 228-463-8951 Disaster Response Center: 866-435-7091 UMCOR main: 601 876 5307 228-463-8952 fax Volunteer Campsite avail for 2009: http://ms.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Camp_Gulfside_website_calendar_EQZ5X2YV.xls 9/2/08 Source: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=974 Voices of Hope - Crisis Response Team Updates. As Hurricane Gustav continues its track inland, the Disaster Relief ministry is in full swing. From the Mississippi Conference headquarters to district offices to local churches to neighborhoods across the state, the remnants of Gustav are alive and well. Bad weather is predicted to impact much of the state through Wednesday night. Churches and pastors are calling into the conference office to report their status. Our district coordinators are working to assess the damages in their areas. By most reports, the damages are much more limited than they could have been. By Thursday, we will have some more boots on the ground and continue with how we are responding. We are also working with our brothers and sisters in Louisiana as they assess and share needs. We are looking for folks to receive ERT training who may be requested for help in those areas hit hardest. We will make that information available as we receive it. The call center is housed at the conference office: 601-354-0515 or 866-647-7486. How You Can Help • Pray • Give to the response efforts earmarked for hurricane response. Send to Mississippi Conference, Mississippi Gustav Response, P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39205 • Volunteers contact Robert McCoy at 662-213-6400 • Donations and resources contact Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094 or Rex Hiatt at rahiatt@comcast.net or 601-917-9201. • If you want to set up a collection point for donations, contact Roger Shock at 662-397-2626. Water, Water, Everywhere! Although you have worked so graciously over the last many months collecting them, we can still use flood buckets. They are a very popular item because of their practicality. Contact: Brenda Hiatt at Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094. Thank you for your gracious spirit and loving care. ======================================================== Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Site description: http://ms.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Camp_Gulfside_description2_XQ3PCMRF.doc History: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Facilities: Camp Gulfside is a 6,000 sq ft modular structure with multiple rooms, each holding 2 – 4 sets of bunk beds. There are no coed rooms. Volunteers will need to bring basic bed linens or sleeping bag and pillows. There are showers and restrooms onsite. Volunteers will want to bring towels and toiletries that they will use on their trip. There is a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, and small lounge. The site has space for fellowship, along with Wireless internet access available nights and weekends. Meals: There is a kitchen and dining hall at Camp Gulfside for teams to prepare meals during the week. The Site Coordinator provides a stocked pantry and will help teams in meal planning. Teams will designate persons from their group to prepare meals. Where we serve: Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock County.

website: http://mssite.brickriver.com/ -> http://mssite.brickriver.com/pages/detail/763

notes: 9/2/08 Source: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=974 Voices of Hope - Crisis Response Team Updates. As Hurricane Gustav continues its track inland, the Disaster Relief ministry is in full swing. From the Mississippi Conference headquarters to district offices to local churches to neighborhoods across the state, the remnants of Gustav are alive and well. Bad weather is predicted to impact much of the state through Wednesday night. Churches and pastors are calling into the conference office to report their status. Our district coordinators are working to assess the damages in their areas. By most reports, the damages are much more limited than they could have been. By Thursday, we will have some more boots on the ground and continue with how we are responding. We are also working with our brothers and sisters in Louisiana as they assess and share needs. We are looking for folks to receive ERT training who may be requested for help in those areas hit hardest. We will make that information available as we receive it. The call center is housed at the conference office: 601-354-0515 or 866-647-7486. How You Can Help • Pray • Give to the response efforts earmarked for hurricane response. Send to Mississippi Conference, Mississippi Gustav Response, P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39205 • Volunteers contact Robert McCoy at 662-213-6400 • Donations and resources contact Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094 or Rex Hiatt at rahiatt@comcast.net or 601-917-9201. • If you want to set up a collection point for donations, contact Roger Shock at 662-397-2626. Water, Water, Everywhere! Although you have worked so graciously over the last many months collecting them, we can still use flood buckets. They are a very popular item because of their practicality. Contact: Brenda Hiatt at Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094. Thank you for your gracious spirit and loving care. ======================================================== Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Site description: http://ms.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Camp_Gulfside_description2_XQ3PCMRF.doc History: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Facilities: Camp Gulfside is a 6,000 sq ft modular structure with multiple rooms, each holding 2 – 4 sets of bunk beds. There are no coed rooms. Volunteers will need to bring basic bed linens or sleeping bag and pillows. There are showers and restrooms onsite. Volunteers will want to bring towels and toiletries that they will use on their trip. There is a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, and small lounge. The site has space for fellowship, along with Wireless internet access available nights and weekends. Meals: There is a kitchen and dining hall at Camp Gulfside for teams to prepare meals during the week. The Site Coordinator provides a stocked pantry and will help teams in meal planning. Teams will designate persons from their group to prepare meals. Where we serve: Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock County. -> Volunteer Campsite avail for 2009: http://ms.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Camp_Gulfside_website_calendar_EQZ5X2YV.xls 9/2/08 Source: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=974 Voices of Hope - Crisis Response Team Updates. As Hurricane Gustav continues its track inland, the Disaster Relief ministry is in full swing. From the Mississippi Conference headquarters to district offices to local churches to neighborhoods across the state, the remnants of Gustav are alive and well. Bad weather is predicted to impact much of the state through Wednesday night. Churches and pastors are calling into the conference office to report their status. Our district coordinators are working to assess the damages in their areas. By most reports, the damages are much more limited than they could have been. By Thursday, we will have some more boots on the ground and continue with how we are responding. We are also working with our brothers and sisters in Louisiana as they assess and share needs. We are looking for folks to receive ERT training who may be requested for help in those areas hit hardest. We will make that information available as we receive it. The call center is housed at the conference office: 601-354-0515 or 866-647-7486. How You Can Help • Pray • Give to the response efforts earmarked for hurricane response. Send to Mississippi Conference, Mississippi Gustav Response, P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39205 • Volunteers contact Robert McCoy at 662-213-6400 • Donations and resources contact Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094 or Rex Hiatt at rahiatt@comcast.net or 601-917-9201. • If you want to set up a collection point for donations, contact Roger Shock at 662-397-2626. Water, Water, Everywhere! Although you have worked so graciously over the last many months collecting them, we can still use flood buckets. They are a very popular item because of their practicality. Contact: Brenda Hiatt at Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094. Thank you for your gracious spirit and loving care. ======================================================== Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Site description: http://ms.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Camp_Gulfside_description2_XQ3PCMRF.doc History: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Facilities: Camp Gulfside is a 6,000 sq ft modular structure with multiple rooms, each holding 2 – 4 sets of bunk beds. There are no coed rooms. Volunteers will need to bring basic bed linens or sleeping bag and pillows. There are showers and restrooms onsite. Volunteers will want to bring towels and toiletries that they will use on their trip. There is a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, and small lounge. The site has space for fellowship, along with Wireless internet access available nights and weekends. Meals: There is a kitchen and dining hall at Camp Gulfside for teams to prepare meals during the week. The Site Coordinator provides a stocked pantry and will help teams in meal planning. Teams will designate persons from their group to prepare meals. Where we serve: Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock County.

name: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response -> Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (UMCOR)
address: 950 West Beach -> 950 West Beach Blvd
notes: 9/2/08 Source: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=974 Voices of Hope - Crisis Response Team Updates. As Hurricane Gustav continues its track inland, the Disaster Relief ministry is in full swing. From the Mississippi Conference headquarters to district offices to local churches to neighborhoods across the state, the remnants of Gustav are alive and well. Bad weather is predicted to impact much of the state through Wednesday night. Churches and pastors are calling into the conference office to report their status. Our district coordinators are working to assess the damages in their areas. By most reports, the damages are much more limited than they could have been. By Thursday, we will have some more boots on the ground and continue with how we are responding. We are also working with our brothers and sisters in Louisiana as they assess and share needs. We are looking for folks to receive ERT training who may be requested for help in those areas hit hardest. We will make that information available as we receive it. The call center is housed at the conference office: 601-354-0515 or 866-647-7486. How You Can Help • Pray • Give to the response efforts earmarked for hurricane response. Send to Mississippi Conference, Mississippi Gustav Response, P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39205 • Volunteers contact Robert McCoy at 662-213-6400 • Donations and resources contact Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094 or Rex Hiatt at rahiatt@comcast.net or 601-917-9201. • If you want to set up a collection point for donations, contact Roger Shock at 662-397-2626. Water, Water, Everywhere! Although you have worked so graciously over the last many months collecting them, we can still use flood buckets. They are a very popular item because of their practicality. Contact: Brenda Hiatt at Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094. Thank you for your gracious spirit and loving care. ======================================================== Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 -> 9/2/08 Source: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=974 Voices of Hope - Crisis Response Team Updates. As Hurricane Gustav continues its track inland, the Disaster Relief ministry is in full swing. From the Mississippi Conference headquarters to district offices to local churches to neighborhoods across the state, the remnants of Gustav are alive and well. Bad weather is predicted to impact much of the state through Wednesday night. Churches and pastors are calling into the conference office to report their status. Our district coordinators are working to assess the damages in their areas. By most reports, the damages are much more limited than they could have been. By Thursday, we will have some more boots on the ground and continue with how we are responding. We are also working with our brothers and sisters in Louisiana as they assess and share needs. We are looking for folks to receive ERT training who may be requested for help in those areas hit hardest. We will make that information available as we receive it. The call center is housed at the conference office: 601-354-0515 or 866-647-7486. How You Can Help • Pray • Give to the response efforts earmarked for hurricane response. Send to Mississippi Conference, Mississippi Gustav Response, P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39205 • Volunteers contact Robert McCoy at 662-213-6400 • Donations and resources contact Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094 or Rex Hiatt at rahiatt@comcast.net or 601-917-9201. • If you want to set up a collection point for donations, contact Roger Shock at 662-397-2626. Water, Water, Everywhere! Although you have worked so graciously over the last many months collecting them, we can still use flood buckets. They are a very popular item because of their practicality. Contact: Brenda Hiatt at Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094. Thank you for your gracious spirit and loving care. ======================================================== Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Site description: http://ms.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Camp_Gulfside_description2_XQ3PCMRF.doc History: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Facilities: Camp Gulfside is a 6,000 sq ft modular structure with multiple rooms, each holding 2 – 4 sets of bunk beds. There are no coed rooms. Volunteers will need to bring basic bed linens or sleeping bag and pillows. There are showers and restrooms onsite. Volunteers will want to bring towels and toiletries that they will use on their trip. There is a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, and small lounge. The site has space for fellowship, along with Wireless internet access available nights and weekends. Meals: There is a kitchen and dining hall at Camp Gulfside for teams to prepare meals during the week. The Site Coordinator provides a stocked pantry and will help teams in meal planning. Teams will designate persons from their group to prepare meals. Where we serve: Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock County.
latitude: -> 30.262996
longitude: -> -89.395848

organization: Faith-Based, Disaster Recovery -> Faith-Based Disaster Recovery

notes: Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 -> 9/2/08 Source: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=974 Voices of Hope - Crisis Response Team Updates. As Hurricane Gustav continues its track inland, the Disaster Relief ministry is in full swing. From the Mississippi Conference headquarters to district offices to local churches to neighborhoods across the state, the remnants of Gustav are alive and well. Bad weather is predicted to impact much of the state through Wednesday night. Churches and pastors are calling into the conference office to report their status. Our district coordinators are working to assess the damages in their areas. By most reports, the damages are much more limited than they could have been. By Thursday, we will have some more boots on the ground and continue with how we are responding. We are also working with our brothers and sisters in Louisiana as they assess and share needs. We are looking for folks to receive ERT training who may be requested for help in those areas hit hardest. We will make that information available as we receive it. The call center is housed at the conference office: 601-354-0515 or 866-647-7486. How You Can Help • Pray • Give to the response efforts earmarked for hurricane response. Send to Mississippi Conference, Mississippi Gustav Response, P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39205 • Volunteers contact Robert McCoy at 662-213-6400 • Donations and resources contact Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094 or Rex Hiatt at rahiatt@comcast.net or 601-917-9201. • If you want to set up a collection point for donations, contact Roger Shock at 662-397-2626. Water, Water, Everywhere! Although you have worked so graciously over the last many months collecting them, we can still use flood buckets. They are a very popular item because of their practicality. Contact: Brenda Hiatt at Brenda Hiatt at bhiatt@comast.net or 601-917-7094. Thank you for your gracious spirit and loving care. ======================================================== Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248

organization: UMCOR - Disaster Recovery -> Faith-Based, Disaster Recovery

name: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner) -> Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response
region: Gulf Coast -> Gulf
organization: Faith-Based Disaster Recovery -> UMCOR - Disaster Recovery

name: CASE MANAGEMENT - KATRINA RELATED: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner) -> Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner)
organization: Hancock County Guide to Social Services -> Faith-Based Disaster Recovery

name: HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner) -> CASE MANAGEMENT - KATRINA RELATED: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner)

client_contact_address: -> 950 West Beach Waveland, MS 39576

name: RECOVERY CASE MANAGEMENT: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner) -> HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner)

name: HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner) -> RECOVERY CASE MANAGEMENT: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner)

name: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner) -> HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT: Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner)

temp_perm: Temporary -> Don't Know

notes: To volunteer call 866-435-7091 or disastercenter@meridianumc.org. Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center in Meridian is in the process of moving to a permanent location in Biloxi. You may continue to call the toll-free number (866-435-7091) where you will likely be asked to leave a message. These messages will be checked every hour and calls returned as promptly as possible. If you need immediate help, please feel free to call 228-374-2226. As always, you can email us at disastercenter@meridianumc.org. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi's recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 56 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteersand everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both! -> Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248
cat_notes: -> To volunteer call 866-435-7091 or disastercenter@meridianumc.org. Our call center in Meridian is in the process of moving to a permanent location in Biloxi. You may continue to call the toll-free number (866-435-7091) where you will likely be asked to leave a message. These messages will be checked every hour and calls returned as promptly as possible. If you need immediate help, please feel free to call 228-374-2226. As always, you can email us at disastercenter@meridianumc.org. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi's recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 56 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteersand everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both!

organization: -> Hancock County Guide to Social Services

organization: Hancock County Guide to Social Services ->

organization: Faith-based -> Hancock County Guide to Social Services

name: Camp Gulfside (Methodist Katrina Response) -> Camp Gulfside - United Methodist Disaster Response (an UMCOR partner)
main_phone: Disaster Response Center: 866-435-7091 OR UMCOR main: 601 876 5307 -> 228-463-8951 Disaster Response Center: 866-435-7091 OR UMCOR main: 601 876 5307, 228-463-8952 fax
address: 950 South Beach Blvd. -> 950 West Beach
notes: Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center in Meridian is in the process of moving to a permanent location in Biloxi. You may continue to call the toll-free number (866-435-7091) where you will likely be asked to leave a message. These messages will be checked every hour and calls returned as promptly as possible. If you need immediate help, please feel free to call 228-374-2226. As always, you can email us at disastercenter@meridianumc.org. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both! -> To volunteer call 866-435-7091 or disastercenter@meridianumc.org. Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center in Meridian is in the process of moving to a permanent location in Biloxi. You may continue to call the toll-free number (866-435-7091) where you will likely be asked to leave a message. These messages will be checked every hour and calls returned as promptly as possible. If you need immediate help, please feel free to call 228-374-2226. As always, you can email us at disastercenter@meridianumc.org. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi's recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 56 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteersand everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both!
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notes: Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center in Meridian is in the process of moving to a permanent location in Biloxi. You may continue to call the toll-free number (866-435-7091) where you will likely be asked to leave a message. These messages will be checked every hour and calls returned as promptly as possible. If you need immediate help, please feel free to call 228-374-2226. As always, you can email us at disastercenter@meridianumc.org. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both! -> Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center in Meridian is in the process of moving to a permanent location in Biloxi. You may continue to call the toll-free number (866-435-7091) where you will likely be asked to leave a message. These messages will be checked every hour and calls returned as promptly as possible. If you need immediate help, please feel free to call 228-374-2226. As always, you can email us at disastercenter@meridianumc.org. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both!

notes: Confirmed below (books through 7/31/07 for volunteer registration) with Site Coordinator. They have 30 cases at this time. Mostly roofs, drywall and 7 Caseworkers also assist with Grant writing for families in need. Focus is on elderly, special needs, low income and single folks. Umcor provides all salaries for staff, funding for building materials and familiies need to meet UMCOR criteria. You CAN REGISTER FOR FALL VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS! -------------------------------------------- Due to incredible volunteer response over the last few weeks, we cannot currently accept anymore volunteer teams for the period of time between March 15th and July 31st, 2007. We currently have nearly 8000 volunteers coming to help between March 1st and July 31st, and we feel that it will take our best efforts to process and plan enough work for these who have already scheduled. We are so very grateful for this outpouring of compassion, and hope that you will consider scheduling during the fall months, when we have ample space and work. - Chris Bowers ---------------------------------------------- Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both! -> Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center in Meridian is in the process of moving to a permanent location in Biloxi. You may continue to call the toll-free number (866-435-7091) where you will likely be asked to leave a message. These messages will be checked every hour and calls returned as promptly as possible. If you need immediate help, please feel free to call 228-374-2226. As always, you can email us at disastercenter@meridianumc.org. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both!
status: Standby -> Open

website: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 -> http://mssite.brickriver.com/

notes: Due to incredible volunteer response over the last few weeks, we cannot currently accept anymore volunteer teams for the period of time between March 15th and July 31st, 2007. We currently have nearly 8000 volunteers coming to help between March 1st and July 31st, and we feel that it will take our best efforts to process and plan enough work for these who have already scheduled. We are so very grateful for this outpouring of compassion, and hope that you will consider scheduling during the fall months, when we have ample space and work. - Chris Bowers ---------------------------------------------- Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both! -> Confirmed below (books through 7/31/07 for volunteer registration) with Site Coordinator. They have 30 cases at this time. Mostly roofs, drywall and 7 Caseworkers also assist with Grant writing for families in need. Focus is on elderly, special needs, low income and single folks. Umcor provides all salaries for staff, funding for building materials and familiies need to meet UMCOR criteria. You CAN REGISTER FOR FALL VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS! -------------------------------------------- Due to incredible volunteer response over the last few weeks, we cannot currently accept anymore volunteer teams for the period of time between March 15th and July 31st, 2007. We currently have nearly 8000 volunteers coming to help between March 1st and July 31st, and we feel that it will take our best efforts to process and plan enough work for these who have already scheduled. We are so very grateful for this outpouring of compassion, and hope that you will consider scheduling during the fall months, when we have ample space and work. - Chris Bowers ---------------------------------------------- Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both!
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notes: Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both! -> Due to incredible volunteer response over the last few weeks, we cannot currently accept anymore volunteer teams for the period of time between March 15th and July 31st, 2007. We currently have nearly 8000 volunteers coming to help between March 1st and July 31st, and we feel that it will take our best efforts to process and plan enough work for these who have already scheduled. We are so very grateful for this outpouring of compassion, and hope that you will consider scheduling during the fall months, when we have ample space and work. - Chris Bowers ---------------------------------------------- Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both!

main_phone: Disaster Response Center: 866-435-7091 -> Disaster Response Center: 866-435-7091 OR UMCOR main: 601 876 5307

notes: Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both! -> Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both!

notes: Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. -> Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county. They have a presence in Harrison & Hancock County both!
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notes: Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding -> Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding Camp Gulfside website description: Camp Gulfside is located on the grounds of what was Gulfside Assembly, one of our two United Methodist retreat centers on the Mississippi Coast. Established in 1923 by Bishop Robert E. Jones, the first black bishop to serve as a general superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it is a site of approximately 70 acres right on the Gulf. In 1980, Gulfside was dedicated as the 97th historical site of The United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, Katrina completely devastated this once-beautiful facility, and now plans are being made to rebuild, though it will be some time in the future. Our modular building at Gulfside has sleeping rooms equipped with bunk beds, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, lounge, and restrooms. The site also has a shower building and tool storage. Teams at Camp Gulfside can do much good in the communities of Pearlington, Waveland, Bay St. Louis, and all over Hancock county.

notes: Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding ~ ~ -> Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding

notes: Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS -> Disaster Response Center: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi Contact: Monica Ramey (or download volunteer packets at: http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763 Call toll-free: 866-435-7091 E-mail: disastercenter@meridianumc.org FAX: 601-486-4248 Our call center is located in Meridian and serves as the point of contact for churches, teams, and individuals wishing to come and work in Mississippi, make donations to our disaster relief, or simply get up-to-date information regarding the recovery process. Our primary focus is the scheduling of teams and individuals who wish to come and serve in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In the call center volunteers diligently serve as operators, assisting in any way they can with information. We are open five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Updates from the DRC The call center has been actively scheduling individuals and teams to help clean up homes and churches in the areas most affected by the disaster. As of August 15, the center has registered more than 25,000 volunteers to work on the coast, cleaning up homes and creating safe and sanitary living conditions. Volunteers fill a variety of roles, including coordination, clerical, general labor, clean up, and more. As Mississippi’s recovery process continues, we will have volunteers serving in many specialized roles as well, such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, counseling, children ministries, and so on. We will have need for persons with all types of skill levels, and welcome all volunteers. Up to now volunteers have been housed in one of our many United Methodist churches on the coast. However, we are beginning to transition to new host sites constructed for long-term volunteer housing as well as early response in future storms. Volunteer Camp Sites include: Camp Gulfside ~ Waveland, MS Camp St. Paul ~ Ocean Springs, MS Camp Love ~ Biloxi, MS Camp Hope ~ Vancleave, MS CAMP GULFSIDE DETAILS: ~Dorm/bunkbeds for up to 52 volunteers ~Separate sleeping for gender/bathroom/shower facilities ~Bring your own bedding ~Both groups/individuals are encouraged to come but individuals will need to work with a group on job sites ~Hot showers - 3 for men & 4 for women ~Indoor bathroom facilities ~Tools can be checked out but skilled trades volunteers are encouraged to bring their own (at your own risk) ~Some gutting still happening - Mostly repairs/rebuilding projects ~Large groups of volunteers must provide two cook volunteers and everyone is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and assisting in maintaining the camp as part of their service ~There is no fee to stay at Camp Gulfside but it costs $10.00/day to feed each volunteer 3 meals and cover utilities so DONATIONS ARE WELCOME ~Residents seeking assistance have case management assessment for needs and assistance in matching them with resources/advocacy and project assessment for repairs/rebuilding ~ ~
capacity: 50 -> 52

main_phone: Disaster Response Ctr.: To help with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Mississippi -> Disaster Response Center: 866-435-7091
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capacity: -> 50
website: -> http://mssite.brickriver.com/page.asp?TableName=oPages_6KF3UU&PrimaryKey=oPages_6KF3UU_ID&PKValue=763