Mennonite Disaster Service, RV Program - Newton, TX
Faith-Based Disaster Recovery Services
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About this facility
- Mission
- Despite the geographical magnitude of this storm, MDS Executive Director, Kevin King, considers MDS to be blessed. “Responding to Hurricane Ike and Gustav will add to the workload of our ongoing work of Katrina and Rita, but with God’s help and the generosity of our donors and volunteers, all things are possible!” Contributions are being accepted for the recent hurricanes. If you wish to give, please designate your gift as follows; “2008 Gulf Coast Hurricanes: Gustav and Ike.”
- Eligibility
- Impacted by Hurricane Ike, Rita, Katrina
- Service
- Temporary
Notes
Project Start Date: January 2007
Volunteer Status: This project is closed.
Volunteers to Date: 50
Jobs Started: 6
Jobs Completed: 6
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Project Schedule:
Project will reopen October 6, 2008
December 19- Closed for Holidays
January 5 - Project Open
For more information on the RV program, contact Don and Marilyn Buller, RV Program Coordinators (US Volunteers) at mdsrv(at)mds.mennonite.net ckearsley(at)mds.mennonite.net or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian Volunteers) at epetersroja(at)mds.mennonite.net or (866) 261-1274 (toll free).
Volunteer Information:
Please download and read the files listed below if you are planning and preparing for travel to work in Newton.
Newton RV Program Information on website!
Volunteer Information On website!
NOTE from website included:
Although it is hard for the community to watch, feeling as though their hands are tied behind their backs, MDS has called upon its Early Response Teams (ERT) from Arkansas and Missouri. These recently trained groups are well equipped with chainsaws for cleaning debris, tarping for roofs, and a host of other tools designed for early response assistance. They will be housed in Newton, Texas, an MDS camp site.
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If you are interested in volunteering to help with clean up please call our office, (800) 241-8111, to find out current opportunities.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULING
Don’t wait until winter to volunteer! Volunteers are needed for the fall months. Fall projects with openings include Newton, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana.
RV projects will be open in Marble Falls and Newton, Texas.
URGENT NEEDS
Skilled crew leaders are needed in several locations from October 6 to December 12. Call (800) 241-8111 to volunteer. In Canada call (866) 261-1274.
Contributions may be sent to:
USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or
Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6
ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate
Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111
Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details.