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This is the MDS Update for September 2020

Early Response to Hurricane Laura
Project Director and two supporting Leadership Volunteers throughout the fall 2020 months. Specific dates, duties, and location are still developing.

We expect to begin scheduling Leadership Volunteers from our winter 2021 waitlist beginning in early October.

https://mds.mennonite.net/mds-response-to-hurricane-laura/

NOTE: Given the COVID-19 pandemic, MDS has put into place some requirements for how projects will operate in the coming months. These include some additional health & safety practices to ensure the health & safety of our volunteers, clients, and community partners. The specific practices will be put into place at each project and may be updated as recommendations and regulations change. Due to the closure of the U.S./Canadian border, the Canadian government travel advisory against travel to the U.S., and uncertainty about insurance coverage for COVID-19-related medical costs, MDS Canada is currently not sending or supporting volunteers serving in the U.S. We continue to evaluate this situation and look forward to the day when Canadians can again serve on U.S. projects.

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This is the MDS Update for July 26, 2012

CURRENT NEEDS
Begin planning now for a short or long-term assignment this fall. Volunteers will be needed in Bastrop, TX, Birmingham, AL, Cordova, AL, Joplin, MO, Minot, ND and West Liberty, KY beginning in October.

If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please call (800) 241-8111 or e-mail syoder@mds.mennonite.net for more information.

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This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010

We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111.

Contributions may be sent to:
USA: 1018 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501 or
Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6
Donate Online: Donate

Telephone: (717) 859-2210 or (800) 241-8111

Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities. Call our office to learn more details.

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MDS project listings*
All MDS projects will close for Christmas break from December 15, 2007 - January 6, 2008 except for Johnson Bayou RV project which closes on December 20, 2007.
The MDS projects in Greensburg , Mobile and New Orleans have openings for the first two weeks of December but aside from that, all projects are currently full until March.
Occasionally there are cancellations. If you would like to be called about volunteer needs on short-notice (1-3 weeks), please call Sarah Yoder at (800) 241-8111 in advance.
*Except where noted, to schedule, all short-term and US long-term volunteers call (800) 241-8111 . Canadian long-term volunteers call (866) 261-1274 .

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SEE URGENT NEEDS BELOW at bottom of list:

Toll-free Project Updates

1-800-241-8111
Volunteer Information
See projects listed below for specifics.
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MDS Extension Office
6A-1325 Markham Rd
Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6
CANADA
T: (866) 261-1274 (Can. only)
T: (204) 261-1274
F: (204) 261-1279
mdscn@mds.mennonite.net

MDS Binational Office
1018 Main St
Akron , PA 17501
USA
T: (717) 859-2210
F: (717) 859-4910
mdsus@mds.mennonite.net

Mennonite Disaster Service is a channel through which various
constituencies of the Anabaptist church can respond to those
affected by disasters in North America.

While our main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes,
this activity becomes a means of touching lives and helping people
regain faith and wholeness.

Contributions may be sent to:
: 1018 Main Street , Akron , PA 17501 or
: 6A-1325 Markham Rd , Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6
ONLINE: www.mds.mennonite.net/donate

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PROJECT LISTINGS

Bayou La Batre, Alabama
http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Bayou_La_Batre__AL
This site closed at the end of March.
Completed projects

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February 11, 2010
AMERICAN SAMOA

Disaster: 2009 Tsunami

This week we again started with a number of days of very serious rains! We dash from shelter to vehicle to stay somewhat dry. This week we started at Veli’s home. The family had helped us by moving their belongings into an attached “lean”. We were able to replace the roof with only a five-minute rain.

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February 11, 2010
Cameron, Louisiana
http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA
Cameron, Louisiana
The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them

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Chunchula, Alabama (RV Program)
http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/RVProgram
This site is closed at the end of February.
Completed projects

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February 11, 2010
Diamond, Louisiana
DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES
URGENT NEEDS

A Project Director and an Office Manager are needed from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20 in Diamond, LA. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties and Project Directors are responsible for the leadership of the project. If you are interested, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (866) 261-1274 in Canada.

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GREENSBURG, KANSAS
Disaster: May 2007 Tornado
Day volunteers call (985) 291-1296 , overnight volunteers call (800) 241-8111 to schedule.

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JOHNSON BAYOU, LOUISIANA
Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes
This is an RV project.
closes on December 20, 2007.

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Hackberry, Louisiana (RV Program)
http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Hackberry__LA
Completed projects

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LIVINGSTON, TEXAS
Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes
This site will open on January 6, 2008

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April 12, 2007
Mobile, Alabama
DISASTER: GULF COAST HURRICANES
There is space for volunteers from December 1-15.

http://mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Mobile__AL

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February 11, 2010
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA - RV
Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project
The house we are working on now is getting the old siding ripped off, insulated and new siding put up. We are painting as we go. We will also build a porch and put shutters on the house.

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February 11, 2010
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike
Several of the volunteers helped Ms. Jacqueline finish packing and moving her belongings so repairs to the floors could begin. Winds from Hurricane Ike damaged the roof, allowing water to come into the house, damaging the floors as well. Rotted flooring has been replaced with new wood.

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February 11, 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana
DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES
Despite having a smaller crew this week, much was accomplished. The Ms. H house had all of the walls and ceilings covered with sheet rock plus one and a half coats of mud were applied. The Mrs. G house had most of the inside of the house covered with sheet rock, and mudding got off to a good start.
Convent address: 2710 Gentilly Blvd.,
New Orleans , LA 70122

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NEWTON, TEXAS
Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes
This is an RV project. This site will open on January 6, 2008

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February 11, 2010
CHEEK, TEXAS
Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike RV Project
Mr. Chris’s house was put on hold until Thursday, waiting for approval to repair more than was originally scheduled. When we began working on the house we found much more damage than met the eye at first glance. As soon as we were granted approval, Jim and Pete began to pull out the bottom half of the drywall to rid the house of mold and also allow for rewiring.

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February 11, 2010
Pass Christian, Mississippi
Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes
We dedicated Miss Rose Marie’s house on Tuesday. Several of her siblings, children, grandchildren, and neighbors showed up for the celebration. Several of our volunteers took part in presenting Miss Rose Marie with a Bible, a wall-hanging, a house key, and an occupancy permit. Tears filled her eyes as she thanked everyone involved in completing her home. She is very excited to be able to “come back home”.

PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI (Coordinated by Storm Aid Group)
Disaster: 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes

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April 12, 2007
Point Aux Chenes, Louisiana
DISASTER: 2005 GULF COAST HURRICANES

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February 11, 2010
DULZURA, CALIFORNIA
Disaster: 2007 Wildfires
Another week has come and gone, and once again we are happy with progress made. We got another permit last week and this week the ground work started on the P-L home. God continues to guide, give wisdom and safety, and provide the skills needed for the jobs to move forward.

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February 11, 2010
RAMONA, CALIFORNIA
Disaster: 2007 Wildfires
By the end of the week the James’ house had transformed itself from stem walls into a house with trusses in place ready to receive the roof sheathing. The weather cooperated and much work was accomplished.

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Urgent Needs
There is a need for project leadership various MDS projects. Call (800) 241-8111 to schedule.

http://mds.mennonite.net/Volunteer

Skilled and long-term volunteers always needed
MDS is always looking for workers skilled in building trades, site supervisors, project directors and cooking staff. If you fit any of these categories, please register that you would be available to volunteer with MDS, if not immediately then perhaps in the near future.

This is the Mennonite Disaster Service update for November 21, 2007.

Visit us on the web at: www.mds.mennonite.net
MDS Activity Summary (information to pass along):
Toll-free volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111