presbyterian disaster assistance Archives

The heart of Haiti beats strong following Hurricane Matthew

Posted October 6th, 2016

Through the eyes and ears of her friends on the scene, Cindy Corell shares about Hurricane Matthew’s unwelcome assault upon Haiti and the resolve of the amazingly resilient people she’s been sent to serve. At the time of this posting, Hurricane Matthew had reportedly killed at least 25 people, most in Haiti.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance follows Hurricane Matthew’s path of destruction

Posted October 5th, 2016

As Hurricane Matthew continues to churn across the Atlantic toward the U.S. coast, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has been reaching out to its partners in Haiti and Cuba.

Presbyterians to hear firsthand account of Syrian Refugee Crisis

Posted September 23rd, 2016

As Syria’s fragile U.S./Russian negotiated cease fire agreement hangs in the balance, Presbyterian congregations are hearing about the work to help refugees who have remained in the region.

Presbytery Disaster Assistance continues relief efforts in the wake of Gulf flooding

Posted August 26th, 2016

The flooding the weekend of August 13–14 dumped nearly 22 inches of rain in parts of Louisiana and other Gulf states, according to the National Weather Service. The American Red Cross and other agencies said it was the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and some said the damage was more widespread than in Hurricane Katrina.

Residents and aid groups say Gulf flooding has been overwhelming

Posted August 26th, 2016

Cleanup continues in the aftermath of devastating flooding in the Gulf Region, two weeks ago. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is on the ground providing assistance to the Presbytery of South Louisiana, working together with local and national partners, to meet immediate and long terms needs.

Church wraps up Hurricane Sandy relief, looks for new calling

Posted August 26th, 2016

new calling In the nearly four years since Hurricane Sandy struck the United States, volunteer work teams from across the country have traveled to the hard-hit regions, particularly New Jersey and New York, to help people recover and return to their homes. But after months of hosting recovery teams, one church believes the time has come to close the doors on its Sandy relief efforts.

Charleston residents still reeling 10 months after historic flooding

Posted August 23rd, 2016

hile residents begin the recovery effort from catastrophic flooding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and parts of Mississippi, the people of Charleston, South Carolina are still dealing with the impact of their historic flooding.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance deploys National Response Team in the wake of Gulf flooding

Posted August 19th, 2016

In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in the Gulf region, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is providing assistance to the Presbytery of South Louisiana and reached out to the Presbytery of Mississippi. PDA has approved two grants to be used to address community needs.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to Baton Rouge and Gulf flooding

Posted August 18th, 2016

Our hearts, prayers and thoughts go out to the people of Baton Rouge and communities in the Gulf region in the wake of catastrophic flooding and loss of life. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has deployed its National Response Team members at the invitation of the presbytery.

Churches embrace Olympic refugee team, other athletes

Posted August 18th, 2016

As many in the world observed and cheered the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, church leaders spoke out in support of the Olympic refugee team and the place of public honor it offered for refugees competing in the games.