Disaster Relief Abigail Rains Ms. Danehower’s 1 st block

Research  Natural Disasters occur frequently throughout the world every year.  Even when natural disasters occur in developed countries, resources from state, local, and federal governments are often stretched to the limit, depending on the magnitude of the event.  After these events many people are in desperate need of recovery.

Research (Cont.)  Hurricane Katrina is an example where faith- based organizations filled a tremendous gap left by government response by providing food, shelter, relief workers, financial assistance, and spiritual comfort.  These services were provided by volunteers affiliated with faith-based organizations at no cost to local, state, and federal governments.

Research (Cont.)  More can be done to help those in need because the funding that is used to respond to the disasters is not solely from the government.  Faith-Based organizations provide spiritual, emotional, and physical rehabilitation to the survivor, which helps to regain a healthy lifestyle.

Examples of Faith-Based Organizations  UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief)  UMVIM (United Methodist Volunteers in Mission)  NC’s Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief Ministry  Lutheran Disaster Response  Catholic Relief Services  Mennonite Disaster Service

Product: Aurora  Worked through the UMCOR in Aurora, NC, which was affected by Hurricane Irene doing repair work on houses.

Steps:  1. Brainstorm  2. Find a Mentor  3. Meet with Mentor  4. Complete project in Aurora  5. Presentation

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