Volunteers joining a Gulf Coast resident returning home. Photo courtesy Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church, Maryland. In acknowledgement of four years following the landfall of Hurricane Katrina, we give thanks to God for the healing that has happened in many affected communities. We also remember that there is much more to rebuild, and we say thank you to the tens of thousands who have been the physical presence and witness to Christ's healing love for families impacted by the disaster.
Your support, whether through donations, volunteerism, prayer or partnership, has energized the work of helping the most vulnerable in the Gulf Coast area.
With your help, over the past four years, PDA has helped bring families home. We have gutted and/or repaired 3,603 homes and have rebuilt 702 homes for those who lost everything. More than 41,000 volunteers have come from places near and far to help in this effort, and have given approximately 2 million hours of service.
PDA has sponsored Presbyterian mission trips for youth through hosting special summer work opportunities, providing a way for youth teams to be involved in the ministry of disaster recovery in the Gulf Coast.
PDA continues to support long-term recovery in the region. Repair and rebuilding efforts have been undertaken in coordination with community and faith-based recovery groups in the affected areas as a ministry of presence to those still recovering.
Please continue to be an advocate for hurricane-affected families. Volunteers are still needed in the recovery efforts.
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