Disaster Response

Hurricane Ida – Relief Team

Trip Dates – October 3 – October 9

Compassion Outreach is teaming up with Samaritan’s Purse to assist homeowners affected by Hurricane Ida in the name of Jesus! If you want to know more please fill out the form below and Larry Bearden, our volunteer Disaster Relief Ministry leader, will be in contact with you.

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Trip Details

Date: October 3 – October 9
Where: Houma, Louisiana.
Why: Samaritan’s Purse has shared that they are receiving more “work requests” from homeowners than local volunteers are able to fulfill. They’ve invited partner churches to travel to help!
Cost: Only food expenses during travel. Samaritan’s Purse covers food/lodging while volunteering. Compassion Outreach will cover transportation expenses.
Ages: Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older. Youth, ages 14-15, must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian and youth, ages 16-17, must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Description: Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by Hurricane Ida and will help in Jesus’ Name with mud outs, roof tarping, debris cleanup, and chainsaw work.
Covid Testing: A negative Covid test from a provider is required within 72 hours of arriving in Louisiana.
Travel Details: Volunteers are encouraged to carpool. However, individuals can drive independently.
More Information: https://samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/nam/#volunteer-now