CBF Disaster Response
Although not a disaster relief organization, the Fellowship responds when major disasters strike around the world through its own resources or through partner organizations. When gift-in-kind donations are helpful in disaster relief, the Fellowship serves as a clearinghouse, matching a donor with a need in the disaster zone. Frequently, the Fellowship establishes a designated fund, where individuals and churches can financially contribute to relief for a specific disaster. When volunteers are needed, the Fellowship invites individuals and groups to apply for various service opportunities in the disaster zone.
The Fellowship's model for response ministry is to be a long-term presence, helping communities recover and rebuild. This is most notably seen in CBF's response to the Asian tsunami in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In both areas, the Fellowship spent years helping individuals and communities rebuild.
Follow updates: When disasters strike, the Fellowship uses its blog to keep you up-to-date on recent developments and ways you can help. Learn more>>>
Give: In CBF's Gift Catalog, there are several disaster response ministries you can be part of. Learn more>>>
Contact: Charles Ray, the Fellowship's national disaster response coordinator at (501) 680-2722 (C) or (501) 223-8586 (W).
News: The Fellowship responds to many disasters worldwide. Check out CBF news for new ways the Fellowship is responding to crisis situations.
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