[amc] MDS Update: November 29, 2012
- From: Lee Lever <leelever@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:32:27 -0600
Subject: MDS Update: November 29, 2012
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To: leelever@xxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:14:27 +0000
This is the MDS Update for November 29, 2012
URGENT NEEDS
A small framing crew is needed in Bastrop, TX, the week of Dec. 9.
CURRENT NEEDS
The RV program in Cordova, AL, has a few openings in January. RV project
volunteers work four days each week, stay in their own self-contained RV, and
make their own meals.
Electricians are needed in Minot, ND, Dec. - Mar.
If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please call (800)
241-8111 or e-mail syoder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more information.
Employment Opportunity
Mennonite Disaster Service is seeking two energetic Disaster Response
Coordinators. One will be based in the Central States and cover the western
half of the US. The other will be based in and cover the eastern half of the
US. The primary responsibility is to train, mentor and encourage the MDS units
and regions to respond to disasters; from investigation, clean up, and project
set up through completion. Extensive travel required. Applicants must be active
in an Anabaptist church and committed to the Anabaptist faith and peace
position.
See the full job description at the MDS website, mds.mennonite.net. Resumes may
be sent to jobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or MDS, Attn: Human Resources, 583 Airport
Rd, Lititz, PA 17543. Review of resumes begins immediately. Recruitment
continues until the positions are filled.
MDS cleans up after Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy’s numbers are hard to absorb. The 800-mile-wide storm caused
damage in ten states. Over 475,000 families have registered for assistance from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The death toll has increased,
with 125 fatalities now reported. Yet there is hope.
Stephen Kriss, Director of Communication and Leadership cultivation at
Franconia Mennonite Conference and MDS volunteer, writes about MDS’ work in
Staten Island, NY.
“(MDS) volunteers are busy with about 50 jobs waiting. Residents are working
alongside volunteers. The process of tearing out and cleaning up is dirty,
smelly, musty. Even on crisp fall days, the air inside the flooded houses is
damp and heavy. These days (after) Thanksgiving, the gratitude is evident.
Staten Islanders still tear up quickly. It’s tough to find temporary housing.
It’s tough to imagine getting through this and getting to the other side. It’s
tough to sort through belongings and to remember the surprising wave of water
that submerged the neighborhood as it never had before. There’s a sense of loss
alongside a sense of genuine hope. These days (after) Thanksgiving the efforts
seem persistent, patient, generous, unhurried, less frantic. There’s still much
to be done. And yet, there’s still much to be thankful for even in the midst of
an unthinkable disaster. Hope and help keep showing up.”
Clean up from Hurricane Sandy continues in many locations. At the end of last
week over 225 MDS volunteers in Staten Island had completed more than 30 jobs.
Repairs on the Oasis Christian Center church and parsonage have begun, as well
as repairs in homes that were gutted earlier. Volunteers are cleaning up in
Howard Beach, NY, and the volunteers in Far Rockaway, NY, cleaned up and gutted
the First Church of God.
Many of the volunteers are coming from local Anabaptist churches in NY and
others are from nearby locations where the volunteers can drive in for the day,
then return home at night.
All potential day volunteers need to call the binational office (717) 735-3536,
to register. A limited number of volunteer groups will be accepted each day.
Follow the response to Hurricane Sandy on the MDS website or on Facebook.
BRAITHWAITE, LOUISIANA –Storm Aid Project
Disaster: 2012 Hurricane Isaac
Clean up work continues in Braithwaite, LA, with volunteers through MDS Storm
Aid. Some repair work has also begun.
BASTROP, TEXAS
Disaster: 2011 Wildfires
Great progress has been made with the full crews we've had in the past three
weeks. Mr. Dan’s house will have the drywall finished and interior painting
will begin this week. Ms. Veronika’s house passed the open wall inspection with
flying colors on Monday and insulation and drywall will begin this week. Mr.
Kenneth’s house is at the rough-in plumbing and electrical stage, siding is
being painted, and the house is ready for a metal roof. The foundation for Mr.
Humberto’s house is finished and it will be framed in January. The foundation
for Mr. Guy’s house will be finished this week.
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Disaster: 2011 Tornados
This week’s group worked very hard. One crew assembled cabinets and installed
trim and flooring in Ms. Macollee’s home. Another crew spent their time on a
roof taking off three layers of shingles and uncovering surprises as they went
along. Several of the guys worked late trowelling concrete. God continues to
show us how his hand has been with us and we are ever so grateful for this. We
anticipate dedicating Ms. Macollee’s home at the end of next week.
CORDOVA, ALABAMA - RV Project
Disaster: 2011 Tornados
The Cordova RV workers are an eager bunch and have accomplished many things
this week. The house is really beginning to look like a home for Mr. Steve and
Mrs. Marsha. We finished mudding and sanding the drywall except for a little
more work needed in the two bathrooms. Everyone worked hard at cleaning dust
off of the walls and then took a roller in hand and got the three bedrooms
primed.
MDS Cordova RV photos on Facebook.
JOPLIN, MISSOURI
Disaster: 2011 Tornado
A group of 19 volunteers was in Joplin this week. On Monday, the group worked
at two different sites. Both houses were at similar stages of construction. By
the end of the week, both houses had the soffit and siding installed and the
exterior construction was completed. On the inside, insulation was installed
and drywall was hung at both houses and taping and mudding was begun at one.
MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA
Disaster: 2011 Floods
Last week a capable group of volunteers came from varied towns in Manitoba.
Their contributions to the week – the physical labor, conversations,
stimulating morning devotions and good spirit – created another link in the MDS
chain. Work this week was focused on two homes. The exterior siding is complete
at Mr. Oly and Ms. Tammy’s house. Their drywall is hung, taped, mudded and
ready for painting. In Ms. Cindy and Mr. Marvin’s house work was done on walls
and the bathroom. Their walls were also taped and mudded and are ready for
painting. Plumbing was done in the bathroom by two volunteers with plumbing
experience. How grateful we were for their expertise.
WEST LIBERTY, KENTUCKY
Disaster: 2012 Tornado
Mr. Anthony and Ms. Angie’s home was destroyed by the Mar. 2 tornado. Since the
house and porch roofs were completed the previous week, this week we moved on
to work on the soffit, fascia and vertical siding. Inside work included drywall
framing on the walls, the addition of the first six inches of wall insulation
and installing drywall on the ceiling. On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, the eight
workers at the house were invited to a Thanksgiving meal by the neighbors
living next door.
Contributions may be sent to:
USA: 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543 or
Can.: 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6
Donate online
Tel: USA (800) 241-8111 Can. (866) 261-1274
Remember the variety of ways you can give to MDS – volunteer your time, give
money through cash donations, planned gifts, bequests and traded securities.
Call our office to learn more details.
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