Lake Charles Rebuild

Virginia Baptist Disaster Response has been invited into a new partnership for long-term rebuild in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Last year, two hurricanes went directly through Lake Charles, and most homes in the area sustained damage, much of which has not been repaired. We are partnering with Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church and the Carey Baptist Association to provide volunteers who can complete cleanup, replace damaged roofs, and restore interior flooring and walls.

How to Serve

Due to COVID-19 protocols, we are asking for groups of 5 or more people to sign up. Individuals may be able to register if guidelines are relaxed. We will begin serving May 30. Housing and meals will be provided on-site. Cost for volunteers will be $20 per day to offset the cost of volunteer housing, meals, insurance, and incidentals. For housing, will be a first for us – living on a boat provided by FriendShips.

COVID-19

BGAV and Virginia Baptist Disaster Response leaders are closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), and the federal government related to our operations at home and abroad. Our primary goal is to inform you of what we are learning from VDH in your preparations for addressing this crisis. BGAV receives regular briefings from the VDH and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.

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