Disaster Relief
The Atlantic Northeast District (ANE) partners with Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) to support disaster response efforts. Congregations are encouraged to send volunteer groups, large or small, for a week at any of BDM's active sites. ANE's Disaster Response Coordinator is available to assist in coordinating and facilitating your group's participation.
Helpful Information
Congregations are encouraged to organize groups of up to 15 (or half groups of 7) volunteers who are able to travel and commit to one week of serving with the Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) Rebuild Program. Smaller groups of 7 or less or individuals, may also volunteer.
To volunteer, please contact Ed Olkowski, ANE District Disaster Coordinator by phone (302) 540-0920 or by email.
For van reservations contact Stan Dueck, Director of Discipleship Ministries at sdueck@ane-cob.org.
Travel costs for ANE congregations who travel to BDM work sites under the coordination of our District Disaster Coordinator may be reimbursed by funds from the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction and the Helping Hands Benevolence Fund.
The Brethren Disaster Relief Auction, Inc. hosts an auction every 4th weekend in September. Please visit their website to learn more about how you can volunteer.
ANE Stories of BDM Work
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