DALLAS—Texas Baptist Men received a $125,000 grant from the Greater Houston Storm Relief Fund and the Greater Houston Community Foundation to assist with long-term recovery and repair of homes affected by floods last April.
TBM is seeking to mobilize volunteers to repair about 30 damaged homes through its long-term disaster recovery ministry, a program previously handled by the Baptist General Convention of Texas and its Executive Board staff.
“We are excited to have this opportunity to assist several families who would not otherwise be receiving assistance,” said Terry Henderson, state director of TBM disaster relief and recovery. “Long-term recovery is a new ministry for TBM, and being granted these funds will help us with a successful beginning.”
TBM long-term recovery seeks to serve individuals and families who are uninsured, disabled or elderly. The program works with disaster survivors throughout the long-term restoration process by partnering with churches, associations, humanitarian organizations and other recovery teams to mobilize volunteers, gather and transport donated items, provide prayer and spiritual support, and raise awareness of specific needs.
For information about how to volunteer in long-term recovery, click here or contact Marla Bearden at (214) 537-7358 or Gerald Davis at (214) 924-6401.
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