Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have assessed damages. Recovery needs won’t be known until first responders, the Red Cross, and the U.S. “The best thing to do right now is pray and check on those you know who were in the path of the storm,” says Edwards. News about the storm’s damage will be distributed as information becomes available following assessments in the coming days. Kadia Edwards, ABHMS national coordinator, Volunteer Mobilization and Disaster Response Ministries, has been in contact with American Baptist regional executive ministers in areas affected by the storm and is waiting to hear about recovery needs of churches and their members. Dozens of people were killed by the massive weather system, which landed on the Gulf Coast in Port Fourchon, La., on Sunday, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.Īmerican Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)-on behalf of American Baptist Churches USA-is launching a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency appeal seeking support for families, churches and communities who will need help in the coming weeks and months as they recover and rebuild from the storm’s destruction. VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/3/21)-From Louisiana to New York and into the New England region, Hurricane Ida stormed across the United States this week leaving a trail of lost electrical power, flooded towns and transit systems, and rooftop rescues. Hurricane Ida Leaves Great Need in its Wake Give Now to One Great Hour of Sharing to Help MMBB carries forward a 100-plus-year tradition of offering competitive returns and experienced management advice to meet the unique needs of the religious community, so people of faith can focus on what matters most – their churches, congregations and communities. As pioneers in providing employee retirement benefits, we manage $3 billion in assets.
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MMBB Financial Services is the non-profit financial steward for more than 18,000 members and 5,000 churches and faith-based employers in the U.S. MMBB understands the need is great and helping its members during difficult times is a vital part of its ministry. If you are an MMBB member and find yourself struggling to purchase food, prescription drugs or medical services, make necessary home repairs, secure temporary lodging, or any other emerging needs because of Hurricane Ida, contact MMBB at 1-80 to discuss ministry support grant eligibility. On a case-by-case basis, MMBB gives limited tax-free emergency financial relief to ordained members and active lay members based on need. MMBB provides financial assistance through its non-contractual benefits program. This is part of MMBB’s outreach to members in times of distress. NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 9/15/21)-MMBB is offering emergency assistance to its members devastated by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Northeast - where many have lost homes, automobiles, personal belongings and have seen their livelihoods disrupted.ĭue to the disastrous effects of Hurricane Ida, MMBB will make one $3,500 ministry support grant per member available to those eligible. MMBB is offering emergency assistance to its members devastated by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Northeast
MMBB Makes Disaster Recovery Emergency Grants Available to Members
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