Disaster Response
Haiti Housing Network
Amazing VIDEO of Haiti "Rubble House"
built with partner Conscience International
In the aftermath of Katrina, disaster response became a significant part
of our
CBF-LA mission. Though not a first responder, we have found an important niche in the response network. See video of CBF disaster response.
Our own Reid Doster was early called to duty and along with Charles Ray, CBF National Disaster Response Coordinator, they have developed a nationally recognized team.
In 2010, the Fellowship disaster response team was accepted into the Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD). This group consists of 50 of the largest, strongest disaster response agencies in the country. And CBF was admitted to the organization as the 51st such group, bringing several key strengths to the table.
“CBF’s strengths are the generosity of its people and its staying power,” said Charles Ray. “We’ll come in up to a month after the event, and we’ll stay as long as it takes.”
Much of the current focus is now on Haiti. Reid has stories to tell in the exciting work of building houses for our neighbors in Haiti. CBF is taking the lead with several partners including Baptist General Convention of Texas, Fuller Center for Housing and Conscious International.
The goal is 1,000 houses in three years. Several individuals and churches in our state have already come forward with the $4,000 needed per house. Much more is needed to reach our goal. Follow God's prompting in helping move people in desperate need from tent cities to safe, permanent housing. Learn more here of the Haiti Housing Network.
See story of how Katrina has changed us.
Join the Fellowship's Disaster Response Ministry portal.
Haiti: 1,000 Homes in 3 Years
A Happy Progression:
Above you see two of the
1.3 million in Haiti who
still
sleep
in make shift “tents.”
Scene 2 shows the rebuilding of an earthquake resistant house using recycled rubble,
sweat quity, and the resilience and hope of a devastated people.
And finally, a completed house built in a safe and
culturally appropriate way made possible through the
gifts of many.Catch God's dream and vision
for us. $3,500 will put a family in a home.
Donate here. Learn more at Haiti Housing Network .
