Hurricane Ida Relief
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is mobilized and already delivering immediate aid to those impacted by Hurricane Ida. The initial assessment of the damage is staggering. The needs of those impacted are changing daily because of lack of access to power, refrigeration, water and housing. This will be a long-term commitment to the people impacted by this catastrophic destruction.
PDA will continue to work with Presbyterian leadership to respond to Hurricane Ida and remain engaged in the recovery efforts during the hurricane season of 2021, during which several named storms are expected to impact the region. After initial needs are addressed, PDA will remain — providing emotional and spiritual care and Long-Term Recovery to address unmet needs.
We invite you to join in this effort!
If you would like to give monetary donations to the effort in South Louisiana, you may do so in one of the following ways:
- Go to the Presbytery of South Louisiana website and click on the “Click Here to Give” banner.
- Go to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance online giving page, which also has information on how to give by phone or mail. PDA is using DR0001698 for the response to Hurricane Ida.
- Contribute to the efforts by donating to the Church. Please make checks payable to SBPC and write “Hurricane Ida Relief” in the memo line.
We want to thank the members and friends of Spring Branch Presbyterian who have already donated to help our neighbors that were impacted by Hurricane Ida. Our church is partnering with three organizations at this time to help with long term efforts for recovery. Members and friends are invited to participate in the opportunities below as they are able. Please contact Miguel in the church office if you have any questions on how to help. The Mission Team will continue to keep everyone informed as we learn more.
1. Presbytery of New Covenant Donation Drive The Presbytery of New Covenant is partnering with the Cajun Navy Ground Force who helped many of our neighbors and friends during Hurricane Harvey. We have provided a list below from the Presbytery of donations that they are taking at this time. We will be accepting donations over the next several Sunday’s and a bin has been placed outside of the church office for you to place your donations in. If you have a large donation you wish to give, please contact Miguel in the church office for pick-up.
From the Cajun Navy Ground Force:
- Gas – 5 Gallon Cans
- Bottled Water
- Water Jugs
- Tarps, Nails, Zip Ties and Bungees
- Gatorade
- Diapers and Wipes
- Clorox wipes
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- Sanitary Pads, Tampons
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Plates and Plastic Utensils
- Toiletries
- First Aid Supplies
- Non-perishable Food Items
- Pet Food
- Baby Formula and Baby Food
- Insect Repellent
- Covid Rapid Tests
- Bleach
- Work Gloves
- Trash Bags
- PPE
2. Hurricane Ida Family Support Gift Cards
Our friends at The Restoration Team through Houston Responds are collecting Visa and Mastercard gift cards to help buy supplies and materials to help repair homes. Any amount is welcome, and we will also accept Home Depot and Lowe’s cards as well. If you want to donate a gift card, please contact Miguel to drop off the gift card and to receive the necessary acknowledgement. Gift cards will be collected throughout the month of September.
3. Donations to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)
Spring Branch Presbyterian is collecting a special offering to go to a Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) fund that has been set up to help with Hurricane Ida relief. If you would like to make a financial gift to PDA, please make your checks payable to Spring Branch Presbyterian Church and write “Hurricane Ida Relief” in the memo line. Donations to PDA can be placed in the offering plate or mailed to the Church Office.
We will be accepting donations during the Wednesday Night Suppers in September. A cart and donation bin will be available for you to drop off your donations as you receive your meal.
Along with these giving opportunities, we invite everyone to continue to pray for our neighbors and friends that have been impacted by Hurricane Ida. The road to recovery will be long, and these families need our love and prayer at this time.
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