status: Standby -> Open

notes: 9/08 Update: Hurricane Ike caused widespread damage in Cameron. Some reports are that damage from Ike is as bad or worse than damage from Rita. MDS personnel are currently assessing damage for response this winter. Project is currently closed and will reopen January 2009. --------------------------------------------------------------- Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. MDS provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ALL denominations (or non affiliated) volunteer groups are welcome! Volunteer Status: THIS SITE IF FULL THROUGH April 2008 (Please call for cancellation spots through 4/08) For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. -> This is the MDS Update for February 11, 2010 Disaster: 2008 Hurricane Ike The family for our fourth house could not hide their excitement as they saw the frame of their house take shape on their concrete piers. In addition to the physical changes on the houses, volunteers hoped their week of service provided some confirmation to the people of Cameron that God and God's people care about them. ====== Project Start Date: November 2006/ Re-open November, 2009 Volunteer Status: Volunteers to Date: 717 Jobs Started: 37 Jobs Completed: 33 Project End Date: Disaster Description Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Over four years after Rita hit there are still many vacant lots and many residents have not returned to the area. Update September 2008: Hurricane Ike caused widespread damage to Cameron. Some reports are that damage from Ike is as bad as or worse than damage from Rita. MDS Response MDS set up a project site on a vacant property east of the town of Cameron. With God's help over the last four years volunteers completed numerous repair jobs and nine new homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. Many willing volunteers worked hard to help restore hope to Cameron and it's surrounding communities. MDS is preparing to return to Cameron this winter. ===== 9/08 Update: Hurricane Ike caused widespread damage in Cameron. Some reports are that damage from Ike is as bad or worse than damage from Rita. MDS personnel are currently assessing damage for response this winter. Project is currently closed and will reopen January 2009. --------------------------------------------------------------- Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. MDS provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ALL denominations (or non affiliated) volunteer groups are welcome! Volunteer Status: THIS SITE IF FULL THROUGH April 2008 (Please call for cancellation spots through 4/08) For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer.

name: Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS), Cameron -> Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS), Cameron (Reopening 1/09)
notes: Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. MDS provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ALL denominations (or non affiliated) volunteer groups are welcome! Volunteer Status: THIS SITE IF FULL THROUGH April 2008 (Please call for cancellation spots through 4/08) For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer. -> 9/08 Update: Hurricane Ike caused widespread damage in Cameron. Some reports are that damage from Ike is as bad or worse than damage from Rita. MDS personnel are currently assessing damage for response this winter. Project is currently closed and will reopen January 2009. --------------------------------------------------------------- Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. MDS provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ALL denominations (or non affiliated) volunteer groups are welcome! Volunteer Status: THIS SITE IF FULL THROUGH April 2008 (Please call for cancellation spots through 4/08) For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer.
status: Open -> Standby
areas_served: -> Cameron Parish
eligibility: -> Hurricanes Rita & Ike

website: http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA -> http://mds.mennonite.net/projects/cameron_la/
cat_notes: LTel 2/12/08: Update by phone with Vol. Coordinator Sarah Yoder -> 9/3/08 LTel: Dayle, the direct link for some reason is not working. But if you go to the MDS site and click on projects and then choose Cameron, it appears this is still an active MDS project. They are really good about updating their site and projects. LTel 2/12/08: Update by phone with Vol. Coordinator Sarah Yoder

name: Mennonite Disaster Service, Cameron -> Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS), Cameron

cat_notes: -> LTel 2/12/08: Update by phone with Vol. Coordinator Sarah Yoder

notes: Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. MDS provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ALL denominations (or non affiliated) volunteer groups are welcome! Volunteer Status: This site is full until April 2008 (Please call for cancellation spots through 4/08) For Volunteer Coordination, please contact: Sarah Yoder - -> Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. MDS provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ALL denominations (or non affiliated) volunteer groups are welcome! Volunteer Status: THIS SITE IF FULL THROUGH April 2008 (Please call for cancellation spots through 4/08) For Volunteer Coordination please contact: Sarah Yoder - 717-859-2210 or 800-241-8111 ALL denominations and unaffiliated individuals/groups are welcome to come volunteer.

notes: Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. Volunteer Status: This site is full until April 2008 (Please call for cancellation spots through 4/08) Volunteers to Date: 294 Jobs Started: 12 Jobs Completed: 8 -> Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. MDS provides week long volunteer opportunities with free accomodations (donation appreciated "but never asked for") & meals. ALL denominations (or non affiliated) volunteer groups are welcome! Volunteer Status: This site is full until April 2008 (Please call for cancellation spots through 4/08) For Volunteer Coordination, please contact: Sarah Yoder -

notes: Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. Volunteer Status: This site is full until April 2008. Volunteers to Date: 294 Jobs Started: 12 Jobs Completed: 8 -> Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. Volunteer Status: This site is full until April 2008 (Please call for cancellation spots through 4/08) Volunteers to Date: 294 Jobs Started: 12 Jobs Completed: 8

notes: Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. -> Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee. Volunteer Status: This site is full until April 2008. Volunteers to Date: 294 Jobs Started: 12 Jobs Completed: 8

organization: Church -> Faith-Based Disaster Recovery
website: -> http://www.mds.mennonite.net/Projects/Cameron__LA

parish: -> Cameron
main_phone: volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111 -> Volunteer Info/Scheduling Line: (800) 241-8111
mgt_contact changed.
mgt_phone changed.
address: -> 1593 Marshall Street
notes: This site will open on January 6, 2008 -> Cameron Parish, in the southwest corner of Louisiana next to Texas , was known as a beach and fishing destination before it was devastated by Hurricane Rita in September 2005. Two years after Rita hit, the community is still in the recovery process, with many still living in FEMA trailers. MDS has started repairing and rebuilding homes in partnership with Faith Share, an ecumenical group that is working as the Long Term Recovery Committee.
zip: 00000 -> 70631
latitude: -> 29.787196
longitude: -> -93.264544
region: -> Gulf
status: Standby -> Open
email changed.
mission: 2008 MDS All-Unit Meeting Come join us for a weekend of fellowship, information and renewal at the 2008 Annual All-Unit Meeting in Portland , Oregon from February 8-9, 2008. Network and meet with MDS staff and volunteers from the and . More information and registration forms can be found at www.mds.mennonite.net ->
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main_phone: -> volunteer Information/scheduling line: (800) 241-8111
notes: This site will close on April 14. -> This site will open on January 6, 2008
status: Closed -> Standby
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temp_perm: -> Temporary
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mission: -> 2008 MDS All-Unit Meeting Come join us for a weekend of fellowship, information and renewal at the 2008 Annual All-Unit Meeting in Portland , Oregon from February 8-9, 2008. Network and meet with MDS staff and volunteers from the and . More information and registration forms can be found at www.mds.mennonite.net
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name: Mennonite Disaster Services, Cameron -> Mennonite Disaster Service, Cameron

status: Unknown -> Closed