notes: NY VOAD NOTES 11/9/12: Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS): MDS Command Post (Staten Island) at Oasis Christian Center, Midland Beach. NYC Mennonites focusing on Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach. Coordinating out of American Legion Hall, Broad Channel. Has trailers available for logistics, shower trailers and bunk houses. ------------------------------ FROM THE SITE 11/10/12: MDS volunteers dig in and clean up after Hurricane Sandy “We have boots on the ground,” reported Kevin King, Executive Director of Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS). He was referring to various groups of MDS volunteers that are responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. Sandy’s path of damage is widespread, as is the response of MDS volunteers. MDS volunteers worked in Garrett Co., MD, removing downed trees and branches. Garrett Co. is one of several counties that was covered by heavy snow during the hurricane. Volunteers worked in tandem with road crews and line repair trucks to clear roads as the repairs took place. Some roads remain closed and residents are without power. MDS volunteers from Pennsylvania began working in Staten Island, NY, on Nov. 3, and groups will continue to work there for several weeks. King traveled to Staten Island along with representatives from MDS Region I to coordinate a plan for a long-term clean up response. King described an area 10-miles-long and over a half-mile wide as “block after block of devastation.” MDS is working with the Oasis Christian Center in Staten Island and will work alongside other NY churches. MDS is currently mobilizing our volunteers. MDS volunteers come in for the day, work, and then return home. At the present time there are no overnight volunteers, as this would put strain on an already over-loaded infrastructure. Ruth Yoder Wenger, moderator of the New York City Council of Mennonite Churches and Executive Vice President of New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is working with MDS to coordinate the response. Wenger also represents MDS on the NYDIS board and is also pastor of North Bronx Mennonite Church. Tree removal and clean up plans are being made for Rhode Island and Connecticut and MDS volunteers from units in several other states are responding locally to clean up and repair needs. MDS accepts monetary donations to support the clean up work in all areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. MDS does not accept donations of food and other items. Monetary donations can be made online, in the US by phone (717) 735-3536, or by mailing a check to MDS, 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543. In Canada, call (866) 261-1274 or mail cheques to MDS, 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA. To designate the donation for Hurricane Sandy, write "Hurricane Sandy" in the memo line of the check. -> FROM THE SITE 11/10/12: MDS volunteers dig in and clean up after Hurricane Sandy “We have boots on the ground,” reported Kevin King, Executive Director of Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS). He was referring to various groups of MDS volunteers that are responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. Sandy’s path of damage is widespread, as is the response of MDS volunteers. MDS volunteers worked in Garrett Co., MD, removing downed trees and branches. Garrett Co. is one of several counties that was covered by heavy snow during the hurricane. Volunteers worked in tandem with road crews and line repair trucks to clear roads as the repairs took place. Some roads remain closed and residents are without power. MDS volunteers from Pennsylvania began working in Staten Island, NY, on Nov. 3, and groups will continue to work there for several weeks. King traveled to Staten Island along with representatives from MDS Region I to coordinate a plan for a long-term clean up response. King described an area 10-miles-long and over a half-mile wide as “block after block of devastation.” MDS is working with the Oasis Christian Center in Staten Island and will work alongside other NY churches. MDS is currently mobilizing our volunteers. MDS volunteers come in for the day, work, and then return home. At the present time there are no overnight volunteers, as this would put strain on an already over-loaded infrastructure. Ruth Yoder Wenger, moderator of the New York City Council of Mennonite Churches and Executive Vice President of New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is working with MDS to coordinate the response. Wenger also represents MDS on the NYDIS board and is also pastor of North Bronx Mennonite Church. Tree removal and clean up plans are being made for Rhode Island and Connecticut and MDS volunteers from units in several other states are responding locally to clean up and repair needs. MDS accepts monetary donations to support the clean up work in all areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. MDS does not accept donations of food and other items. Monetary donations can be made online, in the US by phone (717) 735-3536, or by mailing a check to MDS, 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543. In Canada, call (866) 261-1274 or mail cheques to MDS, 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA. To designate the donation for Hurricane Sandy, write "Hurricane Sandy" in the memo line of the check.
mission: OUR MISSION Mennonite Disaster Service is a volunteer network of Anabaptist churches that responds in Christian love to those affected by disasters in Canada and the United States. While the main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this service touches lives and nurtures hope, faith and wholeness. MDS HELPS THE MOST VULNERABLE MDS is the organized response of our churches to the needs of "neighbors" in time of disaster. We endeavor, in the spirit of Christian love, to follow Christ's example by giving time, talents, and energies to help relieve suffering caused by disasters. We understand the ministries of listening, cleanup, repair, reconstruction to be examples of "the cup of cold water" given to those in need. MDS focuses on helping the most vulnerable: the elderly, the handicapped, single parents, the unemployed, the uninsured and the underinsured. Our focus is on helping those who are not covered by traditional means of recovery. -> OUR MISSION Mennonite Disaster Service is a volunteer network of Anabaptist churches that responds in Christian love to those affected by disasters in Canada and the United States. While the main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this service touches lives and nurtures hope, faith and wholeness. MDS HELPS THE MOST VULNERABLE MDS is the organized response of our churches to the needs of "neighbors" in time of disaster. We endeavor, in the spirit of Christian love, to follow Christ's example by giving time, talents, and energies to help relieve suffering caused by disasters. We understand the ministries of listening, cleanup, repair, reconstruction to be examples of "the cup of cold water" given to those in need. MDS focuses on helping the most vulnerable: the elderly, the handicapped, single parents, the unemployed, the uninsured and the underinsured. Our focus is on helping those who are not covered by traditional means of recovery.
cat_notes: -> Keeping these VOAD notes internal because altho I am listing it as a 'volunteer camp' they aren't bringing in overnight volunteers yet. I am guessing they will be do a huge long term project after clean up and power restoration takes place. I don't want to list their equip. as 'available' though at this point since they are saying "we have it". Clearly they aren't fully operational till the ground is more stable - LTEL NY VOAD NOTES 11/9/12: Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS): MDS Command Post (Staten Island) at Oasis Christian Center, Midland Beach. NYC Mennonites focusing on Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach. Coordinating out of American Legion Hall, Broad Channel. Has trailers available for logistics, shower trailers and bunk houses.

notes: Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS): MDS Command Post (Staten Island) at Oasis Christian Center, Midland Beach. NYC Mennonites focusing on Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach. Coordinating out of American Legion Hall, Broad Channel. Has trailers available for logistics, shower trailers and bunk houses. -> NY VOAD NOTES 11/9/12: Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS): MDS Command Post (Staten Island) at Oasis Christian Center, Midland Beach. NYC Mennonites focusing on Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach. Coordinating out of American Legion Hall, Broad Channel. Has trailers available for logistics, shower trailers and bunk houses. ------------------------------ FROM THE SITE 11/10/12: MDS volunteers dig in and clean up after Hurricane Sandy “We have boots on the ground,” reported Kevin King, Executive Director of Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS). He was referring to various groups of MDS volunteers that are responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. Sandy’s path of damage is widespread, as is the response of MDS volunteers. MDS volunteers worked in Garrett Co., MD, removing downed trees and branches. Garrett Co. is one of several counties that was covered by heavy snow during the hurricane. Volunteers worked in tandem with road crews and line repair trucks to clear roads as the repairs took place. Some roads remain closed and residents are without power. MDS volunteers from Pennsylvania began working in Staten Island, NY, on Nov. 3, and groups will continue to work there for several weeks. King traveled to Staten Island along with representatives from MDS Region I to coordinate a plan for a long-term clean up response. King described an area 10-miles-long and over a half-mile wide as “block after block of devastation.” MDS is working with the Oasis Christian Center in Staten Island and will work alongside other NY churches. MDS is currently mobilizing our volunteers. MDS volunteers come in for the day, work, and then return home. At the present time there are no overnight volunteers, as this would put strain on an already over-loaded infrastructure. Ruth Yoder Wenger, moderator of the New York City Council of Mennonite Churches and Executive Vice President of New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is working with MDS to coordinate the response. Wenger also represents MDS on the NYDIS board and is also pastor of North Bronx Mennonite Church. Tree removal and clean up plans are being made for Rhode Island and Connecticut and MDS volunteers from units in several other states are responding locally to clean up and repair needs. MDS accepts monetary donations to support the clean up work in all areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. MDS does not accept donations of food and other items. Monetary donations can be made online, in the US by phone (717) 735-3536, or by mailing a check to MDS, 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543. In Canada, call (866) 261-1274 or mail cheques to MDS, 6A-1325 Markham Rd Winnipeg , MB R3T 4J6 CANADA. To designate the donation for Hurricane Sandy, write "Hurricane Sandy" in the memo line of the check.
mission: OUR MISSION Mennonite Disaster Service is a volunteer network of Anabaptist churches that responds in Christian love to those affected by disasters in Canada and the United States. While the main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this service touches lives and nurtures hope, faith and wholeness. MDS HELPS THE MOST VULNERABLE MDS is the organized response of our churches to the needs of "neighbors" in time of disaster. We endeavor, in the spirit of Christian love, to follow Christ's example by giving time, talents, and energies to help relieve suffering caused by disasters. We understand the ministries of listening, cleanup, repair, reconstruction to be examples of "the cup of cold water" given to those in need. MDS focuses on helping the most vulnerable: the elderly, the handicapped, single parents, the unemployed, the uninsured and the underinsured. Our focus is on helping those who are not covered by traditional means of recovery. -> OUR MISSION Mennonite Disaster Service is a volunteer network of Anabaptist churches that responds in Christian love to those affected by disasters in Canada and the United States. While the main focus is on clean up, repair and rebuilding homes, this service touches lives and nurtures hope, faith and wholeness. MDS HELPS THE MOST VULNERABLE MDS is the organized response of our churches to the needs of "neighbors" in time of disaster. We endeavor, in the spirit of Christian love, to follow Christ's example by giving time, talents, and energies to help relieve suffering caused by disasters. We understand the ministries of listening, cleanup, repair, reconstruction to be examples of "the cup of cold water" given to those in need. MDS focuses on helping the most vulnerable: the elderly, the handicapped, single parents, the unemployed, the uninsured and the underinsured. Our focus is on helping those who are not covered by traditional means of recovery.