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Reconstruction
Birmingham, AL (1/7/12 – 1/28/12)
Disaster: Tornadoes, April 2011
Project Managers: Fred & Mary Visser
On-Site Managers: Roy & Polly Stanley
Construction Supervisors: Lawrence & Marie DePeuter
Team: Julian & Norma Baas, Arnold & Betty Steenbergen, Phyllis Lont, Henk & Pat Getkate, Phil & Kathy Kornoelje, Bob & Linda Velderman, LeRoy & Carolyn Koppendrayer, Fred & Sandi Hoffman, Merle & Thelma Smallegan, Chuck & Gerri Ledeboer, Bert & Lynda Steensma, Al & Char Ledeboer
Galveston, TX (1/7/12 – 1/28/12)
Disaster: Hurricane Ike, Fall 2008
Project Managers: Rick & Bonnie Wiersma
On-Site Managers: Rick & Bonnie Wiersma
Construction Supervisors: Joel & Angie Ploegstra
Team: Bill & Mary Dracht, Terry & Arla Reimink, John & Janie Bare, John & Gloria Vander Zwaag, Harold & Mary Van Hulzen, Dean & Grace Bos, Rick & Ruth Jongejan, Richard & Trudy Bouma, Case & Marlene Korver
Hyde County, NC (OPENING SOON!)
Disaster: Hurricane Irene, August 2011
Project Managers: John & Sandra Elsinga
On-Site Managers:
Construction Supervisors:
Group Sites
Jan 7 - 14: Goshen, NY and Sussex, NJ CRC's serving in Jackson/DeKalb Counties AL
Jan 14-21: Beaverdam CRC serving in Jackson/DeKalb Counties AL
Jan 14-21: 1st RCA of Sully IA serving in Birmingham AL
Jan 21-28: Orland Park CRC or Orland Park IL serving in Jackson/DeKalb Counties AL
Jan 21-28: North Ridge Community Church of Eldridge IA serving in Jackson/DeKalb Counties AL
Jan 24- Feb 4: Cornerstone Community Church of Mears MI serving in Nashville TN
Jan 28-Feb 4: Orland Park CRC of Orland Park IL serving in Jackson/DeKalb Counties AL
Needs Assessment
DRS has sent Needs Assessment teams to: Brookings, OR (April 2011), Marion & Franklin Counties, AL (May 2011), Wake County, NC (June 2011), Passaic County, NJ (June 2011), Catoosa County, GA (June 2011), Birmingham, AL (June 2011), Birmingham, AL (July 2011), Lee County, NC (July 2011), Bradley County, TN (July 2011), Walker County, AL (August 2011), Marion & Franklin Counties, AL (Sept 2011), Calhoun County, AL (Sept 2011), Cullman County, AL (Sept 2011), Joplin, MO – 2 teams (Oct 2011), Marshall County, AL (Oct 2011), Pierre, SD (Oct 2011), Chickasaw County, MS (Nov 2011), Madison County, AL (Nov 2011), Beaufort County, NC (Nov 2011), Lawrence County, Alabama (Jan 2012)
Lawrence County, Alabama (1/14/12 – 1/28/12)
Disaster: Tornadoes, April 2011
Regional Project Managers: Len & Carrie Blauwkamp
Leaders: Ron & Ann Dirkse
Team: Bob & Cindy Dozeman, Doug & Mary Van Der Meulen
Rapid Response
DRS has sent Rapid Response teams to: Burtts Corner, New Brunswick (Dec. 2010), Sanford, NC (April 2011), Birmingham, AL (May 2011), Battle Creek, MI (June 2011), Hyde County, NC - 2 teams (Sept 2011), Paterson, NJ (Oct 2011)
Construction Estimator
DRS has sent Construction Estimators to: White Swan, WA (April 2011), Pike County, KY (May 2011), Walker County, AL (Sept 2011), Musselshell, MT (Oct 2011) , Marshall County, AL (Nov 2011)
Volunteer Opportunities
DRS Reconstruction Site Opportunities (DRS managed):
Needs Assessments: We continue to receive requests for needs assessment teams.
If you are interested in joining a reconstruction team or needs assessment team please contact Becky at bpurdom@crwrc.org.
Short Term Group Opportunities:
Situations are changing almost daily in areas hard-hit by recent tornadoes and floods. There are likely to be needs--and opportunities for groups over the coming months--in Minnesota, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, and possibly other locations. Work may include cleanup or reconstruction. Contact us for the latest updates!
For more information about these and other group opportunities contact Art Opperwall or Kellie Scholma at 800-848-5818 or email drs@crwrc.org.