as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Gal 6:10 (ESV)
OPPORTUNITY CLOSED:
TORNADO IN LONDON, KY
May 16, 2025
OPPORTUNITY CLOSED: 5/29/2025: After talking to the city emergency management office, we have found that the clean-up is done. With nothing for us to do here we have made the decision to cancel our effort here in London, KY. We hope you will volunteer with us again in the future.
Friday, May 16, 2025 a tornado ripped through the town of London, KY. Massive destruction was left in the wake. We, the Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team, are going in to help the families that were left devasted.
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We will be working out of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ in London, KY, and our volunteers will be housed at the 19th Street Church of Christ in Corbin, KY.
We will begin accepting volunteers on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Please do not arrive before that date as we will not be ready for your arrival. We will begin working Friday, May 30, 2025.
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One very important thing to know is that due to extremely limited space we ask that you do not bring an RV unless you contact us first and get express permission. Also, due to logistics, we cannot accept volunteer arrivals after 10:00PM. Please plan accordingly.
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If you are able, please come help us help others.
As always, please keep all the people that were affected by this extremely damaging tornado in your prayers.
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To make a donation online please click this button: ​​
Donations can also be sent by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
FLOODING IN KENTUCKY
Main Street Church of Christ, Pikeville, KY
February 16, 2025
UPDATE: As of Friday, March 28, 2025, we are no longer set up at the Main Street Church of Christ in Pikeville, KY. Thank you to all of our volunteers that came to help us help others after the flooding that happened here.
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Please continue to keep those that were affected in your prayers.
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We have been closely monitoring the flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, WV, and NC. Please keep these families in your prayers as well as the families of those that have lost their lives.
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We will be setting up at the Main Street Church of Christ in Pikeville, KY. We will begin accepting volunteers on Sunday, March 2, 2025. As always, please do not arrive before that date as we will not be ready for your arrival. We will begin working Monday, March 3, 2025.
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One very important thing to know is that due to extremely limited space we ask that you do not bring an RV unless you contact us first and get express permission. The city has graciously allowed us to use part of the public parking area that is located directly behind the church building and we do not want to go out of the space that they have agreed for us to use.
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To make a donation online please click this button: ​​
Donations can also be sent by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Fires in the Los Angeles Area
​Please keep the families in Southern California as well as firefighters and all first responders in your prayers. These fires and weather conditions are horrible.​​
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After wildfires we typically distribute supplies, cook for communities, and help with clean up. We also plan to help by providing those who are without insurance, or are under insured, with building material and basic needs.
We will update our Facebook page, as well as here on our website, with other volunteer opportunities when we have more information.
​If you are able to help financially you can do that here on our website using the link below, or by mail to:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371​​
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HURRICANE HELENE
Valdosta, GA
We are no longer working in Valdosta.
We appreciate all of the volunteers that came and helped.
The work continues in Valdosta, GA.
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WHAT IS NEEDED: Currently we are still helping in Valdosta by purchasing needed building materials.​ Financial help is always needed in order for us to continue helping in this way.
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Please keep these families that have been affected in so many areas. Please also pray that we are able to reach out to these families and show them the Love of God through this effort.
Most Needed:
**Prayers!
**Funding
If you are able to help financially you can do that here on our website using the link below, or by mail to:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371​​​​​
Tornados in and around Choctaw, OK
November 3, 2024
​We are continuing to help the Choctaw Church of Christ following the tornadoes last month by purchasing supplies for rebuilding.​​
​If you are able to help financially you can do that here on our website using the link below, or by mail to:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371​​
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TORNADOS IN MISSISSIPPI
March 24, 2023
On the night of Friday, March 24, 2023, extremely destructive tornados ripped through Mississippi.
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ANOTHER WAY TO HELP
We’re in need of storage totes and bubble wrap in Amory, MS so families have something to store their belongings in. All you need to do is purchase an item and it will be sent directly to Amory. Thank you so much for giving to help those in need!
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Amazon wish list for Amory, MS: Amazon Gift List
To make a donation online please click this button: ​​
Donations can also be sent by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
TORNADOS IN KENTUCKY
Seven Oaks Church of Christ
and
Northside Church of Christ
Mayfield, KY
We are working with the Seven Oaks Church of Christ and the Northside Church of Christ in Mayfield, KY. We will be housing and feeding our volunteers at the Seven Oaks Church of Christ building. We will be doing our supply distribution out of the Northside Church of Christ building.
We are now accepting volunteers at this location. When you arrive in Mayfield please go to the Seven Oaks Church of Christ building to check-in. Please register before you arrive.
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Please make sure everyone in your group is registered separately to volunteer with us. This is very important as it helps us plan for sleeping arrangements, meals, and jobs.
Please take a look at the confirmation letter you receive after you register to see what you need to bring with you. If you do not receive the confirmation email (please check your spam folder) within a few minutes of completing your registration please let Donna Powers (757-358-4701) know and she will get one to you.
We look forward to meeting and working with all of you!
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In the meantime, please be praying for all the folks that were affected by these devastating storms.
If you are not able to come and help physically, please pray about helping us financially.
Donations can be made through this website or by mail to:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S. State Route 202
Tipp City, OH 45371
We appreciate you!
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If you desire more information please contact us at 937-308-7593.
TORNADOS IN KENTUCKY
Seven Oaks Church of Christ in Mayfield, KY
We are working with the Seven Oaks Church of Christ and the Northside Church of Christ in Mayfield, KY. We will be housing and feeding our volunteers at the Seven Oaks Church of Christ building. We will be doing our supply distribution out of the Northside Church of Christ building.
We are now accepting volunteers at this location. When you arrive in Mayfield please go to the Seven Oaks Church of Christ building to check-in. Please register before you arrive.
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Please make sure everyone in your group is registered separately to volunteer with us. This is very important as it helps us plan for sleeping arrangements, meals, and jobs.
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Please take a look at the confirmation letter you receive after you register to see what you need to bring with you. If you do not receive the confirmation email (please check your spam folder) within a few minutes of completing your registration please let Donna Powers (757-358-4701) know and she will get one to you.
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We look forward to meeting and working with all of you!
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In the meantime, please be praying for all the folks that were affected by these devastating storms.
If you are not able to come and help physically, please pray about helping us financially.
Donations can be made through this website or by mail to:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S. State Route 202
Tipp City, OH 45371
We appreciate you!
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If you desire more information please contact us at 937-308-7593.
Seven Oaks Church of Christ
290 State Route 97
Mayfield KY 42066
WYNNE, AR
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Our work is continuing in Wynne, AR. We are so thankful to those of you that are donating funds for this work!
If you wish to volunteer you will need to contact the Wynne Church of Christ directly. Thank you.
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To make a donation online please click this button:
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Donations can also be sent by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
2022 is coming to a close
We are so thankful for all of you that have prayed, donated and volunteered this year!
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Because of you allowing God to work through you, many families affected by disaster have been helped both physically and spiritually.
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**Just a reminder…. If you haven’t donated and would like to…there is still time to make a tax deductible donation for 2022!
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You can donate online through our website or by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
UPDATE ON THE FLOODS IN KENTUCKY AND HURRICANE IAN IN FLORIDA
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We are continuing to help the gulf coast area following Hurricane Ian. We are also still helping the Fleming-Neon, Kentucky area following their flooding. We are providing both locations with supplies, household items and building material.
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As always, please keep all those that have been affected by this storm in prayer.
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To donate, please click on the DONATE link above.
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Donations can also be sent by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
TORNADO IN SELMA, ALABAMA
January 12, 2023
UPDATE: As of February 3, 2023 registration for Selma is closed. If you are currently registered to volunteer please sign in and cancel your registration. Thank you.
The Church of Christ at Houston Park in Selma, AL has asked DRT to come in and set up. YOU are needed!
There are MANY families in Selma that need help with their homes as well as supplies and everyday needs following the destructive tornado that ripped through their town.
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We will begin accepting volunteers Friday, January 20. Please plan to come and help these families get their lives back together, whether for a day or a week. You are needed!
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Space is limited so registration is a must.
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To register to volunteer please click this button:
To make a donation online please click this button: ​​
Donations can also be sent by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
TORNADO IN SELMA, ALABAMA
January 12, 2023
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February 6, 2023: Selma, AL
The Houston Park Church of Christ is in need of small teams of volunteers to come in and help follow up and do Bible Studies, etc. Please let us know if you’re interested.
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S. State Route 202
Tipp City, OH 45371
AMAZON SMILE
ANOTHER WAY TO HELP US HELP OTHERS
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
Ongoing work at the DRT Facility
When DRT is not actively working at a disaster site there is work to be done at the DRT Facility in Tipp City, OH. Check the "Volunteer Signup" page to see if we are currently taking applications for work at the Facility. If "DRT Facility" is not shown as a choice it means we are NOT currently accepting volunteers at the DRT Facility.
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If "DRT Facility" is shown as a choice, please select "DRT Facility" for your work location. Please make sure each person in your group registers so we know how many volunteers we will have.
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If you are not able to come and help physically, please pray about helping us financially.
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To register to volunteer at the DRT Facility please click this button.
Space is limited so registration is a must.
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To make a donation online please click this button: ​​
Donations can also be sent by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
We appreciate you!
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If you desire more information please contact us at 937-308-7593.
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TORNADOS IN KENTUCKY
Seven Oaks Church of Christ
and
Northside Church of Christ
Mayfield, KY
Photo Credit to David Alan Hull
Photo Credit to David Alan Hull
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
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Thanks to so many of you being willing to serve in Mayfield, KY we are at capacity for volunteers for the next couple of days.
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This is a good problem to have and one that has only happened a handful of times.
If you have registered to arrive between December 16 and December 18 please call or text our office at 937-308-7593 before arriving.
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We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
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In the meantime, please continue praying for all the folks that were affected by these devastating storms.
As always, financial help is much appreciated.
Donations can be made through this website or by mail to:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S. State Route 202
Tipp City, OH 45371
We appreciate you!
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If you desire more information please contact us at 937-308-7593.
Photo Credit to David Alan Hull
Photo Credit to David Alan Hull
TORNADOS IN KENTUCKY
Seven Oaks Church of Christ,
Northside Church of Christ,
and
Walnut Grove Church of Christ
We are still working with the Seven Oaks Church of Christ and the Northside Church of Christ in Mayfield, KY. We will also be working with the Walnut Grove Church of Christ in Benton, KY.
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All volunteers will be housed at the Walnut Grove Church of Christ. Please report to the Walnut Grove Church of Christ building when you arrive. Please register before you arrive.
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Please make sure everyone in your group is registered separately to volunteer with us. This is very important as it helps us plan for sleeping arrangements, meals, and jobs.
Please take a look at the confirmation letter you receive after you register to see what you need to bring with you. If you do not receive the confirmation email (please check your spam folder) within a few minutes of completing your registration please let Donna Powers (757-358-4701) know and she will get one to you.
We look forward to meeting and working with all of you!
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In the meantime, please be praying for all the folks that were affected by these devastating storms.
If you are not able to come and help physically, please pray about helping us financially.
Donations can be made through this website or by mail to:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S. State Route 202
Tipp City, OH 45371
We appreciate you!
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If you desire more information please contact us at 937-308-7593.
Walnut Grove Church of Christ
85 Walnut Grove Road
Benton, KY 42025
#GIVINGTUESDAY
Support Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team on #GivingTuesday
TODAY is #GivingTuesday. Please take time to help the Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team reach our goal of $10,000. Donating is easy!
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Go to www.churchesofchristdrt.org and click on DONATE. Our online donations are handled through PayPal; this allows you to use credit or debit cardsas well as a PayPal account. Checks may also be mailed to the address below if you prefer that method.
All donations are tax-deductible, and no donation is too small!
The Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team is continuing to help the Gulf Coast area following Hurricane Ian. We are also still helping the Fleming-Neon, Kentucky area following their flooding. We are providing both locations with supplies, household items and building materials. We are dependent on the generosity of donors like you to help provide those much-needed services.
Make a contribution today!
What better way could there be to celebrate this season of giving and helping others?
Thank you and God Bless!
Frank Bradford for the
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 State Route 202, Tipp City, OH 45371
Hurricane Idalia
Valdosta, GA
August 30, 2023
UPDATE: Saturday, September 23, 2023: We have closed down our efforts in Valdosta, GA. Thank you to all who volunteered with us. And a huge thank you to the Forrest Park Church of Christ for hosting us. It take everybody working together to get the job done.
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Please continue to pray for the families that were affected by Hurricane Idalia as they continue to recover.
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To make a donation online please click this button:
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Donations can also be sent by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Lahaina, HI
Island of Maui
We have been in touch with the Maui Church of Christ and will be helping with purchasing the following:
Gasoline, generators, medical supplies and equipment, automotive repair, transportation and relocation expenses, food, clothes and personal care items.
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The death toll is now up to 99 with over 3,000 structures destroyed by the fires.
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The church is serving as a shelter for some and providing 3 meals per day, showers and laundry service. So many families have been affected and many horrific stories. One woman came into the church with shoes burned off of her feet.
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Please pray for these families and help us help them.
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To make a donation online please click this button:
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Donations can also be sent by mail to:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
TORNADOS IN TENNESSEE
December 9, 2023
UPDATE: As of Monday, December 18, 2023 we are no longer working at this location. Please keep watching this page, as well as our Facebook page, for future opportunities to serve others.
In response to the tornados that ripped through the Clarksville, TN area on December 9, 2023 we will be working with the Church of Christ at Trenton Crossing.
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We will begin accepting volunteers on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Please DO NOT ARRIVE before then as we will not be ready for you.
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According to a meeting with Red Cross and FEMA there are 500-1000 homes affected in the Clarksville area. Many of the homes are uninhabitable. Please pray for these families.
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Please come help us help others and show them the love of Christ. We need you. THEY NEED YOU.
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To volunteer please click this button:
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As always, if you are unable to come and physically help, financial donations are much appreciated.
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To make a donation online please click this button:
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Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
9285 S State Route 202
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
