MNA Organizes Relief Effort for Iowa Flooding Victims
Following up on last month’s devastating floods and tornadoes in Iowa, Mission to North America (MNA) and leaders from Iowa Presbytery have formulated a strategy to begin the PCA disaster response in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
“We are partnering with Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church PCA North Liberty and Ancient Hope Mission PCA Iowa City as our host congregations,” said Arklie Hooten, MNA’s director of Disaster Response. “Hope is located between our target areas, and in God’s providence, its church building was spared from damage. We will be ready to receive relief volunteers beginning July 11.”
“We are partnering with Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church PCA North Liberty and Ancient Hope Mission PCA Iowa City as our host congregations,” said Arklie Hooten, MNA’s director of Disaster Response. “Hope is located between our target areas, and in God’s providence, its church building was spared from damage. We will be ready to receive relief volunteers beginning July 11.”
Initially, the work will focus on mudding out homes that have experienced significant flooding by contaminated water. Volunteers will also be performing mold and mildew remediation.
“More than 5,000 homes were damaged by the flooding, some still under water,” said Hooten. “Many folks are without the ability to resume life as they knew it before the flood. We are seeking every opportunity that allows us to meet them in their need.”
Volunteers with construction, deconstruction, and hospitality skills are needed immediately. To learn more about volunteer opportunities with MNA in Iowa, visit www.pca-mna.org/disaster.
“More than 5,000 homes were damaged by the flooding, some still under water,” said Hooten. “Many folks are without the ability to resume life as they knew it before the flood. We are seeking every opportunity that allows us to meet them in their need.”
Volunteers with construction, deconstruction, and hospitality skills are needed immediately. To learn more about volunteer opportunities with MNA in Iowa, visit www.pca-mna.org/disaster.
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