Press release from the The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints:
Disaster relief efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints begin in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
WHAT: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene. 14 communities throughout the Southeast will receive approximately 7,500 volunteers from the Church in this second weekend of organized relief work. In their trademark yellow shirts and vests, volunteers will work to clear debris, muck out homes, and bring hope to the community.
Tools and supplies needed to aid volunteers in their efforts have been shipped to the sites from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
WHO: Last weekend, more than 6,000 volunteers from the Church served areas devastated by Hurricane Helene across 11 disaster relief command and operation centers from Florida to North Carolina. Volunteers completed 3,018 work orders. For every work order completed, one home or house of worship was served.
WHEN: October 12 7:00 am until 5:00 pm
October 13
7:00 am until 12:00 pm
WHERE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3401 Sweeten Creek Rd
Arden, NC 28704
WHY: Since 1998, volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have helped people around the globe whose lives have been affected by natural disasters and other emergencies. Thousands of volunteers from the Church have assisted residents with cleanup after Hurricanes Idalia, Ian, Katrina, Ike, Gustav, Isaac, Matthew, Michael Florence and many more.
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About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 17 million members. The Church has over 30,000 congregations in more than 160 countries and territories. It also operates several universities; a religious education program for youth and young adults with enrollment of more than 400,000 in 170 countries; FamilySearch, the world’s largest genealogical organization; and a vast humanitarian aid program that provides nearly $1.4 billion annually in worldwide relief. Visit the Caring for those in Need annual report.
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