We’re seeing some real progress here in Nepal! ?? With a few more people joining our team, we’ve been able to move a lot more
A few thoughts on closing down the Ukraine Project: In any disaster, our main focus is to identify and meet the needs that are not
As we continue working alongside the local community here in Nepal, it’s been really special getting to know more of the people around us. A
We’ve completed our first building here in Nepal and have moved on to the next. The work is taking longer than we initially anticipated, with
Thank You for Standing With Ukraine After four and a half years of working in Ukraine, we have made the difficult decision to close our
We are officially moving from the scouting phase into direct action on the ground!Our initial team members have just landed in Nepal to begin hands-on
On Wednesday morning, August 26, a glacier in the Himalayas broke free from the underlying rock and crashed a few thousand feet to the valley
There is no way to really explain the feeling of having so much death around you. You can see the statistics and hear the reports,
Its hard to describe the level of devastation here in nepal from the flooding. Where once there was towns, now you see nothing but mud
A small paved road snakes its way up and on top of a ridge. The view from the top is really impossible to explain you
Our trip to the Resuwa District by dirt bike turned out to be quite a bit different from what we first expected. The traveling was
After a full day of driving on extremely muddy and rugged mountain roads, we were finally able to reach the town of Trishuli, where we
Since we landed in Nepal, we were able to get in contact with six different pastors who came from all over India, China, and Nepal
“We don’t have anywhere to go”. The elderly man had come over from a neighboring house when we had come to evacuate their neighbors. I
Nepal ?? On August 26, 2026 massive flash-flooding hit the Nepal-China border sweeping away entire communities and causing widespread damage to roads, bridges, hydropower projects, water systems and telecommunications networks. A small team is currently on the ground scouting out the situation. We have connections with a local pastor who knows of 3 churches in which
Haze fills the air. Smoke rises from the ground in many places like evil defiantly saying I won. Buildings charred, walls crumbling, roofs caving in,
We evacuated a young woman, her son, and her elderly parents. Her father was bedfast, while her mother, though elderly, was still able to help
Another team has completed our First Response Training. Congratulations Team 13! I would highly recommend this training. Not only does it prepare you well for
The thing that hits me the hardest here in Ukraine is what war does to children. So many have been forced to leave their homes,
Snapshots from our summer training, 2026.
One dreary afternoon, I looked out my window and saw a beautiful, large rainbow. It seemed to span the entire city. I began thinking about
I spent the last two and a half months in a relatively small village in a southern region of Ukraine. Most of the homes have
Our team has safely returned home from Venezuela and as we look back our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you to everyone who prayed,
The thing that hits me the hardest here in Ukraine is what war does to children. So many have been forced to leave their homes,
Most people think war is an exchange of gunfire. But that’s not what this war between Ukraine and Russia looks like anymore. Many of the
On our way to help remove rubble in La Guaira, caraballera one morning we passed a woman walking sad and with tears. We kept walking
Working on the rebuild team has been such a blessing for me. I’ve really come to see everything that I have taken for granted. I’ve
We’ve been staying at Ground Zero, on a sports field next to the local fire brigade, surrounded by apartment buildings and homes that have been
Looking back on our time in Louisiana after the flood, I can honestly say it was an incredible experience getting to know the people. Whether
Going home is such a beautiful thing, and I am blessed to have the opportunity to do so as we wrapped up the Jamaica Rebuild
People asked, “What impact are you making there?” The longer we’ve been here, the more I think that’s the wrong question. Everyone is making an
I’ve been in Ukraine for a little over two months now, and it has been such a profound experience. The people here have seen so
Something that has impacted me during my time here in Ukraine is the kindness, generosity, and gratitude shown to me and the rest of the
A Day in the Life of Disaster Response – Louisiana Flood Relief Our mornings start around 7:00 with breakfast that’s graciously provided by a local
Arriving in La Guaira, Venezuela yesterday evening was overwhelming. Everywhere we looked there were stories. Families searching. Orphans. Tears. Rubble. Tents. Camps. Digging. Shock. Loss.
Our team has made it to Venezuela and is currently connecting with local partners and navigating their way to the disaster zone. Having gathered supplies
Flood cleanup can be depressing. It’s hard, dirty labor. One spends an entire day cleaning out wet, destroyed furniture and clothes. We pile up huge
As we near the end of our time here in Jamaica I want to thank everyone that made this mission possible. For a mom and
Not every day over here is busy. Some days are slow, but those days can still be some of the best. One of the best
Is it ok to say the best things in life are simple? It’s interesting to me how much of a distraction things can cause in
Deployment to Venezuela ?? We have a team that is currently working on deploying to Venezuela to assist with the ongoing earthquake response. Our initial
If this isn’t what you’re I continue to be amazed by the resilience of the people here in Louisiana after the flooding. So many have
Her house looked clean when we first walked in. A few things were piled on the table where they had been moved above the water
“I never thought that war would come to Donbass. Everything was so peaceful.” These are the words of an elderly babushka when we evacuated her.
This week we built an addition to a house for a family with 8 kids.As they showed us around their fruit farm and told us
Volunteer Opportunity– Louisiana Flood Cleanup We are on the ground in Louisiana, and the need is big. Based on the reports and requests we’re receiving,
As we arrived in Simmesport and drove through town, at first glance you wouldn’t notice a lot of damage. This flood was different from the
Deployment to Louisiana! An area of Louisiana received nearly 30 inches of rain in just 24 hours, with many surrounding communities also experiencing heavy rainfall.
I didn’t expect to come back to Jamaica a second time. I also didn’t expect to learn so much about prayer and gratitude in the
The most rewarding and important part of this work has been the connections made with the local families we serve. Their hospitality and thoughtfulness have
I’ve been here in MoBay for a little over 2 weeks now and it’s just been so crazy to see that even after 6 months
It has been almost 6 weeks since the 2026 rebuilding season began in Ukraine, and in a few days our 1st team will be heading
When people hear I’m in Ukraine helping with evacuations, they usually picture non-stop action. And yes, we do go into hot zones but more often
As the sound of an air ride siren peals through the air once again, I realize how normal that sound has become in the short
As my first week here in Jamaica comes to an end, what stands out to me the most is how people who have lost so
Just got back from Jamaica and I can’t stop thinking about the moment we finished that house. It wasn’t big. It wasn’t fancy. But when
Now that we have reached the end of May, our Ukraine rebuilding team members have spent their first month together. In the past month, our
There is an older woman staying at our shelter who has been a testimony to me through her actions. Despite having a physical disability that
The list of houses that are in need of being reroofed keeps growing, and the Ukraine rebuild team has been hard at work making it
Since I’ve been here in Jamaica, I’ve been reminded again and again of the value of speaking blessings over people. There have been quite a
Not every evac day looks the same. Every run has risks, but this day definitely reminded us how much God was watching over us. We
Living through war brings trauma. Ears become sensitive to noise, loud sounds make people jump, and fear can easily take hold of the mind. Recently,
The need for shelter has only become more clear as we started working here. Although the official rainy season is still a few months out,
Well today marks 200 days since Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as the island’s strongest hurricane on record! The effects of that continue to
Some moments remind us exactly why we are here. Recently, we evacuated an older gentleman from a town near the front lines. He had his
Recently, the evil of war has become more personal as I’ve heard the stories of people I know. This week, a Ukrainian volunteer we work
I have recently witnessed the devastating affects war has on separating families without warning. This reality hit home for a family of three staying at
Our team deployed to the Midwest with the initial objective of assisting with tornado cleanup efforts in Enid, Oklahoma. Upon arrival, we assessed the situation
Our team initially deployed to Enid in response to reported tornado damage. Upon arrival, we determined that the majority of debris removal and immediate cleanup
In February we received a few requests for evacuations from a city near the front line. At one of the houses was a babushka that
With a new year and the coming of Spring, we are once again making plans to start up the rebuilding project in Ukraine. In 2025,
How do we respond when trouble hits? Do we turn inward and focus on our own hurt, or outward in service to others? Recently, I
One year ago, a team of five traveled to Myanmar after a massive earthquake, with a desire to assist in any way possible. Today we
This past week was filled with a lot of final hugs and last goodbyes to the community that we had built over the last two
As I reflect on my time New Vision For Life Children’s Home, I’m so grateful for every moment of it. Every chaotic English class, every
Over the past week at our transit center shelter, I’ve had the privilege of hearing powerful testimonies from those passing through, people who have lost
As an organization, PCCR has been blessed with the opportunity to spend the past 2 years in Thailand. We have learned much from this experience.
School is over, most of the children have gone home for the next few months. We as a team are wrapping up our time here
The line is getting long. It’s still freezing cold. Early that morning, the blasts from the drone strikes had shattered hundreds of windows in the
The school year is coming to a close this week, and with it come exams and graduation. We’ve also had our final kids’ night and
In December we started a running club at the home. What we expected to be a small group of 10 runners, turned into 50 runners.
As we reflect back over our visit to Thailand there are several things that really impacted us! We really noticed the impact the team has
“Teacher, are you really going home to America?” “When will you leave?” “Will you come back?” I’ve been hearing these questions a lot lately from
February marks the final month of the Thailand school year. Our next month here will be filled with final tests, end-of-semester activities, and graduations. It
I entered into the shelters foyer and there was a strong smell of Cannabis. I started communicating with Julia, who was staying at our shelter,
Every day I prepare for and teach an English class to twenty nine students. The comprehension levels vary from needing help answering “how are you”
Today marks 870 days since the 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains in September 2023. Within seconds, 19,000 homes were destroyed, and almost
We set out in the early morning with several different requests for evacuation. Each with their own story. We arrived to the first area and
Every Monday night our team plans activities for the children before they go to bed. We start with the children ages 6-12 from 6:00-7:00, and
When we picked up a grandma and brought her to our shelter, she was extremely anxious. She was very concerned about losing sight of her
In this kind of work, many people want to help—but if you don’t know Jesus, you often end up being the one who needs help.
The first members of our team arrived in Jamaica on October 30, just two days after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa swept across the island, leaving
With 2026 finally here we’ve made it to the end of another busy but exciting holiday season! I loved celebrating here with the students this
Arriving in Jamaica, I was struck by the amount of destruction I saw. Trees twisted off, many homes flat on the ground in a pile
Last week I visited the team in Ukraine and was able to see first hand into the work the work they are doing to help
It’s the week before Christmas, and here at New Vision for Life there’s lots of prep happening for the next week. Between buying gifts, hanging
It’s the week before Christmas, and here at New Vision for Life there’s lots of prep happening for the next week. Between buying gifts, hanging
I spent the last two weeks in Jamaica helping with tarping and repairing roofs. This project includes long hours of hard dirty work in the
Jamaica I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity. Your team’s hard work in clearing the front of the school has made a
One day we went to pick up a mom and her two young sons. During the ride, the boys were talking on the phone to
Since my arrival in Jamaica on November 3rd, there have been many houses that have been tarped, roads cleared, and supply drops and tarp distributions
A special moment that I’ll always take with me… One of my girls comes to me after teen nights with a hug, and asks, ”
This week, while we were doing the Pizza Project at the hospital, I had a moment that’s been sticking with me. We showed up with
When I stepped off the plane in Jamaica a few weeks ago, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I had no real idea of
This Thanksgiving I’ve been reminded how blessed I am. Many of the kids I am with every day are not just financially poor, but also
On my first day working with the team, we visited an older man’s house who, for the time being, was living in his neighbor’s cellar.
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One of our vehicles took a direct hit from a fiberoptic drone while on a routine evac run on the front lines. After getting hit,
Last week, we were able to put a tarp on a roof for a dear elderly gentleman. This particular man stands out in my memory
Last week, we were able to put a tarp on a roof for a dear elderly gentleman. This particular man stands out in my memory
The elderly of Ukraine continue to inspire me. They are strong, determined, and resilient. Age does not hold them back. Many elderly are seen walking
Some days here in Jamaica, nothing goes as planned. But today was not one of those days. We left base in the morning to find
School is back in session, and we are back to teaching English. It is good to be in the classroom with the students again. Teaching
My time in Ukraine has been incredible, but seeing the suffering and the sadness of so many losing their loved ones — is truly heartbreaking,
The work here in Jamaica has certainly had its challenges. From roads blocked by debris to unreliable vehicles and flat tires, no two days have
Hello from Thailand. Last week the kids came back from school break bringing the number of kids from about 150 to well over 500. The
Jamaica is a beautiful country full of beautiful people, but right now, it’s a country that is reeling from all the damage caused by Hurricane
Every day out here, I’m reminded how fragile hope can feel — but also how strong it becomes when people share it. We’ve been in
The conditions in Montego Bay following the hurricane have been challenging. The cityscape is scattered with twisted metal roofing, downed power lines and fallen trees,
As the weather begins to cool, I’m struck by how quickly time has passed since I first arrived in Ukraine. When I came, the days
Our team arrived in Jamaica Thursday evening October 30 and is currently assessing primary needs and working towards establishing a base suitable for humanitarian support
With school starting again on Monday, all the kids who went home for break will be returning soon. Our team planned a fun evening for
On Tuesday morning October 28, Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica as a Category 5 Hurricane with winds calculated at 185 MPH. The full scope
One of my favorite parts of being in Ukraine is the small interactions I have with the people we meet. How do you form a
Our hearts are with the people of Jamaica as the powerful Category 5 hurricane Melissa approaches. We are carefully monitoring the situation and have an
Stepping into your calling…What does it look like? One thing specifically that continually leaves me in awe is watching God work through our generations. I
The first night I slept in my new home I awoke to the sound of war. I looked out the window and could hear loud
Our days here have been full, and it seems not one day is like the last — repairing roofs, meeting villagers, and listening to stories
With most of the children returning to their relatives over school break for the next month, our team’s focus has shifted slightly here in Thailand.
As I’ve settled into my first month here in Ukraine, I’ve often felt God gently inviting me to rely more deeply on Him — the
The past few weeks have been busy with rebuilding. The longer I’m here, the more I realize the importance of keeping Jesus at the center
As I look back over my time here in Ukraine it seems like I just got here but at the same time it feels like
•Prayer•In my short time in Ukraine, I’ve seen many answered prayers. Sometimes they’re immediate and other times they unfold slowly- but each one is a
We are now in the final week of the first semester this school year! This means a lot of study and exams, followed by six
Sometimes I wonder what will happen to these children after we leave, or if they go back to their villages, who will show them the
It was August of 2024 when the first scout team arrived at the request of a local pastor, Elijah. There they proceeded to the city
It was during one of our recent evacuations that this stuck with me. The day began with our usual requests, the kind of missions we’d
Every day we teach English to 160 kids. Like any children, they are so sweet, yet they also have a way of testing just how
Someone asked me recently, “What did God teach you in South Sudan?”I thought of the people in Malakal and how different their lives are compared
I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have served in Ukraine for the past eight months. My heart struggles with leaving and not knowing what
Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” As I reflect on my
Coming back to the children’s home here in Thailand after being away for a few weeks or even a few days is always so fun.
Children truly make the world a better place!?? One of my favorite trips was when we evacuated a grandmother and her three little grandchildren and
“Be invested child in simple obedience to your King, and in long faithfulness to his call. Shepherding daily those gifts and tasks and relationships he
Some days, I wonder how much of a difference we’re actually making. We see so many people impacted by the war, and it feels like
Getting to see the home was a lot like putting a puzzle together… suddenly things fit together into a whole picture of what it all
The shelter here in Ukraine is a temporary home for those coming from the front lines. Since we’ve opened its doors to IDP’s, we have
This school year I have been working with a class of 31 students around age 10 or so. I am with them for one hour
July has seen a significant increase in evacuees, with a record of 89 people evacuated in just 4 days, with the “Beast” out for repairs,
We’re now over a month into teaching English to the new kids at the home. I wasn’t expecting to have 32 new teenage students this
God’s Protection and Timing We so often talk about how God will protect us—and He does, time and time again. Since coming to Ukraine, there
Today was one of those good kinds of days. We were checking up on things at the shelter and started talking to one of the
I just got back from a long-awaited trip to the field in Thailand. It’s hard to pick highlights, but there are definitely some moments I
The morning started out like most other mornings. We have evacuations—we drive to where we meet the local police. We grab some coffee, a little
One of our most recent projects here in Thailand was renovating an existingbuilding at the school to create two new classrooms. These classrooms are being
The start of a new school year here in Thailand has brought a sea of tiny new faces. Many of these kids have friends or
My sister and I went through the hardest time of our lives after the earthquake destroyed our home. We are both old and have health
We had an evacuation of a single woman in her fifties. The location was less dangerous than some, but we always trust God has us
Since coming back to Thailand, I’ve come to realize that not all my heroes have to be older than me. They are also girls that
After the earthquake, our house was left leaning dangerously backward because the wooden foundation was completely destroyed. The damage was so bad that there was
A Note of Thankfulness from an Evacuee Yesterday, we evacuated a sweet grandma and her dog. She was thin, frail, and needed help just to
Sometimes life in Thailand looks like doing lice treatments for 700 children over the course of three days. Shampooing every head and combing out every
The day started like any other with evacuations, but this time it was just me and our chaplain—and a major language barrier. As we drove
The last of our team returned from Myanmar last week. So much has been accomplished for the Kingdom of God and the dear people of
The past two weeks, a terrible stomach bug has made its way through the home. Leaving many of the children with stomach aches, diarrhea, fevers.
Sitting under a tin roof with rain pouring down, the noise was almost too loud to chat. Rivers of water gushed down the street, turning
It’s happened on two different occasions recently that we’ve evacuated people, only to have their houses get hit by some kind of artillery a few
This week the school year is starting back up again here in Thailand and with that comes a lot of change. While most of the
Before I came to Ukraine, I had heard lots of stories about what life was like over here. I thought I would be able to
Within 48 hours of getting into the areas affected by the earthquake, one need stood out. This was the basic need for a reliable supply
While in London, Kentucky, I started talking with a homeowner—an older lady—and quickly realized she just needed someone to listen. One thing she said really
KENTUCKY UPDATE We have a team currently deployed in London, Kentucky, assisting with tornado damage cleanup. The area has suffered a lot of devastation—homes have
It’s hard to put into words how to describe the last several weeks of living in Myanmar. There’s so much beauty in the people, the
One of our recent evacuations began like many others: we arrived in a war-torn town, responding to a potential request for help at a given
One night we organized a game night for the kids of one of the villages.When we arrived, there were over 130 kids waiting for us.
Q: What does lodging usually look like? A: This varies greatly. The more self-sufficient you can be, the better you will generally be off. RVs
Since I’ve been here in Ukraine, I’ve seen that life here is a lot about managing expectations. What do I mean by that? Around here,
It takes little time working in the rural, close-knit villages on Inle Lake to realize their is a spiritual control woven deep into the fabric
The scenery where we are working is beautiful, with floating villages along the edges of Inle Lake, and mountains rising behind them. However, Buddhist temples
Q: Do I need to take the training before volunteering on US Responses? A: No, the training is not a requirement. Q: Can minors volunteer
As the earthquake response moves into the next stage of recovery, we have begun assisting communities with rebuilding. We are providing building materials and lumber
Today was like any other day that we do evacuations. We met with the Police, and headed in to the front line village where we
Fear. It is a daily part of their lives. The war brings threats of airstrikes. The economic situation brings fears over finances. The lack of
Homes leaning dangerously over the water below were everywhere we looked. Some seemed hardly damaged, but between the storms and heavy rains, the houses continue
How Much Does God Protect Us? It’s a question I’ve thought about. And to be honest, I don’t have a full answer—but I have a
One special memory I have is singing with some of the teenagers. We sang our hearts out to “Country Roads Take Me Home.” I was
It has now been 3 weeks since the earthquake, and it is amazing to witness the opportunities that God has been laying before us. Considerable
It’s been a few days since our team left the beautiful country of Lebanon. In our last week there we introduced a local NGO to
The situation on the ground in Myanmar is immensely complex, with new challenges presented to our team daily, yet despite all of this, a beautiful
When I first came to Ukraine, I thought the streets would be empty. I pictured people hiding in their homes, scared to go outside. But
The last few days here in Myanmar has left me both heartbroken and yet so blessed.Last fall the country was hit with major flooding, affecting
My Abayudna Family Never in my life have I heard the expression, Abayudna. Never before did I think that one word could bring so many
Lebanon, a land where war and peace, joy and pain, life and death, compassion and greed, live side by side. There is a beauty to
A week has already passed since the massive earthquake occurred in the Mandalay region of Myanmar. Since then the death toll has continued to rise,
The weeks here in Ukraine can vary a lot, with no two days are ever exactly the same and each task is different. With the
We are currently monitoring the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar. The situation is complex, as the country faces challenges from an ongoing
While I am here, I am often reminded that God’s protection is very real. Our team had pulled up to a house with three people
Being a part of this training with PCCR was a life changing experience for me. You are taught so many things about God and His
Lebanon, plagued with instability and the ongoing financial crisis, has once again seen a massive influx of refugees. This time, adding to the million currently
I helped an old woman into our van and loaded the few bags she had with her into the back. Tears were brought to my
The next few months in Thailand will look a little different. The majority of the children have gone to be with friends or family over
A place of hardship. A place of desperation. A place where hunger is known much too well.We came, bringing hope partially in the form of
A story that goes to show that even a child can understand salvation—and sometimes even better. We evacuated a family of three, and on the
No two days ever look the same here. One dayI’m redressing little cuts and scrapes, other days i’m giving Tylenol to break a fever, and
As I waited at staging for the armored vehicle, dubbed The Beast, to return with evacuees, I wondered—how many would there be? What condition would
We have recently opened our own IDP shelter in Dnipro to support those who have been forced to flee their homes due to the war.
Lebanon has seen instability and has gone through numerous crises in its young history. The last few months have once again been days of uncertainty
I’ve spent the last 4 months at New Vision for Life. I’ve taught these kids three days a week, every week. I’m in and out
As I sit in the passenger seat of the van that is taking a family of three to safety, I am lost in thought of
A few years ago when I was working in a refugee camp, the stress of the day caught up with me one morning. A young
South Sudan Sometimes in life, we need a reminder of God’s grace. This trip was my reminder. Almost immediately upon arriving in South Sudan, things
It’s hard to grasp the loss of Ken Schlabach and to accept that he is no longer with us. We had the privilege of working
We’ve been monitoring the wildfires in LA and are sending in a scout team to see if we can help coordinate needs. Please pray for
It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m watching some of the young girls (ages maybe 11-13) put the kindergarten kids to bed. It’s a beautiful picture
One story that really stayed with us recently was about a young boy, maybe 15 years old. His mom had taken him out of a
The summer training is scheduled! Trainings are always highlights for us and we’re excited to have another one on the calendar. The dates are July
This past month in Ukraine has been a deeply moving and humbling experience. Helping to evacuate civilian volunteers has been both rewarding and heartbreaking. Seeing
One thing that’s really stuck with me while serving in Ukraine is seeing how the war has affected the elderly. Many of them are the
I’m sitting on a hospital bed and next to me lies a very sick little girl, Amphan. Across from us is a young couple with
Yesterday, I watched Chaplain Leonid and a police officer try to convince approximately 10-12 people to evacuate from their dangerous homes. They don’t want to
In early September, our team on the ground came to the staff with a request to fundraise for a medical room. The current situation afforded
WARM Project Update: Due to the overwhelming continued generosity of so many, we are excited to update you and detail how we have been able
In April, while responding to needs in western Thailand, we were invited to visit an IDP camp in eastern Karenni state, Myanmar. Upon arrival, we
Our 8th training is completed and we are excited to welcome ten new graduates to our First Response Team! It is a little sad to
Volunteering after Helene was my first experience in any disaster response, and I had no idea what to expect or what I was doing. I
Hearing the familiar cries of “Teacher, teacher!” and spending time with these precious children has been the highlight of year. It has been so rewarding
Here is an exciting update on the WARM Project! As we race to provide heat to over 1000 vulnerable households within the surrounding communities, we
My name is Joseph Miller, I am currently deployed with Plain Compassion Crisis Response in Black Mountain NC as Incident Commander. We manage an average
The world’s youngest country, gained independence from Sudan in 2011 and is currently the poorest country worldwide. In the 13 years since then, the country has
It’s something so far out of my understanding I can’t comprehend it. The things I have experienced and seen here, and all of the loss
Small doubts and worries crossed my mind as I stepped off the plane onto the jetway in Thailand. What am I doing here? Do I
Just got our first shipment of 225 heating units in. Thanks to everyone who is supporting the Warm Project! Checks can be made out to
There is an urgent need in North Carolina for heat sources. The last two nights, temperatures dropped to the lower 30s with a light frost.We
The intensity of fighting in Ukraine’s eastern front has surged dramatically over the past several months. Russia has been deploying overwhelming numbers of troops and
While the majority of our response has been in North Carolina, a small team stayed in Perry, assisting homeowners with the requests we’ve been receiving.
We have openings for a few teams starting next week and are accepting applications again. If you have availability to volunteer, please fill out the
Arriving in North Carolina was a sobering experience. I went to a small town called Green Mountain to deliver lunch to a crew of the
By now, most of the roads have been cleared and the life threatening emergency needs seem to have been met. Some of the more remote
The city of Asheville NC has been out of power and cell service since the disaster took place. Most of the residents of Asheville have
We are currently staging in two different locations: Spruce Pine NC and Asheville NC, assisting in flood cleanup efforts. There is a huge amount of work
The first-in team is working hard on the ground in Taylor county Florida. We are working with the sheriff department to help as many in
Our crew arrived in Florida on Thursday evening and parked the RV on the outside edge of the tropical storm warning area. Early this morning, we
We are currently monitoring a hurricane which is forecasted to hit Florida on Thursday evening. Currently, it is expected to hit as a category 3
Thank you for taking care of my dental health! Meet Lowla, a fifteen year old girl from a tribe somewhere here in Thailand. She is one
This week marks a year since the earthquakes in Morocco destroyed the lives and homes of about 300,000 people in the Atlas mountain range. As
Funding need for two private medical roomsEvery morning and evening our team goes to the “Home” to help the nurse with bandaging wounds and treating
One of the joys and challenges that comes with meeting homeowners on a response is hearing the stories they have to tell. I have heard
Thank you to every one who came out and made this a successful Tournament!The Champions of the open mens division was Lancaster.Runner up was, TitansChampions
One thing that I quickly learned after coming here to Thailand, is how limited you can feel by the language barrier. How can you ask
Sept. 20th – Sept 21stFall is fast approaching and with it comes the season for our annual awareness event! We’re only 4 weeks away and
In addition to our dedicated staff and volunteers, there are three essential things we need for a successful response: community, food, and housing. For our
I flew down to Sarasota FL on Friday the 9th. The mission was to see how bad the flooding is and to connect with local
[Hurricane Debby – Sarasota Florida]This afternoon, I had the chance to sit down with a friend I met the other day and hear about her
It’s the beginning of a new week, and for many here in Sarasota it’s the dawn of new beginnings. Some are left with no choice
We arrived Friday evening and are grateful to Yoder’s Restaurant & Amish Village for their support, allowing us to park our RV in their lot.
One thing about working at the home is the ‘fun’ opportunities we get to be involved in. More recently, one of them has been treating
Of the $150,000 we need to raise for Thailand, we have reached $7,469, with eleven generous individuals who started a recurring donation to help on
I really enjoyed my time in Thailand. The children at the home are super sweet and love attention. Being in Thailand stretched me a little,
I recently traveled to Thailand to evaluate the project, see first-hand what is happening and the impact that we’re making there. I myself was definitely
We are looking for several volunteers to serve with us in the month of August. The work consists mainly of spending time with and caring
We started teaching English to the Burmese kids three days a week. Even though that wasn’t what we intended to do at the home, we
Thanks to the support of Plain Compassion Crisis Response, we continue to work in the hot spots of Northern and Eastern Ukraine, as the war
Over the past couple weeks, our team has grown to seven volunteers, and we have started a more consistent schedule helping at the children’s home.
We had the unexpected privilege of taking one of the little girls from the home to the Hospital. One of our volunteers noticed she was
One thing I’ve learned over the past 2 weeks is that the Brazilian people are hardy folk. Picking up a shovel, they pry open the
As we headed deeper into the disaster zone we saw an older couple outside theirhouse walking around somewhat aimlessly so we stopped, walked up to
The children’s home here in Thailand is bustling with activity as school is now in full swing. We’ve started the financial assistance for food expenses
Starting on 28th April, Southern Brazil was hit by heavy rains, causing widespread landslides and a hydroelectric dam to partially collapse. The following week, the
Here’s how you can get involved in the work in Thailand:We are committed to the care and wellbeing of the children in the orphanage and
The civil war in Myanmar has undergone escalations in recent months with intensified fighting. This has resulted in various humanitarian implications, that even extend to
I am so grateful for all the things I have learned in the past two weeks. So much knowledge and wisdom is passed down in
Part 2We pleaded with them for a long time to leave and they almost agreed to be evacuated, but the son decided he would stay
Part 1The skies were clear as we headed East, and as we neared our destination, we could see Russian jets dropping their bombs along the
Over the past two to three months, the situation in Ukraine has declined progressively, especially with the fall of the city Avdiivka, and multiple towns
A story of Gods Protection.As I was searching for job assignments for our work crews, I came across a couple parked near what appeared to
In the week that PCCR was in Ohio we had 51 volunteers help us complete 13 jobs. The amount of progress that was made in
Meet Arthur Jones!I never thought I would end up in the humanitarian crisis response field… or at least for this long. My post-university plans and
Ever since Kendall Nolt stepped down from the International Director Position, we’ve been praying and searching for someone or a team to fill the role.
On March 14th a tornado hit the town of Indian Lake OH. On Friday I was called out to go check up on the damage.
Last week, a wildfire started in Texas and burned over 1 million acres. While we haven’t responded to wildfires much, with something of this scale
“Tangerine of gratitude”Often, when we visit people in the East, we bring humanitarian aid, and in return we receive their grateful hearts.They really have a
We are excited to announce that the dates for the next Level 1 Training have been finalized: October 27th – November 7th 2024.Come and join
In the past three months, Haiti Prison and Rehabilitation has been facing the odds of providing food and holding church services in several prisons of
The past two months I’ve been making improvements to the tool trailer like adding shelves and organizing the tools to minimize chaos in the field,
Merv King has an incredible ability to guide us through processing our past, our hurts, our values, and our deepest heart cries. I’ve rarely been
The work in Haiti lasted for a total of thirteen months. Since the beginning of this year, 53,820 meals were provided for inmates in Haitian
This year has been busy. In April, we responded to Rolling Fork, Mississippi to cleanup after an EF4 tornado largely flattened much of the town.
Ukraine Project Statistics From the beginning of 2023, our teams evacuated 29 people from desperate situations in war zones, including multiple medical evacuations. 364,600 pounds
Morocco Project Statistics The shelter project in Morocco lasted just over 3 months. In that time we were able to build 569 shelters which provided
Help Launch a Church in Ukraine.”Over the past eighteen months, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Pastor Leonid in Ukraine, a dedicated individual
[Update from our chaplain Leonid]Our team of volunteers continues to serve people in places affected by Russian aggression. This time we visited the city of
As our last team leaves Morocco, we handed the project over to the locals, who will continue building shelters on a smaller scale for about
It’s amazing to see all of the good that can come from a major disaster like this earthquake. Many people have been strengthened in their
On Tuesday, we had 23+ volunteers come to us for work. Half of them were from the army and had been given leave by their
Two tornadoes touched down in Tennessee on Saturday, one of which hit parts of Hendersonville and stayed on the ground for a 43 mile stretch,
As I leave Morocco, I’m leaving a piece of my heart behind. But instead, it’s been replaced with a lifetime of memories. Spending countless hours
Time to get the calendars out!In June 2024, Merv King and his family will get on the road to do presentations in several churches who
Helping with the shelter project in Morocco has been an extraordinary learning experience, with volunteers from multiple cultures and languages working together to support the
During the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to assist with building shelters. I have enjoyed meeting and working with people from quite
For everyone who has been following along with the work in Haiti: The director of the work in Haiti, Andy Faller, will be traveling to
