When disasters strike, Week of Compassion is here to help:
before, during, and after.

In order to protect volunteers and communities we serve during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our partners have limited their volunteer disaster recovery operations. Volunteers should use caution, heed the guidance of public health officials, and pay close attention to protocols required on site and prior to serving. If volunteering is not a safe option for you right now, we encourage you to take this time to prepare for future mission opportunities by 1) becoming more disaster-ready as a household or congregation; 2) developing your skills in home repair; and 3) advocating for local, state, and federal policies that promote adequate and equitable disaster recovery.

Week of Compassion offers resources and training opportunities to help congregations prepare for and respond to disasters. Immediately following disasters in the United States and Canada, Week of Compassion works through local congregations and regions to provide guidance, connections, and resources for navigating disaster response. We invest the majority of our disaster response resources in long-term recovery, primarily for the purpose of repairing and rebuilding homes. In coordination with Disciples and ecumenical partners, Week of Compassion also supports opportunities for Disciples to offer hands-on assistance.

Learn more about our ongoing responses below; click here for volunteer opportunities; or click here to prepare for disasters.
ONGOING RESPONSES
COVID-19
Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, Alabama
West Coast Fires (2020)
Hurricanes Laura and Delta, Louisiana*
Derecho, Iowa
Tornadoes, Tennessee
​Tropical Storm Imelda, Texas
Tornadoes, Ohio​* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED *                                             
Hurricane Michael, Florida                             
Hurricane Florence, North Carolina*           
Carr Fire and Camp Fire, California
Hurricanes Irma & Maria, Puerto Rico
Hurricane Irma, Florida
​Hurricane Harvey, Texas
*limited volunteer opportunities available, with COVID-19 precautions
EMERGING RESPONSES 
Week of Compassion is in conversation with local churches and partners in these areas where disasters are ongoing or have recently occurred. As needs are emerging, we are assessing potential avenues for response.

December Tornado Outbreak
Hurricane Ida
2021 Wildfires
Kentucky and Tennessee Flooding
Winter Storm (Feb. 2021)