Mississippi

GROUP VOLUNTEERS work alongside communities after disasters to rebuild strength, stability, and resilience.

Read more below about our active work sites, including site information, age and supervision requirements, provisions and fees, and lodging and meal options. In addition to these active sites, we have several referrals through trusted local ecumenical partners, and additional Week of Compassion sites in development. Email us to be notified about these opportunities as details are available.

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Mississippi

12/18/2024

Rolling Fork

In 2023, a deadly EF-4 tornado devastated Rolling Fork, destroying hundreds of homes, including much of the affordable rental housing in this rural community.

Week of Compassion is partnering with Rolling Fork Rising to build new homes and create opportunities for homeownership for renters displaced by the tornado.

-- minimum age: 14 – including 2 adults (21+) for every 5 minors
-- maximum group size: 20
-- housing: First Baptist Church, Rolling Fork - classrooms converted into bunk rooms
-- meals: responsibility of the group
-- registration: $25/person/night

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Week of Compassion
P.O. Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206

Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.

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Mississippi

Rolling Fork

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