1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (110+ words) MDS's website currently lists an opportunity for volunteers from across the US to serve in the town of Spencer, Iowa (though to be fair, all available date ranges listed between Jun 28 and August 29th are "FULL)." In June 2024, The Little Sioux…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (572+ words) Homeowners Carmell Monias and Ivan Knutson in Deanre Beach, Sask. Of all the things lost in the 2025 wildfire that destroyed their home in Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, it was losing her sacred bundle that hurt Carmell Monias the most. For the…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (533+ words) MDS local units connect people just like you with disaster relief volunteer work right in your own community. From helping an elderly neighbor clear flood debris from a basement to rebuilding a porch damaged by rising water, MDS Washington Unit…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (103+ words) Salina, Kansas storm damage Wayne Stucky Crew taking a break for lunch in Salina Wayne reports that there is still work to do in Salina, KS." If your church, family, or friends would like to help with this clean-up for…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (207+ words) We had a total of 9 volunteers during this week; 4 Weekly, 4 Leadership volunteers including the 2 cooks, and 1 Long Term, to work on the Reedy Patch Bridge, the Whitmire Bridge, and Woody's Drive Bridge in Hendersonville. Our volunteers were from IN, PA,…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (185+ words) We had a total of 11 volunteers during this week; 5 Weekly, 5 Leadership volunteers including the 2 cooks, and 1 Long Term, to work on the Pace Bridge and the Whitmire in Hendersonville. Our volunteers were from VA, OH, PA, NY, SC, and Canada....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (358+ words) Spencer, IA " SYP " June 14-19, 2026 Mennonite Disaster Service Spencer, IA " SYP " June 14-19, 2026 At the Spencer, Iowa SYP project for the week of June 14-19, most of our leadership team continued from the first week. A new project director and a new crew…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (866+ words) MDS volunteers stand in the half-framed home being built in Denare Beach, Sask. In late May, 2025, the residents of the remote Saskatchewan town of Denare Beach were told to evacuate. The out-of-control Wolf Fire was on its way, threatening the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (334+ words) Looking for local volunteer opportunities in Lancaster County? The MDS Lancaster Unit connects volunteers with disaster recovery projects across Lancaster and York Counties, helping homeowners recover from storm, flood, and fire damage. MDS local units connect people just like you…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (270+ words) Week 4 at the MDS project in Denare Beach, Saskatchewan was filled with hard work, meaningful connections, and many moments that reminded volunteers of the reason for their presence. Peter (Project Director) was enthusiastic about the progress made during the week....