
Joyful Partnership in Disaster Recovery
When World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) enters a disaster-impacted community, volunteers come to be the hands and feet of Jesus while repairing homes. At its core, DRS works alongside
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When World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) enters a disaster-impacted community, volunteers come to be the hands and feet of Jesus while repairing homes. At its core, DRS works alongside

Severe storms and tornadoes over the last week have devastated communities across the Midwest. The outbreak of tornadoes—with wind speeds up to 165 mph—affected communities in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska,

In November 2021, residents of Whatcom County, Washington, could not have anticipated the devastating impact that a series of atmospheric river events would have on their community. On November 14,

For years, debris-strewn streets stood as reminders of Hurricane Florence for Sam and his community in New Bern, North Carolina. Although time has passed and rebuilding continues, hope is returning.

When World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) conducts unmet needs assessments, disaster survivors enter walk-in centres carrying the burden of their post-disaster circumstances. Thankfully, they can trust that people empathize

Another round of severe spring storms swept across the U.S. Midwest last week, killing five people and injuring dozens more (Associated Press, 2023) Multiple tornadoes destroyed communities in Missouri and

Editor’s note (2026): Since this meeting in 2023, the global foreign aid landscape has changed significantly. World Renew continues to work with a range of partners to support locally led

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” —Isaiah

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texans like Rosalina*, who is elderly and living with a disability, also faced the devastating impacts of Hurricane Hanna recovery. Moving inland from

We’re responding to the needs of disaster survivors, supporting Hurricane Ian response efforts, helping them rebuild after this devastating storm. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian became one of the most