Today is the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. As we remember the power that Katrina brought to the gulf coast, we keep our eyes on Hurricane Ida. Ida is expected […]
At the current moment, we have paused our response in Detroit, Michigan to evaluate the longevity of the program. We are hopeful that we will be able to return in […]
Yesterday, August 15th, we said goodbye to the amazing AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 1. The team joined our efforts in Michigan on July 14th. They spent a month assisting homeowners […]
Returning to the home of Ms. Damita on day two, our team continued to remove damaged items from her home. Around them, walls once covered in several feet of mold […]
Floodwater and Sewage- The Story of Ms. Damita (part 1) Recently, our NECHAMA team helped Ms. Damita, a local widow whose basement back-flooded with raw sewage. The storm displaced Ms. […]
An update from our Operations Director, Dorothy Maples: “There are things or people in life that make you want to show up, to help, or just be a better person. […]
Rain or shine, volunteers make a commitment to help others through some of their darkest days. Whether you sign up for a one-year commitment as an Americorps NCCC volunteer or […]
Recently, our team traveled to the home of Mr. Peterson. A former pro athlete, he has been confined to his home for the past 2 years due to the pandemic […]
As we arrive at a home in Detroit to do a damage assessment, people begin to emerge from nearby homes. They see the name on our truck- NECHAMA Jewish Response […]
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