CRWRC's Disaster Response Services (DRS) volunteers give of their time and talents to help clear debris, assess needs, and rebuild homes after disasters strike. These volunteers are affectionately known as "The Green Shirts" throughout many disaster-affected communities and are well-respected for the quality services they provide.

Find out more about the Current Activities of The Green Shirts or how you can get involved!

NEW!  Videos about the work of DRS

New! Letter from CRWRC-DRS Director (August 2010)

Support DRS Projects
Hurricane Katrina 2005-2010

This month marks the fifth anniversary of CRWRC’s response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the Gulf Coast. CRWRC has provided more than $5 million to help rebuild lives and hearts among Katrina survivors who could not recover without our help. CRWRC plans to continue to assist with Hurricane Katrina response on the Gulf Coast in 2010-11. 

Coming Home to New Orleans ~ August 23, 2010
Making a Difference in the Mississippi Delta ~ August 16, 2010
From Hopeless to Helping Others ~ August 9, 2010
A Wave of Thanks Washes Over Slidell ~ August 3, 2010

DRS Sunday Materials

Have a DRS Sunday! CRWRC has released a new video on DVD, Overcoming Katrina. Watch fifty-nine Green Shirts from Chicago’s Orland Park CRC build a big house for a big family left homeless by the hurricane. The DVD includes:

  • Feature: Overcoming Katrina (28:45 minutes)
  • James' Story (4:11 minutes)
  • Georgia's Story (3:35 minutes)
  • Last Nail Ceremony (5:21 minutes)
  • Overcoming Katrina Trailer (2:03 minutes)


 

You can screen the feature during worship or at a special DRS event. Show the trailer during announcements or to publicize a screening. Or, show the shorter clips during offertory.

CRWRC has also developed new DRS Sunday bulletin inserts, bulletin covers, and posters to help your church and your own Green Shirt volunteers celebrate DRS Sunday 2010.   Click here for the materials!

 


Programs
CRWRC Disaster Response Services provides a variety of services to communities affected by disasters.  Find out more and read by clicking here.

 


Current Activities
CRWRC is currently involved in needs assessment, rapid response, building estimating, and has volunteers at five reconstruction sites. 
Find out more.


Contact Us
Learn about the CRWRC Regional Manager in your area, who you should contact to make a donation, sign up as a volunteer, request assistance, or ask for more information.


Resources
Download brochures, sign up for newsletters, and find other resources that can help you learn about and promote CRWRC Disaster Response Services.  Click here.