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	Signs show that teams have come from across the country to help. Photo: David Barnhart Locations Gautier, Miss. Orange Grove, Miss. Pearlington, Miss. Luling, La. Houma, La. New Orleans, La. HURRICANES - status of Presbyterian churches and Presbyterian Volunteer Villages Needs Personnel Work Teams Donations Stories of Hope Poster available — It's not about raising walls, it's about raising hope Presbytery of Arkansas youth. Photo: Karen Howard Recent Events Youth weeks took place during June and July. Father and Son Mission Weeks in the Gulf recently took place in Louisiana and Mississippi. An online video shares the story of the impact this mission week had in the life of one of the father and son teams who participated.


	Some of the volunteer staff at the Presbyterian Volunteer Villages. Volunteers and Personnel Needed Work opportunities in the Gulf Coast (contract postions) Village Managers (three month volunteers) Worksite Assignment Managers (three month volunteers) Skilled volunteers needed for the Presbytery of South Louisiana Project Homecoming Volunteer Coordinator/Construction Assistant positions in New Orleans - position with the Presbytery of South Louisiana Project Homecoming


	Photo: David Barnhart, PDA Work Teams Needed Presbyterian Volunteer Villages are hosting teams as part of the Presbyterian response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. More teams, especially teams with skilled workers, are needed to help in the recovery and rebuilding phases. Please consider sending a team from your congregation, Rotary club, Elks club, garden club or other civic organization. Frequently Asked Questions about work teams in the Gulf Coast

	To schedule your team, call the PDA Call Center at (866) 732-6121 or register online Minimum age requirement — 18 Florida teams (877) 352-7326 or email What to bring Other work team opportunities Note: After scheduling, your team leader may contact the Presbyterian Volunteer Village Manager where your team will be working to discuss health issues, food options and supplies.


	Donations needed Lowe's or Home Depot gift cards (suggested minimum $50) Support the purchase of building supplies to enable the reconstruction of homes for disaster survivors, especially those affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Wilma — DR000174.


	Presbyterian Volunteer Village poster and brochures now available Poster — includes space for advertising your team's information; order online or call Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612. Free Brochure — includes basic information about facilities, teams, staff and the work of the Presbyterian Volunteer Villages. Download and print the brochure


	Part of the White Memorial Presbyterian Church Team. Photo: Linda Robinson Stories of Hope — Congregations across the United States are making a difference in the lives of disaster survivors. Teams have been serving, and some have sent their stories to share.


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