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04 Sep 2020

Volunteer Sabine Joins Us Again

Tuesday evening, one of NECHAMA's dedicated volunteers and talented photographer, Sabine Thompson, joined our Louisiana team. Sabine has a unique ability to capture a moment...
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Disaster Relief
03 Sep 2020

Lake Charles, LA

Today, the Operations Team toured Lake Charles, assessed the damage, spoke to local residents, and started scheduling work in the area. Tomorrow the team will...
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Disaster Relief
02 Sep 2020

Hurricane Laura Update

Our NECHAMA Operations Team arrived in Lafayette, Louisiana, during the early evening hours of Tuesday, September 1. Once they checked into the church's facility, housing...
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Disaster Relief
01 Sep 2020

Assessment Team Arrives in Louisiana

Our Operations team made it to Louisiana, although inclement weather slowed the team down a bit. They are continuing their journey toward Lafayette and Lake...
Deployment Updates
Disaster Relief
31 Aug 2020

Hurricane Laura Assessment

Our Operations team departed for Louisiana early Monday morning, August 31, to perform assessments of the area and determine how we can best serve those...
Deployment Updates
Disaster Relief
28 Aug 2020

Cedar Rapids Derecho Assessment Complete

It was a busy two week assessment in Cedar Rapids, IA. The community and local partners were exceptional, and we look forward to working alongside...
Deployment Updates
Disaster Relief
27 Aug 2020

Hurricane Laura Update

Our hearts go out to the families who have lost loved ones in the U.S. and the Caribbean in Hurricane Laura's aftermath. We continue to...
Deployment Updates
Disaster Relief
26 Aug 2020

Hurricane Laura

Wednesday, August 26, Hurricane Laura is expected to upgrade to a Category 4 storm as it makes landfall tonight and into the early hours of...
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