Disaster Relief
Published:
August 19, 2020
Last updated:
March 30, 2026

Past NECHAMA Executive Director, Bill Driscoll Jr. Joins Us

Disaster Relief
Published:
19 Aug 2020
Last updated:
30 Mar 2026
Key Takeaways
  • On day two and three of our assessment in Cedar Rapids, IA, we are delighted to be accompanied by our past Executive Director, Rep.
  • As a skilled sawyer, Bill has been volunteering with the NECHAMA and #IOCC teams with tree cutting and clearing.

On day two and three of our assessment in Cedar Rapids, IA, we are delighted to be accompanied by our past Executive Director, Rep. #BillDiscollJr, and his son, who is sporting his own toy chainsaw. As a skilled sawyer, Bill has been volunteering with the NECHAMA and #IOCC teams with tree cutting and clearing.

The work here in Cedar Rapids will require considerable time and effort; the damage is pervasive and extensive. Please consider a donation today.
https://nechama.org/donate/

Posts authored collectively by the NECHAMA team. NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is a leading national organization in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam.

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