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World Renew - Disaster Response Services

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World Renew - Disaster Response Services

World Renew DRS repairs homes & rebuilds hope in disaster-affected communities across North America. World Renew DRS responds to disasters in the US and Canada.

Your prayers, gifts, and time are all welcome and need to support disaster-affected communities. How Can You Help? PRAY
Disasters do more than tear down homes—they also destroy hope and joy. Pray that the Lord will be near to disaster survivors across North America, providing for every need. Also pray for DRS volunteers who are on location, for safety on the job site and while traveling. Pray that

the Lord will use them as His Light. God always provides, and we ask you to pray for God’s provision of the necessary material, physical, and spiritual resources needed for DRS to continue to respond to disasters across the U.S. and Canada. GIVE
Consider giving a monthly or one-time gift to support disaster response in North America. To donate online, visit worldrenew.net/drs. GO
Volunteer with a team or by yourself, for a week or three weeks, on a construction site, assessing unmet needs, and more. Call 800-848-5818 or email [email protected]. World Renew's disaster response work could not be completed without hundreds of volunteers who donate thousands of hours each year. Join us! For more information, visit worldrenew.net/drs.

05/29/2026

Volunteers, did you hear? It's time to claim your spot on a fall DRS repair team in South Sarasota County, Florida!

Join us and The United Way of South Sarasota County to restore homes damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. With on-site leadership, tools, and materials, we're ready for you!

To say "yes" to being the hands and feet of Jesus through this opportunity, contact Mackenzie at [email protected] or 616-315-2467 to sign up or with questions.

Team 3 currently has 1 bedroom spot and 3 RV spots available.

05/27/2026

Faithful service. Lasting hope.

Long after the storm has passed, many families are still waiting for a safe place to call home. That is where World Renew - Disaster Response Services (DRS) volunteers step in, not just with tools and building materials, but with patience, prayer, and steady care.

Across 3 long-term recovery sites, 315 volunteers helped repair 33 homes. Each home represents more than completed work. It represents a family welcomed back into safety, dignity, and hope.

We give thanks for every volunteer, church, and partner who showed up with willing hands and compassionate hearts. Together, you helped repair homes and rebuild lives.

05/21/2026

Hope is growing in Mitchell County, North Carolina.

Recently, volunteers from North Blendon Christian Reformed Church served with World Renew - Disaster Response Services to help a homeowner still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Together with the Mitchell County Long Term Resilience Group, the team repaired insulation, installed drywall, built a ramp, and helped move recovery forward. Just as important, they shared time, care, and conversation along the way.

This is the beauty of long-term recovery. Local partners lead. Churches come alongside. Homes are repaired, and hope begins to take root again. As Mitchell County continues to rebuild, locally-led recovery is restoring lives!

We are thankful for North Blendon CRC and the Mitchell County Long Term Resilience Group for being part of this work.

05/18/2026

Gifting this wicker wreath to a disaster survivor during a Last Nail Celebration signifies more than adding a decoration to their home. It serves as a symbolic reminder of transformation.

DRS volunteers repair disaster-impacted homes in the name of Christ as an expression of God's love. When repairs conclude, volunteers host a Last Nail Celebration with the homeowner and their community, dedicating the home to the Lord and asking for His blessing.

With each glance at their "Last Nail" wreath, a survivor is reminded of impactful volunteerism, new beginnings, and hope for years to come long after volunteers leave.

Thank you for supporting this transformative work. We couldn't do this without you.

05/14/2026

Volunteers from Kelsey Creek Church (KCC) know how disasters like the Eaton fires devastate lives.

That's why one group member knew she had to act when she saw the news about fires near her high school hometown. She prayed to God, asking for an opportunity to go and serve survivors.

Later, she saw a bulletin announcement at church about the opportunity to repair fire-damaged homes with DRS and Hope Crisis Response Network. It was abundantly clear: this was God's answer to her prayer.

Throughout their week of service, these KCC volunteers repaired the smoke‑damaged roof of a home that was spared during the fires by an Arizona firefighter. The homeowner, Betty, will feel the team's impact for years to come. 💚

05/11/2026

National VOAD 2026: Visionaries was an inspiring and motivating conference for DRS to gather with our disaster response partner organizations.

We are grateful to be part of the built on love, as reminded by Reverend David Guadalupe EJ, Interim President & CEO. In a troubling, disaster-prone world, “the NVOAD movement rises as a radical response, not with words, but with true action.”

Until next time, the cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration continues!

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD)

05/08/2026

Throughout this reconstruction season, DRS volunteer teams made steady progress repairing this home with The United Way of South Sarasota County after Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024.

While they made a significant impact on the home — once the important jobs like replacing floors, drywall, and cabinetry were complete — the volunteers' skills were needed by neighbors also waiting for help.

But the house still needed some final tweaks, like a fresh coat of paint and a through cleaning. Thankfully, students volunteers from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) were up to the challenge. Their efforts helped this homeowner reach the finality of having his home — and hope — restored.

We're thankful that serving alongside partners like PDA means greater effectiveness in disaster recovery. Praise God that we can serve better together!

05/06/2026

DRS is thrilled to share that Greg Strader, DRS Regional Manager, was named Volunteer of the Year by National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD)!

Greg's selfless service to the disaster response industry spans 50+ years, working with the American Red Cross, BRACE, and more. Now, his volunteer work supporting DRS, long term recovery groups, and National VOAD is truly leaving a lasting impact on disaster survivors' lives.

Please listen to Greg's reflections on receiving this honor, and join us in wishing him congratulations!

05/04/2026

From collaborative learning, to reflecting on volunteerism, and to good food and fellowship, our recent Regional and Project Managers Meeting was a joy.

Through their respective roles, this group of twenty volunteers give their time and talents to start-up DRS operations.

We are grateful for their selfless hearts, their willingness to serve, and their passion to bring hope and healing into the lives of disaster survivors. We couldn't do this without you!

05/01/2026

Five months after the Pacific Northwest floods, DRS volunteers are repairing flood-impacted homes with Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group.

One homeowner expressed that the volunteer work in their home and their community has been such a blessing to help get their lives 'back to normal.’

Through local volunteers, college students, and others, we are making strides towards healing and recovery while mending walls, floors, and most importantly, hearts.

We invite your church, school, family or business group to volunteer with DRS in Washington! Contact Morgan at [email protected] or 616-315-2530 with questions or to sign up today.

04/29/2026

This past weekend, we closed DRS sites for the 2025-2026 reconstruction season. Wow, it went by fast!

To each volunteer who served with DRS this year, we want to say thank you. Your hard work repairing homes has done more than just create impressive results. Your efforts have forged new life for disaster survivors on the fringes.

We hope your summer is full of enjoyment, adventure, and joy, and we look forward to serving with you this fall!

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8970 Byron Commerce Drive SW
Byron Center, MI
49315

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18008485818

Website

http://worldrenew.net/drsapp, http://worldrenew.net/drs

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