Lend A Hand

03/19/2026

Another successful trip in the books, this one to the Asheville, N.C. area. Next one is the week of May 3rd to New Bern, N.C.

10/14/2025

Back from our recent trip to New Bern, NC. Plenty of work remains. Next trip Nov. 9-13. More information at lendahand.net

10/14/2025

10/11/2025

Another trip to New Bern is in the books. We go again next month.

09/15/2025

Lend A Hand’s 150th trip since its founding in 1989, will take place the week of October 5-11, when we travel to New Bern, N.C. to repair homes damaged by storms as far back as 2018. The vast majority of our trips (about 130) have occurred since Hurricane Katrina (2005) at which time LAH became a mission of the Presbytery. As part of the anniversary celebration, the cost of the trip will be only $50 which includes room and board, and transportation. To register, go to http://www.lendahand.net and fill out the form.

Lend A Hand coordinates transportation, labor, housing, meals and job assignments for volunteers to help people suffering from natural disasters.

08/07/2025

Still looking for a few additional volunteers for our Sept. 7-13 trip to Spruce Pines, N.C. Need to app.y by Aug. 17.
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03/24/2025

Just back from Canton N.C. (Western NC). Much work to be done. Stay tuned.

12/28/2024

We are sorry to announce that Nelson Lewis has passed away. Nelson had taken more trip with LAH then anyone else. He will be missed by all.

10/02/2024

We have 2 trips planned for New Bern, NC before the end of the year. Oct. 20-27 and Nov. 17-23. We are also looking into the situation in western NC to see where we can help. Presently it is too early to get involved, especially finding a place to stay etc. when there are so many people displaced by the flooding. More information will come as it becomes available.

07/01/2024

The location for our September 22-28 trip has changed. We will be going to a new area, in and around Crisfield, Md. This area was hit with tidal flooding in 2021. This project is for elevating and rebuilding homes as well as repairs to some of the existing homes. The work involves multiple jobs and skill levels. Much of the work seems to be drywall, taping, flooring, painting and finishing woodwork among other things The Mennonite Disaster Services organization has been rebuilding the homes and are heavily involved in the area. All volunteers stay at what they call "Base Camp." It is a building that has room for 40 people to sleep dormitory style in bunk beds. Separate rooms for men and women, although they have some spaces for couples who come. The cost of this trip will be $125 and will cover transportation, housing and food. Applications can be found on our website:Lendahand.net

06/03/2024

Lend A Hand is pleased to announce its fall trip schedule. We have three trips planned: September 22-28, October 20-26 and November 17-23. Presently these trips are scheduled for North Carolina (Sept. to Plymouth, Oct. and Nov. to New Bern) but locations can change depending on conditions caused by weather. At present, the cost for each of these trips has not been decided but will certainly not be more than $150. If interested in an of these trips, please register online at www.lendahand.net. No payments needed at this time.

05/18/2024

Another week working in North Carolina helping a few people get back to some form of normalcy following flooding.