CREW and their Weekend Warriors!

We normally think of Saturday's as lazy laid back days, not for CREW! CREW covered two counties promoting Hurricane information and preparedness at Project Hope Event and hosting volunteers at three homes in two counties!

CREW supported Project Hope and the Corp Of Engineers as they helped use the anniversary of the devastating hurricanes from decades ago to remind people to prepare for those of tomorrow. CREW is not only helping people recover from past storms such as Wilma and Ernesto, but promoting the importance of preparing for future storms. We are actively exploring ways to help people prepare for future storms by exploring hurricane mitigation opportunities as well as teaching people the importance of preparing. Akiva and Trish set up the booth at the site, then Akiva, Amanda and Betty spent the day informing people about what we can do to help!

Meanwhile, Renee' made sure the volunteer CREW from East Lake United Methodist got off to a good start. They were tired from fighting the Tiger traffic the night before! Go Tigers!!!

The CREW started in Moorehaven, splitting and working at two different homes. Replacing drywall in one while repairing a screen door at another. All the time the group was being followed around by the St. Pete Times. The Times interviewed each volunteer, Renee' and Trish at the home and then we all went out to a late lunch to refuel for the next project! The whole gang traveled to Clewiston to help repair a stubborn roof that won't quit leaking! Unfortunately they were unable to finish as they could not get the right supplies. But the volunteers wearily agreed to come back next month and tackle the roof first! The Times hung around and took a tour of the Clewiston damage with Trish, and learned what a resilient town we are, as the volunteers began their long drive home to Palm Harbor, hot and tired, but satisfied with a great days work for the Glory of God!

But, it does not end there. Sunday also saw Akiva diligently working to get our videos installed on our new computer, donated by the Presbyterian Disaster Association while Trish met with member of the Bass Association regarding a donation to CREW and talked further with the St. Pete Times. Thank you so much to those who have so willingly and continually supported us!