Pass Christian/Gulfport, Mississippi
Disaster Description
Pass Christian is on Mississippi's coast and is one of the communities most devastated by Katrina. The 30-foot storm surge killed 22 people, destroyed nearly all business property, and damaged or destroyed 90 percent of the town's homes. Initially about 25 percent of Pass Christian's 6,500 residents remained.
Like virtually all of its residents, city leaders suffered immense personal loss. City Hall is now in a doublewide trailer. The library is in a small trailer. The storm set back the city 150 years, to its early days as a rustic resort area. But many new houses are springing up and the city is being rebuilt.
MDS Response
MDS purchased property in Pass Christian and set up a long-term project with three mobile homes and a storage shed. Together with the local recovery committee and readily available funds, MDS has completed 24 new builds, 15 major repairs and 42 minor repairs. Over the summer Pass Christian will be visited by youth groups from all over the US and Canada. MDS will continue it's work in Pass Christian this winter.
Photo Gallery
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Client, Mr. Robert and MDS Volunteer, Elizabeth reunite after Elizabeth worked with Mr. Robert in 2005.
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MDS Volunteers, Paul and Emily, met at an MDS project last year and return to volunteer as an engaged couple.
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Crew leader, Elma, with volunteers from Conrad Grebel College at Ms. Mary Joyce's dedication service in Pass Christian.
Ms-Loretta-gives-God-all-the-glory
Ms. Loretta gives God all the Glory at her home dedication service.
Don-presents-Ms-Loretta-with-the-Hammer-Rings-Hope-book
MDS Volunteer, Don Mintmier, gives the book, "The Hammer Rings Hope", to Ms. Loretta at the dedication of her new, MDS-built home in Pass Christian, MS.
Jill-presents-a-comforter-made-by-her-church-Lombard-Mennonite
MDS volunteer, Jill, presents a comforter that was made by her church, to Ms. Loretta at the home dedication service.
Norm-jokes-with-Ms-Loretta-about-holding-the-keys-to-her-house
Norm jokes with client, Ms. Loretta, as he gives her the keys to her home.
Phyllis-presents-a-wall-hanging-to-Ms-Loretta
Phyllis presents a wall hanign to Ms. Loretta at the home dedication service for her new home.
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A truckload of groceries to unload.
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Volunteers watch the POD driver load up the storage container after a house dedication.
Don-Mintmier-presents-the-Bible-to-Steven
Don Mintmier presents the Bible to Mr. Steven at his home dedication.
Roxanne-Stovall-presents-the-wall-hanging-from-Mt
Volunteer, Roxanne Stovall, presents the wall hanging made by a group from Mt. Zion Mennonite Church in Maryland.
Project Report
Weekly Report for Pass Christian
We were concerned when our new crew had not arrived by 7:00 pm orientation time on Sunday. Thankfully they did arrive safely just after 10:00 p.m. and we postponed orientation until the next morning. This week’s new crew of 24...[more]
Map/Directions
Project statistics
Pass Christian, MS
MDS
503 Church Ave.
Pass Christian, MS 39571
Project Directors: Dave and Anna Wiebe
Tel: (228) 452-1114
Fax: (228) 452-1116
passchristian(at)mds.mennonite.net
Project Start Date: Re-opened Oct 11, 2010
Project End Date:
Volunteers to Date: 3986
Jobs Started: 184
Jobs Completed: 177
Project is closed.
Volunteer Information:
Please download and read the files listed below if you are planning and preparing for travel to work in Pass Christian.
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