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Disaster Description
Hurricane Katrina, August 2005 brought both wind and water damage to the Mobile area. MDS volunteers continue to repair and rebuild housing in Mobile and surrounding communities, working with the Way of Life Community Church and long term recovery organization Volunteer Mobile in this effort. The project site is located on a property next to Way of Life Community Church in Mobile.

MDS Response
The work done by volunteers this winter had a great impact on the community. The volunteers were able to complete numerous repair jobs to wrap up our project in Mobile at the end of March.

Working-in-the-Kitchen

Hard working cooks at the Mobile project.

Tree-Damage

Damaged home in Mobile.

Newly-Insulated

Newly insulated wall at a Mobile project.

Reviewing the Day

Reviewing the days' work in Mobile.

Kenny-and-Brenda-house

The beginnings of Kenny and Brenda's house.

Mr. C s house

Working on the roof at Mr. C's house.

Mr. Curtis house

MDS volunteers renovate Mr. C's house.

Ms. Toni's house

Ms. Tonis' house ready for sanding.

Clearing out Mr. Curtis house

Clearing out at Mr. Curtis' before the renovations can begin.

Progress on Kenny and Brenda's house

Siding the back of Kenny and Brenda's house.

Mobile, AL
MDS 1755 Riverside Dr  
Mobile, AL 36605

Project Directors:
Nick Hamm
Tel: (251) 478-8646
mobile(at)mds.mennonite.net

Project Start Date: January 2007

Volunteer Status: This site is now closed.

Volunteers to Date: 469

Jobs Started: 23

Jobs Completed: 20

Project End Date: March 28, 2008

Volunteer Information:
Please read this file if you are planning and preparing for travel to work at Mobile, AL.

Mobile Volunteer Information

Volunteer preparation tips In preparation for your trip to an MDS project, download the appropriate file below.

Tips for US volunteers

Tips for Canadian volunteers