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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. Only about 25 percent  of Pass Christian's 6,500 residents remained. The rest are scattered nationwide, joining 2 million other hurricane displaced peoples across America.
 
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. Little of the tax base remains, nor does any meaningful employment beyond contract work for cleanup and debris removal.

Foundation-work

Foundation work at Ms. Bells.

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Mr. R's home is nearly complete.

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The dining room of Mr. David's house in Pass Christian.

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Pouring a foundation for Ms. B

Outside-View-Blue-House

Mr David's house was dedicated in November 2007.

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Volunteers work together to finish up the inside of a project in Pass Christian.

College students and Project Directors

College student volunteers and Project Director in Pass Christian.

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College students volunteer in Pass Christian.

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Client Billie in front of his house that MDS volunteers are rebuilding.

Pass Christian, MS
MDS
503 Church St.
Pass Christian, MS 39571

Project Directors: Peter Bunnet and Cletus Yoder
Tel: (228) 452-1114
Fax: (228) 452-1116
passchristian(at)mds.mennonite.net

Project Start Date:
October 2005

Volunteer Status: This site is full until May, 2008.

Volunteers to Date: 2254

Jobs Started: 135

Jobs Completed: 130

Project End Date: TBA

Projects spring/summer schedule

June 8 - Summer Youth Project begins

August 16 - Summer Youth Project ends

Volunteer Information: Please read this file if you are planning and preparing for travel to work in Pass Christian, Miss.

Pass Christian 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