Church World Service Emergency Response

In Focus: Keep it green: Re-building after disaster is a chance to 'build it right'

A hurricane-proof 'Lift House' in Terrebonne Parish, La

Workers put the finishing touches on the first ever hurricane-proof 'Lift House' in Terrebonne Parish, La. The home's design includes many green-building elements easy to incorporate into new homes.
Photo: Bonnie Vollmering/CWS

Donna Derr, Director

CWS Emergency Response Program helps the faith community play its special role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response in the U.S. and around the world -- which is to:

Stand on the side of the oppressed through advocacy with and for those most in need.
Seek out unmet needs of all survivors -- particularly people who were vulnerable and marginalized before the disaster.
Provide a larger vision of life that includes emotional and spiritual care as well as physical rebuilding.
Assist in long-term recovery of those in need.
Restore and build community relationships.

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