Past Efforts

From 2005 until today, we have been following where God calls us, serving those in need after hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, derechos, and more. Take a look at our past events from throughout the years and see just where God has allowed us to be used for His glory!

Rebuilding Past Efforts

Eight Days of Hope XVIII
Lake Charles, LA
December 3-10, 2022
Five major storms devastated the Lake Charles area, leaving little ability to recover from the repeated damage.

Eight Days of Hope XVII
LaPlace, LA
April 9-16, 2022
Hurricane Ida caused $75 billion in damages to Louisiana, leaving thousands in need of hope.

Eight Days of Hope XVI
Houston, TX
October 13-20, 2018
350,000 homes flooded in Texas in August 2017

Eight Days of Hope XIV and XV
Houston, TX
March 10-24, 2018
350,000 homes flooded in Texas in August 2017

Eight Days of Hope XIII
Lafayette, LA
June 4- 11, 2017
140,000 homes flooded in Louisiana in August 2016

Eight Days of Hope XII
Black River, SC
October 8-15, 2016
A thousand year flood damages thousands of homes in South Carolina!

Eight Days of Hope XI
Tupelo, MS
July 12-19, 2014
On April 28, 2014, over 700 homes suffered damage when a tornado ripped through Tupelo, MS.

Eight Days of Hope X
LaPlace, LA
March 9-16, 2013
Following Hurricane Isaac's landfall, more than 2,500 volunteers brought hope to victims on the Louisiana coast.

Eight Days of Hope IX
Pamlico County, NC
May 26-June 2, 2012
Over 2,203 volunteers traveled to North Carolina to repair and rebuild homes for the victims of Hurricane Irene.

Eight Days of Hope VIII
Smithville, MS / Hackleburg, AL
October 29-November 5, 2011
When a 200 mph tornado destroyed areas of MS and AL, 1,858 volunteers from 43 states helped rebuild 70 homes and two churches.

Eight Days of Hope VII
Nashville, TN
November 20-27, 2010
Record rainfall caused major flooding in TN! 1,603 volunteers worked on 200 projects in Nashville to repair homes for flood victims.

Eight Days of Hope VI
Cedar Rapids, IA
October 25-November 1, 2008
A major flood hit downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Eight Days of Hope was ready to respond!

Eight Days of Hope V
Bay St Louis/Waveland, MS
December 29, 2007 - January 5, 2008
One last time! Bay St. Louis and Waveland, Ms. had become our second home!

Eight Days of Hope IV
Bay St. Louis/Waveland, MS
May 26-June 2, 2007
1,277 volunteers from 42 different states helped repair damages caused by Hurricane Rita.

Eight Days of Hope III
Bay St. Louis/Waveland, MS
December 15-26, 2006
After two events on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, we had built good relationships with the local communities and were invited back a third time!

Eight Days of Hope II
Bay St. Louis/Waveland, MS
May 28 - June 3, 2006
Our second response to Hurricane Katrina!

Eight Days of Hope I
Bay St. Louis/Waveland, MS
December 10 - 18, 2005
Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, leaving damage unlike any other.

Rapid Response Past Efforts

Selma, AL - Rapid Response
Selma, AL
January 19-February 4, 2023
A deadly tornado left Selma in need of hope.

Ft. Myers, FL - Rapid Response
Ft. Myers, FL
October 31-November 12, 2022
Hurricane Ian made landfall as a category 4 storm, destroying much of the Florida coast.

Sarasota, FL - Rapid Response
Sarasota, FL
October 5-29, 2022
Hurricane Ian made landfall as a category 4 storm, destroying much of the Florida coast.

Bear Branch, KY - Rapid Response
Bear Branch, KY
August 6-27, 2022
Near the end of July, a flood devastated the area of Bear Branch, KY, and surrounding cities, leaving so many hopeless.

Mayfield, KY - Rapid Response
Mayfield, KY
December 14, 2021-January 2, 2022
A deadly tornado devastated the town of Mayfield, KY, just days before Christmas-time.

Kenner, LA - Rapid Response
Kenner, LA
October 2-23, 2021
Hurricane Ida devastated the Gulf Coast, leaving many across Louisiana in need of help.

LaPlace, LA - Rapid Response
LaPlace, LA
September 14-26, 2021
God allowed us to provide a warm meal to thousands without power.

Mandeville, LA - Rapid Response
Mandeville, LA
September 4-25, 2021
Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane.

Waverly, TN - Rapid Response
Waverly, TN
August 27-September 11, 2021
Deadly flooding impacted over 200 homes in rural Tennessee.

Lake Charles, LA - Rapid Response
Lake Charles, LA
May 27-June 12, 2021
Devastating flooding impact many in LA after the fourth major disaster in one year.

Calhoun County, AL - Rapid Response
Calhoun County, AL
March 30-April 10, 2021
Responding to a powerful tornado in North Alabama.

Beattyville, KY - Rapid Response
Beattyville, KY
March 10-20, 2021
Flooding unexpectedly struck rural Kentucky.

Bay St. Louis, MS - Rapid Response
Bay St. Louis, MS
November 5-14, 2020
Hurricane Zeta caused immense damage to the Gulf Coast.

Jennings, LA - Rapid Response
Jennings, LA
October 17-November 7, 2020
Hurricane Delta made landfall in Louisiana, leaving a path of hurt in its wake.

Lake Charles, LA - Rapid Response
Lake Charles, LA
August 31-October 3, 2020
Hurricane Laura hit as a Category 4 hurricane causing $160 billion in damage.

Cedar Rapids, IA - Rapid Response
Cedar Rapids, IA
August 15-September 5, 2020
A derecho hit Cedar Rapids, causing immense tree and wind damage.

Leland, NC - Rapid Response
Leland, NC
August 6-13, 2020
Tornadoes spurred by Hurricane Isaias hit Leland.

Nashville, TN - Rapid Response
Nashville, TN
March 6-21, 2020
A series of tornadoes hit Nashville and surrounding communities.

Jackson, MS - Rapid Response
Jackson, MS
February 21-March 14, 2020
Pearl River in Jackson flooded leaving over 450 homes damaged.

Safe House Past Efforts

Kerr County, TX - Safe House
Mercy Gate Ministries
October 1-14, 2022
Renovated two homes to be used to house survivors and provide care in Kerr County, TX.

Chattanooga, TN - Safe House
Her Song
August 6-31, 2022
Helping build a brand new facility in Tennessee for survivors of Human Trafficking.

Jackson, TN - Safe House
Scarlet Rope Project
May 14-28, 2022
Helping build an 8-bedroom facility in West Tennessee.

Philadelphia, PA - Safe House
Worthwhile Wear
November 6-20, 2021
Turning a home into three apartments for human trafficking survivors.

Sioux Falls, SD - Safe House
Call to Freedom
October 2-16, 2021
Building an apartment complex for survivors who are reunited with their children.

Houston, TX - Safe House
Elijah Rising
May 2021
Installing new windows for a previous safe house remodel.

Tupelo, MS - Safe House
Transformation Garden
February 13-27, 2021
Completing the drywall, flooring, and other jobs for a facility that will house adult survivors in Mississippi.

Indianapolis, IN - Safe House
kNot Today and Ascent 121
September 12-26, 2020
Renovating a 17,000 sq. ft. facility for child survivors of human trafficking.

Buffalo, NY - Safe House
PATH
July 11-25, 2020
Remodeling space to better help survivors receive the support they need.

Austin, TX - Safe House
The Refuge for DMST
December 9-22, 2019
Building an equine therapy center to provide counseling and healing for decades to come.

Houston, TX - Safe House
Elijah Rising
November 2-15, 2019
Remodeling safe houses for adult survivors of human trafficking.
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