Our Rapid Response Ministry

When disaster strikes, decisions have to be made and actions are needed within just hours. These decisions and actions affect communities for years to come. Our goal is to get boots on the ground within 72 hours of a disaster to bring hope back to the hearts of the community and spread Christ’s love through every helping hand.

But when a tornado hit Tupelo, Mississippi — the hometown of Eight Days of Hope — local leaders saw firsthand the need for ministry immediately after a disaster strikes. We were inspired to take action. That’s how our Rapid Response Ministry was born – taking broken communities and planting hope in thousands of lives.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Rapid Response 

Eight Days of Hope is responding to Category 3 Hurricane Idalia that hit Southwest Florida, leaving a path of devastation in her wake. Join us in praying for so many who are without power, food, and shelter as the storm continues through the state, impacting hundreds of thousands of people.

Our Rapid Response Ministry and our Mass Feeding Ministries are deploying to Perry, FL, to love and serve those in need. Volunteer today!

Rapid Responses, Long–Lasting Impact

      • Our goal is to show the hope and love of Jesus Christ to disaster victims between 48 and 72 hours after a disaster strikes anywhere in the contiguous 48 states.
      • We have two types of responses. The first brings hundreds of volunteers to large disaster areas to clean debris, tarp roofs, gut water-damaged homes, and salvage personal property for up to 14 days.  The second brings 8 skilled heavy equipment operators and tree cutters to smaller disasters to help with tree removal and debris clean-up for up to 8 days.
      • We reach out to homeowners, community leaders, and other disaster relief organizations to spread hope, build relationships, and build bonds that help us work together.
      • To date, EDOH has responded to 49 disasters with our Rapid Response arm alone.

Loving and Serving in Amory, MS

Past efforts

Perry, FL - Rapid Response
Perry, FL
September 3-17, 2023
Hurricane Idalia left thousands in need of hope and help in Northwest Florida.

Amory, MS - Rapid Response
Amory, MS
March 28-April 15, 2023
Amory experienced the devastation of a deadly tornado outbreak.

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.
See more of our past efforts
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To date, we’ve had roughly 55,000 volunteers come from across the globe to spread God’s joy and serve His people. If you have a willing heart, regardless of age or skill level, click below to join the Eight Days of Hope family today!

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