Katrina Work Crews

The Gulf Coast Needs You!

Thousands have been left homeless and without the basic daily necessities for life because of the devastation of Katrina. Certain areas of the region (New Orleans) are getting lots of attention while other areas seem to have been forgotten.

Youth Encounter has been given the opportunity to partner with a church in Ocean Springs, MS, one of the forgotten areas, to help rebuild.

To do this we need your help! How?

Donation of time - more than anything we need YOU!
Donation of money - help support us as we get the word out.
Donation of food and supplies - hold drives in your church.

We need people who would be willing to invest of their time:

Be a point person in your church helping us get the word out.
Adults needed for a long term mission assignment (4-6 weeks)
Youth and Adults needed to be part of a team for a short term (1 week) mission assignment

General Info:

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Who can go?

Adults
College Students
16-18 year olds with an adult
Youth Groups (must be 16+ years of age)

Cost: Contributions cover...

3 meals a day plus snacks
Sleeping arrangements
Donation for materials

When: Year round! Holiday weeks, Spring Break time, and the summer months fill up fastest.
There is limited space available each week.

How to register:

Check with Susie about the availability of dates:
- 800-659-6884 ext: 8481
Download the group registration form and mail it along with deposit to Youth Encounter c/o Katrina Work Crews, 3490 Lexington Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55126
Download the participant information forms and distribute them to your team members.

What else can I do?

Consider being a long-term (4-6 weeks or 3-month) site coordinator in Mississippi
Be a point person for your church helping us get the word out.

Are you ready to go? Apply now!

If you would like more information, please contact call (800) 659-6859 or send an email to .

For more Service Ministry information, click here.

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