Atlantic Northeast District Church of The Brethren
Brethren Disaster Ministries
Congregations are encouraged to organize groups of up to 15 (or half groups of 7) volunteers who are able to travel and commit to one week of serving with the Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) Rebuild Program.
Smaller groups of 7 or less or individuals, may also volunteer.
To volunteer, please contact Ed Olkowski, ANE District Disaster Coordinator by phone (302) 540-0920 or by email.
Travel Related Information
For van Reservations contact Mary Etta Reinhart, Director of Witness & Outreach
Travel costs for ANE congregations who travel to BDM work sites under the coordination of our District Disaster Coordinator, Ed Olkowski, may be reimbursed by funds from the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction and the Helping Hands Benevolence Fund. The Brethren Disaster Relief Auction, Inc hosts an auction every 4th weekend in September. Please visit their website to learn more on how you can volunteer.
ANE Stories of BDM Work
Spring Creek, COB: Dawson Springs
Wyomissing, Indian Creek & Ambler COBs: Dawson Springs
My experiences in Madisonville KY Brethren Disaster Ministries Short Term Response
October 2022
Brethren Disaster Ministries Trip: Coventry Church of the Brethren, May 28-June 5 2022
Video of Dawson Springs
