Volunteers continue work in Joplin

Five volunteers continue to help with immediate assistance for families affected by the recent tornado in Joplin, Missouri. They plan to return to Kentucky on Sunday. Check back for a full account of their experience soon.

Volunteer Efforts Continue in Joplin, Mo. Today

See St. Mary's Parish before the storm hit here.

The group of five, two SCNs, two SCNAs and the nephew of one Sister have been in touch and are still hard at work in Joplin, Mo., today. They report that damage from the storm is almost unbelievable to witness in person and that there is much relief still needed for the area.

More photos sent from the volunteer group have arrived, including the picture above of the remains of St. Mary's Church. Click here for more photos of the effort.

Joplin, Missouri

After receiving word from Amtrack that the train from Chicago to Montana was once again being delayed because of flooding in North Dakota, five of the nine volunteers made the decision to postpone our mission trip to the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana and travel to Joplin, Missouri on June 8th.

We arrived in Joplin around 5:30pm. We were graciously welcomed to take up residence in the College View Baptist Church for the next four days.

In our hearts, we know that this is where we should be,
helping our brothers and sisters to recover from the harshness of this horrible tragedy.

Love,
Sr. Luke
Nick
Sharon
Sr. Janet
Trudi