Disaster Relief
Hurricane Helene 2024
Serve Those In Need
Natural disasters are traumatic, devastating experiences that deeply affect us beyond the physical destruction. Disasters highlight how fragile life is and the need for hope and healing.
We were created for eternal joy in a loving relationship with Jesus Christ, the Creator and Sustainer of all things (Colossians 1:15-23). Only by God’s grace in Christ can we receive salvation and experience true healing and peace.
PRAY
The only, sovereign God can do more in five seconds than we can do in five lifetimes. He is merciful and gracious, and he wants to display his power to us by our dependance on him in prayer.​​​
“God has given us prayer, not primarily as a method for getting things or changing circumstances, but as a means of cooperating with Him in His great plan for the redemption of the lost and other great spiritual exploits.”
– Tom Elliff​
GIVE
100% of your financial gift goes directly to the work of Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief.
The financial need is great as Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief aids those in need. Water purification systems are one example of their expenses, as many are without drinking water. Giving financially helps with both the short-term and long-term needs.
"We network together across various states to accomplish our work together without a cost to those who have been affected because of the generous support of Southern Baptists!"
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Mass Feeding | Shower Units | Recovery Teams | Chaplaincy
Laundry | Communications | Rebuild & Recovery | Childcare
We are better together.
Financial Giving Options
OPTION 1 – Give through the Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief Website
Step 1: Visit www.tnbaptist.org/howtogive
Step 2: Select giving option (as a church or as an individual)
Step 3: Under “Type of Donation”, select “Hurricane Relief”
OPTION 3 – Give Through the Send Relief Website
www.sendrelief.org/projects/hurricane-helene/
Donations given through Send Relief is given directly to disaster relief work in response to Hurricane Helene throughout the Southeastern United States.
OPTION 2 – Give through the Chilhowee Baptist Association Website​
Note: Cash/Checks accepted during office hours (M-Th, 9a-4p)
OPTION 4 – Mail In
Monetary Contributions:
TN Baptist Convention Bank
Lockbox Service PO Box 306339, Nashville, TN 37230-6339 earmarked for the specific disaster.
Gift Cards should be sent to the
Missions Mobilization Center
6434 John Hagar Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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Requested Gift Card Types:
Home Depot, Lowes, Visa, Walmart
DONATE ITEMS
Our association is cooperating with Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief as well as other Baptist associations, churches, and non-profits.
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Please only donate items listed below.
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We are not currently accepting water or clothing.
(this document contains a list of short-term donation needs and a separate list for long-term donation needs)
Particular Items Requested:
· Sleeping bags
· Propane canisters
· Propane heaters
· Camping stove
· Blankets
· Baby formula
· Tyvek suits
· Long rubber gloves
· N95 masks
· Hygiene products
· Trash bags (heavy-duty)
· Five gallon buckets
· Cleaning supplies, including items that do not require water
(pre-moistened hand wipes,
paper towels, etc.)
Please carefully package items in boxes and/or five gallon buckets for ease or transportation and distribution.
Donation Drop-Off Locations:
Chilhowee Baptist Association
341 E Lincoln Road Alcoa, TN 37701
Drop-Off: 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church
3508 Wildwood Road Maryville, TN 37804​
Contact Larry Stinson for drop-off
Great Smokies Sweet Shoppe
8533 State Hwy 73, Townsend, TN
Drop-Off: 8am-7pm, Sunday-Saturday
God's Warehouse
3441 W Andrew Johnson Hwy Morristown, TN 37814
Drop-Off: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday
Volunteers are available from 9am-3pm | Call to schedule a delivery (423-312-6883)
God's Warehouse is working directly with Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief
and the Nolachucky Baptist Association
VOLUNTEER & STAY CONNECTED
The destruction caused by Hurricane Helene will result in long-term relief efforts from our association of churches. Blount County Baptists are considering a three to five year commitment to serving the needs of affected residents in East Tennessee.
VOLUNTEER
At this time, we are asking those who own a closed trailer to volunteer by allowing our association office to use your trailer for storage and transportation of donated items. Please email us if you can volunteer (media@cbalive.org).
TENNESSEE BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF
Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief is a cooperative, volunteer ministry with over 2,000 credentialed and trained volunteers from churches and associations who are ready to respond in times of disaster.
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Volunteers must be trained and certified to serve with TBDR.
The organized, trained efforts of TBDR bring help, hope, and healing to communities suffering in disaster areas.
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TBDR is nationally recognized with Statements and Memorandums of Understanding in place with organizations such as the American Red Cross (ARC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and more. Because of these agreements, TN Baptist Disaster Relief is normally one of the first to respond with Disaster Relief services during a time of crisis.
Upcoming TBDR Trainings
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Email us at media@cbalive.org
Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief,
Missions Mobilization Center
(615) 371-7926 or (615) 371-7927