MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Life Church in Memphis is hosting a team from Samaritan’s Purse at their location on 255 N Highland St.
According to their website, Samaritan’s Purse is a non-profit organization that responds to natural disasters by mobilizing volunteers to bring relief and compassion to homeowners.
Life Church said there are opportunities for people in the Mid-South to receive assistance or to volunteer. Those interested in volunteering for hands-on help with relief efforts including chainsaw work, roof tarping and debris cleanup can call (901) 237-4678 or sign up here.
Samaritan's Purse will reach out within a day of signing up. There is a required orientation.
Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older. Those aged 14-15 must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian and ages 16-17 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone unless the team is registered as a youth group.
Youth groups may serve with Samaritan’s Purse and are required to complete a Youth Leader Covenant.
Samaritan's Purse is using the Highland location to house volunteers and to create an operations hub for emergency aid in the Memphis area.
Samaritan’s Purse volunteers and staff will work Mondays to Saturdays, beginning Wednesday, February 9 at 7:30 am.
People needing assistance, whether it be damage to their roof or trees/limbs down, should call Samaritan's Purse by phone at (901) 275-9634 to report damage and ask for assistance.
