Disaster Relief
Hope on the Ground. Christ at the Center.
When the storm passes, the real work begins.
Christ In Action steps in to clear debris, remove fallen trees, and help families take their first hopeful steps forward. We serve with skill and prayer, because the work is sacred and the mission is urgent.
68 deployments
Deployment locations across 22 states and 4 countries.
4,750 families served
Working directly on their properties after disasters.
720,000 meals shared
Hot meals provided to survivors and volunteers on the ground.
9,400 volunteers mobilized
Ordinary people stepping into extraordinary service.
What Christ In Action Does in Disaster Relief
From chainsaws to chaplaincy, every deployment meets both physical and spiritual needs
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Clearing fallen trees, limbs, and debris from homes, driveways, and properties.
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Using skid steers, lifts, and other machinery to move large debris and restore access.
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Disaster recovery doesn’t end when the debris is cleared. Through our Furnishing Hope program, we help families turn empty houses back into homes filled with comfort, dignity, and Christ’s love.
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Equipping adults from across the country—including church teams and community groups—to serve safely and effectively through orientation and specialized training.
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Mobilizing and equipping local churches in affected areas so the impact continues long after CIA leaves.
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Offering prayer, compassionate listening, and walking with survivors and volunteers through trauma. This is what makes every deployment ministry-first.
What to Expect on a Deployment
Deployment brings people together to serve survivors, support one another, and bring hope.
Arrival & Orientation
Check in at Camp Hope, meet your team, and receive the tools and safety briefing you’ll need before heading out to serve in the community.
Team Assignments
Whether clearing debris, cooking meals, or supporting Camp Hope, every role works together to help families take their first hopeful steps forward.
Fellowship at Camp Hope
After a full day of service, gather for hot meals, worship, and connection. Camp Hope isn’t just a base camp—it’s a place of encouragement, rest, and community.
Chaplaincy Support
Prayer and care are woven into every part of deployment, supporting both survivors and volunteers with Christ’s love.
Every deployment is an opportunity to serve with excellence and compassion. Find your place in the mission.
IMPACT
STORIES
Vivian, 73 — A Widow’s Faith After the Storm
When Hurricane Irene swept through Dare County, North Carolina, Vivian returned to find her home surrounded by seagrass and her garage filled with water. The car she had left behind was destroyed, and nearly everything inside was lost. Recently widowed, she faced the devastation alone—unsure where to begin.
Within an hour of calling for help, Christ In Action volunteers were on their way. They cleared debris, removed ruined belongings, and helped restore her sense of order. But more than that, they reminded her she wasn’t forgotten. They prayed with her, listened to her story, and stood as living proof of God’s promise never to leave nor forsake her.
Through tears, Vivian said, “These people are proof that God comes through just when you need Him most.”
Your support helped do more than clean out a flooded garage. It renewed a widow’s faith and reminded her she wasn’t alone.
Vivian went home to be with the Lord four years after the storm, but her story continues to touch lives. Each year, her family shares this testimony as a reminder of God’s faithfulness — and we continue to share it too, celebrating the lasting impact of hope in action.
Press play to watch Vivian’s story come to life.
“I thank God for people who have the love of God in their hearts.”
— Vivian B., Hurricane Irene Survivor
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
– Galatians 6:2
