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Bywater and Holy Spirit Christian Community "Jesus House"

Faith-Based Disaster Recovery

Last updated Mar 7, 2008. This is not confirmation of current availability; call before travelling.

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Needed at this site 7

Construction, Skilled Labor, Volunteer Urgent Updated Dec 2, 2008
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Construction, * Volunteers (ANY/ALL types) Average Updated Mar 7, 2008
Status: "Very Urgent" Needs Unconfirmed Recently (Urgency Downgraded Automatically) Urgent Updated Dec 2, 2008
Volunteers, Groups of Volunteers (This facility accomodates Groups of Volunteers) Average Updated Dec 2, 2008
Volunteers, Individual Volunteers (This facility accomodates Individuals Volunteers) Average Updated Dec 2, 2008
Volunteers, Misc. * (ANY/ALL Types) Urgent Updated Dec 2, 2008
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Volunteers, Teen Volunteers (This facility accomodates Teen Volunteers) Average Updated Dec 2, 2008

Available at this site 11

Case Management, * (Providers of ANY Type of Case Management) Updated Aug 30, 2007
Facilities: Bathroom Facilities (For Volunteers) Updated Dec 2, 2008
They have 4 indoor private bathrooms available in the Retreat House
Facilities: Laundry Facilities (For Volunteers) Updated Dec 2, 2008
They have one Washer and one Dryer available for volunteers use.
Facilities: Shower Facilities * (ANY/ALL Types) Updated Mar 7, 2008
Facilities: Shower Facilities for Volunteers Updated Dec 2, 2008
They have 4 private bathrooms that have showers in them at the Retreat House available to volunteers.
Housing, Volunteer Housing * (ANY/ALL Types) Updated Mar 7, 2008
Housing, Volunteer Housing (FREE) Updated Sep 16, 2007
Volunteer Opportunities, In General * (ANY/ALL Types) Updated Nov 27, 2007
Volunteers, Groups of Volunteers (This facility accomodates Groups of Volunteers) Updated Dec 2, 2008
Volunteers, Individual Volunteers (This facility accomodates Individuals Volunteers) Updated Dec 2, 2008
Volunteers, Teen Volunteers (This facility accomodates Teen Volunteers) Updated Dec 2, 2008

Campaigns 1

2005 Hurricane Katrina ArchivedJoined Nov 27, 2007

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21410 Road 380, Kiln, MS 39556
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About this facility

Service: Temporary

Notes

Last updated Mar 7, 2008

Michelle spoke with Mrs. Theresa Smith-Boyle everything is still
the same doesn't have any needs at this time (3/7/07)

UPDATE 8/18/06: They have no website

The Retreat House adjacent to the Bywater and Holy Spirit
Christian Community Church is open to volunteers needing
housing. Pastor Charles Boyle can provide leads/coordination
to other volunteer/church organizations doing
repairs/reconstruction on the Gulf in Hancock County.

Here and there they do receive donations of food, clothing,
building materials that are redirected to other groups in need
of those items. They are NOT set up to accept ongoing donations
nor do they do distribution.

The 'Retreat House' can house a maximum of 15 adults, and if you
have teens in your group can house a maximum of 15-20 volunteers.

Volunteers should contact Pastor Charles Boyle directly to
coordinate available housing.

There is no fee for your stay. You must provide and prepare your
own meals. They keep a pretty well stocked pantry, but most
volunteers that come through replace what they have used when
their trip comes to an end. They have a small kitchen with stove,
oven, microwave, pantry and refidgerator. Bedding is supplied.
There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (each with a shower), as well
as one washer and one dryer accessible to volunteers.

This is a great option for volunteers looking for a quieter,
less crowded volunteer housing situation. Great for families and
serves as housing for overflow from other local volunteer camps
in the area.

According to Mrs. Boyle the influx of volunteers coming to the
Gulf has really slowed down and they desperately need skilled
labor to continue to be in service to the ravaged Gulf Coast.

Location

21410 Road 380
Kiln, MS 39556

Region: Gulf Coast
County: Hancock

Contact

Phone: (228) 255-2975 (Retreat House)
Checks payable to: B.W.H.S.C.C.

Management and supply contacts are visible to signed-in volunteers with contact access.

Capacity and logistics

Capacity: 15
Workers: 2
Loading dock: No
Forklift: No
Serving other shelters: Not taking new shelters

Record

Created: Jul 11, 2006
Last updated: Mar 7, 2008