The BMH staff traveled to Grand Turk, the Capitol of the Turks and Caicos Islands, February 2-17th, 2009 to begin our Hurricane Repair efforts on this badly damaged island. We were shocked to hear that we were the first volunteer home repair team to respond to the islands home repair needs. We served 6 families by repairing their roofs and drying in their homes. We feel that we also gave them hope, showed them that they were not forgotten and very much loved. The island’s condition is still overwhelming because of the need that is present still after 7 months since Hurricane Ike hit on Sept. 7th, 2008. Our team worked very well together and the Turks and Caicos Island government also worked closely with us to provide housing, building materials and transportation. We are planning a return trip (date TBA). If you are interested and flexible with travel dates, please contact us with your interest. The Turks are also now in the midst of a political turnover which is peaceful but has taken the focus away from the people that are still in need. Continue to pray for this country as they struggle to recover.
(Enjoy the slideshow below that tells our two-week story of hardwork and service.)
[...] Our most recent efforts were in response to Hurricane Ike that passed directly over the island of Great Inagua and the Turks and Caicos Islands. [...]