This was the second week of the 2026 SYP in Perry, FL. Leadership team: Lowell Peachey, PD; Rita Peachey, OM; Val and Lynn Kipfer, Head Cook and Assistant Cook, respectively; and Laverne Delp, Christopher Stoltzfus and John Glick, Crew Leaders....
Disaster Date:08/27/2023
Perry, FL (Summer Youth Program)
Hurricanes
What Happened
Hurricane Idalia was a powerful and destructive Category 4 hurricane that caused significant damage across parts of the southeastern United States, especially in North Florida, in late August 2023. September 2024 Hurricane Helene brought more damage to the area.
What MDS Is Doing
MDS work will focus on repair work including drywall and painting. Volunteers will be staying at Calvary Baptist Church.
Location
Perry is a city and the county seat of Taylor County, Florida, United States. As of 2020, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 6,898
Weekly Reports
This week marked the start of the summer youth program in Perry, Florida. On Sunday evening, 15 youth and adults from Lindale Mennonite Church arrived from Virginia. After a long van ride, they were eager to serve those in need as the hands and feet...
