This week we welcomed 9 fun-loving youth and sponsors from Swamp Mennonite Church in Bally, Pennsylvania. After a long van ride here, they were ready to get settled in and serve the people in need in Venice. We were happy to welcome back Duane...
Disaster Date:09/27/2022
Venice, FL
Hurricanes
What Happened
Hurricane Ian struck Florida on September 27, 2022, as a Category 4 hurricane. With the wind speed of just short of a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Ian was the fifth most powerful storm to ever hit the country. This hurricane was the deadliest hurricane to strike the state of Florida since the 1935 Labor Day hurricane. Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage. Damage was mostly from flooding from rain and storm surge. Of course, a lot of damage was caused by the intense wind. Millions were left without power.
What MDS Is Doing
MDS volunteers will be focused on repair and rebuilding work.
Location
Venice is located within Sarasota County in southwest Florida. The town has a population of about 25,000 people. The climate is generally hot and humid in the summer and warm, drier in the winter. It's known for Venice Beach, with its offshore coral reef, and Caspersen Beach, where shark teeth are often found.
Weekly Reports
This week we welcomed 8 wonderful youth and sponsors from Oak Grove Mennonite Church in Smithville, Ohio. They came ready to serve the people in need in Venice. We also welcomed a three-week volunteer, Kyana, to the project. She was readily included...
This week we welcomed 23 energetic youth and adults from Crossroads Mennonite Church in Indiana. They came ready to work hard and enjoy their time in Venice. We also began July with a new group of long-term volunteers. Verne Geissinger came as...