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Michigan – Mennonite Disaster Service

Michigan

Unit Leadership

Chair

Duane Maust

Vice Chair

Lowell Eastman

Treasurer

Stan Kauffman

Secretary

Stan Kauffman

Coordinator

Ken Hollinger

Assistant Coordinator

Tim Maust

upcoming event

Michigan Unit Annual Meeting

September 26, 2026

Responses

Perry, FL (Summer Youth Program)

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...

Spencer, IA (Summer Youth Program)

In June 2024, Spencer, Iowa, experienced devastating, record-breaking flooding when the Little Sioux River crested at 22.2 feet, inundating the south side of town, damaging hundreds of homes, and requiring the rescue of 800 residents. The surge...

Perry, FL – RV

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...

News & Stories

October 10, 2025

May the adventures never end

July 15, 2024

August 9, 2022

Times to treasure: MDS Family Program draws generations together

Videos

May 5, 2026

MDS Volunteer Leadership – Project Director

April 27, 2026

Yadao Family Home Dedication

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