Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) is a program of the Church of the Brethren that repairs and rebuilds homes for survivors of natural disasters across the United States.
Project listings
606: Hopewell Inn
Mesopotamia, OhioHopewell is a therapeutic farm community dedicated to serving adults with serious mental illness. Through participation in meaningful work and group activities, Hopewell assists residents in moving to more independent living situations.
609: L’Arche Kilkenny
Callan, County Kilkenny, Republic of IrelandBVS placements are available at some of the many L’Arche communities in Europe.
613: L’Arche Belfast
Belfast, Northern IrelandBVS placements are available at some of the many L’Arche communities in Europe.
611: L’Arche Dublin
Dublin, Republic of IrelandNOTE: L’Arche Dublin cannot accept new volunteers in 2023. They will begin accepting new volunteers again in 2024.
The L’Arche Dublin Community consists of three houses and invites Assistants to come and share life with people with intellectual disabilities, building a community where everyone is valued regardless of ability, creed, or culture.
804: ABODE
Fremont, CaliforniaAbode Services at Sunrise Village Shelter provides transitional shelter and comprehensive support services to single adults and families with children who are experiencing homelessness.
809: Project PLASE
Baltimore, MarylandProject PLASE is a homeless housing organization working to bring hope, restore dignity, and end the cycle of homelessness for clients and their families.
823: La Puente Home
Alamosa, ColoradoLa Puente Home provides emergency, shelter, food services, advocacy, and transitional assistance for the homeless and community members in crisis in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Programs also support migrant farm workers that live and work in the San Luis Valley during harvest season. The project aims to meet immediate needs and to empower people to live independently and with dignity.
849: SnowCap Food Pantry
Fairview, OregonSnowCap Food Pantry is a 52-year-old charity providing food and clothing to over 9,000 low-income neighbors each month. SnowCap is a great fit for volunteers who love a fast-paced environment, having fun, and being part of something bigger than themselves.
1101.9: El Centro Arte para la Paz
Suchitoto, El SalvadorEl Centro Arte para la Paz is a locally-supported organization that works to develop and promote a culture of peace through creativity, imagination, cultural exchange, and the arts.
