Rotarian Sandra Moon introduced Stephen and Mae Joudry, representing Samaritan’s Purse to our meeting on May 12, 2014.
Mae and Stephen Joudry spoke on their agency who specializes in the engagement of volunteers. Mae played and spoke on the Youtube video of Samaritan’s Purse involvement in assisting the victims and helping in the relief after superstorm Sandy’s devastation in the New York, New Jersey areas.
"We partner with our supporters in Canada and with local organizations (usually churches) abroad to provide compassionate and cost-effective assistance to anyone who needs it, regardless of religion, race, gender or socioeconomic standing", Mae said. "Our emergency relief programs provide desperately needed assistance to victims of natural disasters, war, disease, and famine. As we offer food, water, and temporary shelter, we meet critical needs and give people a chance to rebuild their lives"...
Samaritan’s Purse Canada, established in 1973, is working in about 45 countries around the world while Samaritan’s Purse International (including offices in the U.S., England, and Australia) is working in more than 100 countries. The organization is based in Calgary in Canada.
The group assists with the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of disaster victims. We support those who cannot help themselves and our group is committed to the highest quality in quality and capacity building and are response ready!
In the Sussex area, Samaritan’s Purse assisted in 85 work orders with 73 homes directly helped through their efforts. There was an excellent volunteer turnout and the group champion’s strength in their ability to engage and mobilize volunteers. Both Mae and Stephen are very thankful to Larry and Ida Adair for their accommodation at the Adair’s Wilderness Lodge for their response team during the Sussex and area flood event.
President Bob Tremblett thanked both Mae and Stephen for their interesting presentation and message on Samaritan’s Purse.