Disaster Relief is a mission effort of the Glocal Missions Team in which Virginia Baptists work to provide relief to those who find themselves victims of disasters in Virginia, the U.S., and around the world.
We work in partnership with the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Baptist conventions, agencies and other national and international partners to bring relief and hope to those in need.
We welcome the help of those called to serve in this ministry using their gifts and skills.
May Tornadoes Response
Virginia Baptist Disaster Response has placed all of its volunteers on ALERT as we await news and needs from the tornados both in Texas and Oklahoma. We have not been asked to respond at this point. No material items are needed at this time; however, cash donations are always helpful and will be used to assist those affected by these disasters.
Please follow any updates on our Facebook page. If we are asked to respond we will contact the appropriate volunteers and provide updates as often as possible. Your prayers are coveted by the victims and responders who have been affected by these devastating events.
Want to Mail Your Donation?
Make checks payable to
“Virginia Baptist Mission Board”
with the designation “Disaster Relief/May Tornadoes” on the memo line and send to:
Disaster Relief
Virginia Baptist Resource Center
2828 Emerywood Parkway
Richmond, VA 23294
In the follwing video, VBMB's Disaster Relief coordinator, Dean Miller, provides an overview of Disaster Relief operations performed in partnership with the American Red Cross.
NOTE: Video images were recorded before, during, and after Hurricane Irene swept across Virginia, and includes the familiar faces of volunteers supporting feeding operations at the Virginia Baptist Resource Center and St. Stephens Baptist Church.
Disaster Relief Volunteer Training (New Training Dates) – Get certified to provide hand-on service in our Feeding, Recovery, or Temporary Child Care units.
Crisis Care Chaplain Training – We need Individuals with experience and training in fields of human relations, development, and/or care who can help those who have experienced trauma in their lives.
For details, please review our Response Volunteer Policy for more information about certification, credentials, and authority of those in leadership positions within this ministry.
National Recognition
Marie Lawrence received the Distinguished Service Award at North American Mission Board's annual Awards Banquet! Click here for more details.
Please contact Dean Miller or Nichole Prillaman with any questions or requests related to our Disaster Relief ministry.
Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief Services
