HOPEww Responds To Category 4 Hurricanes in Central America
HOPE worldwide • November 7, 2020
UPDATE: 11.19.20
Our brothers and sisters are still being affected during this hurricane season. Recently, Category 4 Hurricane Iota made landfall and continued to cause more damage to communities already trying to recover from the existing flooding. The San Pedro Airport in Honduras is completely under water along with many other buildings. HOPEww and its partners in Central America are working to provide immediate relief and support. Our church partners are using their building as shelter to house families who recently lost their homes from Hurricane Eta just two weeks ago. Thank you for your generous support and prayers for our brothers and sisters who have been affected by recent disasters.
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UPDATE: 11.7.20
The powerful Category 4 Hurricane Eta made landfall on Nicaragua’s Atlantic Coast and then stormed into Honduras. Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding and mudslides in Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and Belize. HOPE worldwide’s Global Disaster Response team met with church partners and HOPEww leaders in Central American to discuss support for the community.
San Pedro Sula, Honduras was hit especially hard by Hurricane Eta. Hector Cruz, Lead Evangelist of the San Pedro Sula Church of Christ, reported that 28 households with 62 church members and their 168 extended family members sustained heavy damage to their homes. HOPE worldwide
Honduras and the San Pedro Sula Church have distributed food and are providing shelter for several families in the church building and in the surrounding communities.
Many families are still waiting to be rescued from high water in several areas in and around San Pedro Sula. There are also brothers and sisters in the Camayagua Church of Christ as well as families in San Salvador, El Salvador who also received damage to their homes from Hurricane Eta.
HOPE worldwide
has already sent funds for immediate relief and is working with partners in Central America to further assess damage and additional support.
Please
continue to pray for families impacted by Hurricane Eta.
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For information about the HOPE worldwide
Global Disaster Response Team or questions, contact:
- Dave Tomlinson, Sr. Director, Global Disaster Response dave.tomlinson@hopeww.org
- Charles Ham, Global Disaster Advisor charles.ham@hopeww.org
- Paul Fruge ́ II, Sr. Director, Marketing & Communications paul.fruge@hopeww.org
Learn more about HOPE worldwide’s Global Disaster Response at
hopeww.org/global-disaster-response.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and brother, Dave Tomlinson. Dave was a beloved part of the HOPE worldwide family who served in many capacities throughout his time with us, most recently as Chief Operating Officer before his retirement. He also played an important role in our Global Disaster Response and Community Service Brigades teams, serving alongside his wife, Angela. More than the roles he held, Dave was a cherished friend whose warmth, kindness, and genuine spirit touched so many people. His care for others was evident in the way he served, led, and built relationships with people around the world. Dave had a remarkable ability to encourage, uplift, and connect with people, reflecting God's love in both his leadership and his friendships. We will miss Dave deeply and are grateful for the many ways he gave of himself to HOPE worldwide and to the amazing people we get to serve. We’re holding Angela and their family close in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Dave’s presence will be deeply missed, but his faith, love, and example will remain in our hearts forever and his legacy will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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