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Check out the upcoming events below:
| DATES | Conference or Training Event | Location and Registration |
| Dates vary by location | Central MD American Red Cross Training | Schedule and Registration |
| June 8, 2026 | Maryland VOAD Annual Meeting | Frederick County Emergency Management 5370 Public Safety Place Frederick, MD 21704 |
| July 18, 2026 | Implementing an IA Major Disaster Declaration | ONLINE Register Today |
| September 14, 2026 | Maryland VOAD Quarterly Meeting | Host Needed |
| December 14, 2026 | Maryland VOAD Quarterly Meeting | Host Needed |
Phase 3 of 2021 Tidal Flood Recovery
Home elevation project #3 construction progress update:
MDS volunteers started the necessary repairs from water damage to the underneath and interior (floors) of the home. As weather permits this group will finalize constructing the rear entry steps and rear porch, extending the rain gutter downspouts as well as the necessary roofs repairs needed that resulted from removing the old attached carport.
Home elevation projects #4, #5 and #6 were approved by the Eastern Shore Long Term Recovery Committee. The permit process has begun for two of the projects. When permits are complete, construction will begin weather permitting.
The work continues to move forward in Somerset County, Maryland. House #5 (white with ramp) is complete (pictured on right).
View the ESLTRG Album.
Volunteers work to remove the rear entry and deck to prep house #6 (photo on left).
The Eastern Shore Long Term Recovery Committee, and its partners are seeking to elevate and repair 100 homes to eliminate the flood hazards for vulnerable families in low-lying areas on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Review the Project Status.
Consider making a DONATION!
Groundswell is offering a no cost feasibility assessment to help organizations explore whether their facility could function as a Community Resilience Center.
There is special interest in partnering with churches, community centers, clinics, schools, and food hubs located in: Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester counties.
To get involved:
Complete the interest form: forms.office.com/r/EuWpaPGUDZ
Learn more about the program: groundswell.org/resilient-maryland
Or reach out directly: ResilientCommunities@groundswell.org
Use this Program Flyer to help spread the word.
Maryland VOAD member, Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church welcomes Govans-Boundary UMC in Baltimore City as the newest POD in the Conference disaster ministry.
These pre-staging areas hold cleaning buckets, hygiene kits, protective gear, tools, ramps and other supplies that can be deployed in times of need. Thanks to the American Red Cross they now have special needs cots and privacy screens. Eighteen (18) pallets of resources were donated to the Annual Conference as the Red Cross closes the Gaithersburg warehouse.
Rev. Andre Briscoe (pictured below) with POD Coordinator Linetta White, shared,
”We give thanks for our connection through the Annual Conference, and partnership with the Resiliency Hub Network of Baltimore City. Together we are better equipped to serve some of the most vulnerable residents in our community. This collaboration is a meaningful expression of connectional ministry and love in action.”
These supplies were also shared with others in the Resiliency Hub Network to support ADA compliance and to better serve individuals with physical limitations.
The Church of the Brethren is announcing an open position for Program Assistant for Brethren Disaster Ministries – Children’s Disaster Services located at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, MD.
Applications will be received beginning immediately and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates may send a cover letter and resume to COBApply@brethren.org.
Follow the link for more information: https://www.brethren.org/about/employment/
FURNACE REPAIR
Furnace assessment and repair is desperately needed as winter weather settles in and many families are without heat.
If you, or someone you know, can service electric or gas furnaces – we need your help.
Send an email with your contact information to:
CONSTRUCTION CREWS
Please begin recruiting volunteers to join construction crews to compete a variety of projects in support of survivors in Western Maryland.
For more information contact – ellen.udovich@gmail.com
Can you host the tool trailer in 2026? Your support helps to the raise funds needed to outfit the Tool Trailer and to increase awareness about Maryland VOAD.
Email Chairperson@marylandvoad.org if you are interested in hosting the trailer in a lot near you.
Maryland VOAD welcomes new members–spread the word. Join the movement today!
To request an application, send an email to membership@marylandvoad.org.
Check out the full list of our Current Members, Partners, and Affiliates.