Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall as a major Cat 4 hurricane with up to 20 inches of rain and 15 foot storm surge. Many locals are comparing Ida to Hurricane Katrina (even landfall is expected on the 16 year anniversary) and not taking chances. “Here we go again.”…

Haiti Earthquake Update Thanks to the generosity of many partnering churches and individuals CitiIMPACT is able to send HOPE TO HAITI. We have many cargo ships of supplies secured and reliable ministries on the ground ready to get it to the most needy areas. We will continue to update with…

A large 7.2 Earthquake struck off the coast of Haiti this morning. Casualties are expected to be high and infrastructure damage is extensive (as shown in chart below). CitiIMPACT served Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, with your help we intend to do so again. Through our international partners, we’ve already…

Sending Prayers & Relief Several long track and severe tornados impacted the Southeast yesterday and overnight. The true extent of damage to lives and property won’t be known for a few hours. CitiIMPACT coordinates with church partners on the ground to help them process the best possible ways to serve…

Saying this has been a “hard year” must be the greatest understatement ever. The needs from COVID have created a national disaster in nearly all communities due to job loss, illness, and mental health. In addition, we have had one of the worst years for natural disasters with record number…

Delta takes aim at areas devastated by Laura just 6 weeks ago. 2020 continues it’s cruel punches. Lake Charles and areas of southwest Louisiana are in the early stages of recovery from Hurricane Laura. Blue tarps blanket the roofs (that are left) and debris piles cover the streets. Many had…

Eugene, Oregon will be the initial hub for CitiIMPACT’s distribution across the state of Oregon. It offers a safe central location, a dedicated group of volunteers from local churches, as well as a haven for many evacuees needing support. Semi loads of supplies will arrive next week. Of course, it…

The devastation from Hurricane Laura is extensive Best estimates are a month without power and water in Lake Charles and quite a bit longer in areas closer to the gulf like Cameron. Our cooking team came across a nursing home who hadn’t had food in days. Oh, and remember (as…

Supplies enroute now to our Shreveport, LA warehouse where it will be staged to get to the hardest hit areas. A few other updates Assessments are coming in. Cameron, LA was especially hard hit as was Lake Charles (although thankfully spared the storm surge that was forecast). Cooking teams are…

Uncharted 2020: Pandemic Meets Major Hurricane We are Still Here. Are You? Our mental, physical, financial, emotional and spiritual health has been tried to the brink this year. Now imagine all that with a life threatening Hurricane with catastrophic storm surge approaching. The needs will undoubtedly be great. CitiIMPACT partners…