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Emergency Response

"I knew we were probably losing everything" South Carolina Flooding 2015 - Give Back by the Mormon Channel

When a flood hit Columbia South Carolina, local members were quick to respond to the needs of the flood victims.

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  • I’ll Stay—Emergency Response Music Video

    A video showing disasters that LDS Charities has responded to and the amazing effort of members to give help where needed. 2:54

  • Refuge from the Storm

    Tens of millions of people have been displaced from their homes due to conflict and famine—half of these individuals are children. Elder Patrick Kearon speaks about the Savior’s experience as a refugee, and how we can follow His example to be models of love and compassion refugees and strangers among us. For more information about how you can get involved with refugee efforts in your community, visit: IWasAStranger.lds.org. Refuge from the Storm Elder Patrick Kearon 5:15

  • "I knew we were probably losing everything" South Carolina Flooding 2015 - Give Back by the Mormon Channel

    When a flood hit Columbia South Carolina, local members were quick to respond to the needs of the flood victims. 5:55

  • Emergency Response Volunteer Training

    Wards and stakes may organize volunteers to assist in the community following a disaster. All volunteers should adhere to Church safety guidelines for disaster cleanup. Visit the lds.org Emergency Response Volunteer Training page for more information. 4:31

  • Kurdistan—Erbil House

    LDS Charities partners with local organizations in Erbil, Kurdistan, to help refugee families in need by providing food, supplies, and shelter. 2:42

  • Kurdistan—Refugee Response

    LDS Charities gives assistance to a refugee camp in Kurdistan. 3:45

  • Philippines Hurricane Welfare Response

    The 2013 typhoon in the Philippines affected millions of people. LDS Charities and local Church leaders helped members as they began rebuilding their lives. 2:51

  • LDS Charities Syrian Response 2013

    A short video outlining the the church's humanitarian response to the early days of the Syrian refugee crisis. 5:12

  • We Did Not Stand Alone

    War in Sierra Leone disrupted people's lives so that many could not even get food to eat. The Church provided food, hygiene kits, clothing, and blankets to help the people. 3:51

  • Chile Priesthood Response

    Following a massive earthquake that struck Santiago, Chile, in February 2010, LDS Charities and local Church members helped people all throughout the city to obtain food, water, and shelter. 3:39

  • Samoa Tsunami Relief Effort

    Church members were ready to help the victims of a tsunami that destroyed villages in Samoa. Food, supplies, and donated labor were provided to help rebuild homes. 4:52

  • Haiti Emergency Response

    After the earthquake in Haiti, members of the Church organized humanitarian efforts to assist those in need. The local meetinghouses were offered as medical and living areas. 4:13