Respond to Crisis

In the middle of a life-altering crisis, everything changes.

All over the world, natural disasters, pandemics and conflicts are altering families and communities in unimaginable ways. It’s hard to hold on to hope. You and your church can send that hope.

We respond to a wide-range of crisis, from distributing food and resources during COVID-19 to meeting critical needs in the aftermath of natural disasters to counseling a community after a mass shooting to helping families get back on their feet after a house fire.

We can equip and train you to address a crisis in your own community. And with a wide network of on-the-ground ministry partners around the world, you can give to help other affected communities heal physically, spiritually and emotionally.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

When responding to disasters, our primary partner is Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. Across all fifty states, thousands of volunteers respond when a crisis hits, quickly providing assistance ranging from serving hot meals to helping families clean up after a storm.

Learn how you can be involved with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief in your state.

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How can we serve you?

Our team has decades of experience and is ready to help you start or grow a ministry. We would love to connect with you today.

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Coy Webb

Coy Webb serves as Send Relief’s Crisis Response Director overseeing response to global and domestic crises as he works with strategic Southern Baptist partners—including the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief network. His role also includes representing Send Relief as we work with other disaster entities, such as FEMA, the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Before coming to Send Relief, Webb served as the Disaster Relief Director for the Kentucky Baptist Convention for more than 13 years and as a pastor for more than 20 years. In those roles, Webb has engaged in ministry across the United States and around the world.

Projects

Myanmar Earthquake

Myanmar Earthquake

Southern Baptists are ready to respond to ongoing critical needs in the aftermath of hurricanes throughout the 2024 season.
Appalachia Storm Response

Appalachia Storm Response

Southern Baptists are ready to respond to ongoing critical needs in the aftermath of floods across Appalachia.
Hawaii Wildfires

Hawaii Wildfires

Send Relief is supporting Hawaii Pacific Baptist Disaster Relief teams as they serve communities devastated by fires.
Sudan Crisis

Sudan Crisis

Send Relief is responding to the needs of families impacted by the conflict in Sudan.
Los Angeles Fires

Los Angeles Fires

Southern Baptists are ready to respond to ongoing critical needs in the aftermath of hurricanes throughout the 2024 season.
Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton

Southern Baptists are responding to ongoing critical needs in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene

Southern Baptists are ready to respond to ongoing critical needs in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Cuba Relief

Cuba Relief

Southern Baptists are ready to respond to ongoing critical needs in the aftermath of the recent hurricanes and earthquake in Cuba.
Middle East Response

Middle East Response

Send Relief is working with partners to quickly respond to needs amidst a rapidly unfolding conflict.

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Video: Responding to Hurricane Milton: How to Be a Disaster-Ready Church

Video: Responding to Hurricane Milton: How to Be a Disaster-Ready Church

Download When disaster strikes, the church is there. Send Relief President Bryant Wright shares how Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are faithfully serving the community of Sarasota, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, as well as how your church can be positioned at the ready to extend Christlike love to those in need, too....
Video: Responding to Hurricane Milton: Brian Stowe of First Baptist Church of Plant City

Video: Responding to Hurricane Milton: Brian Stowe of First Baptist Church of Plant City

Download Pastor Brian Stowe of First Baptist Church of Plant City, Florida, expresses deep gratitude for the prayers and support their community has received in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Brian shares how your generosity has kept their community going as they have partnered with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams, along with other churches throughout...
Video: Responding to Hurricane Helene: Nine Feet of Mud and Water

Video: Responding to Hurricane Helene: Nine Feet of Mud and Water

Download Bryant Wright, president of Send Relief, is joined by Pastor Keith Malone of the Enon Baptist Church in the mountains of East Tennessee. Their church has lost everything after Hurricane Helene brought nine feet of mud and water into the building. Learn how your prayers and support are making a difference, and find out...
Video: Responding to Hurricane Helene: Volunteers Needed in Roan Mountain

Video: Responding to Hurricane Helene: Volunteers Needed in Roan Mountain

Download Bryant Wright, president of Send Relief, speaks with Pastor Geren Street of First Baptist Church in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. His community was devasted by the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Many church members and neighbors need help removing trees and mud from their homes. Learn how your prayers and support are making a difference,...
Video: Help the Hurting: Join Bryant Wright in East Tennessee

Video: Help the Hurting: Join Bryant Wright in East Tennessee

Download Bryant Wright, president of Send Relief, is standing behind the Enon Baptist Church in the mountains of East Tennessee. Their church and community have lost everything after Hurricane Helene brought in nine feet of mud and water. This community will need help for months and years to come, rebuilding what they have lost. Learn...