Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) is a non-profit organization that aims to restore hope for survivors of disasters in Canada and the U.S. by recruiting, organizing, and empowering volunteers to repair and rebuild homes. With a strong emphasis on faith in action and caring relationships, MDS works in partnership with various organizations and individuals to provide effective disaster response and make a difference in the lives of those impacted by disasters.
Founded on the principles of the Mennonite and Anabaptist groups' tradition of mutual aid, MDS has a rich history of putting faith into action through spontaneous gestures of assistance, such as barn raising. The organization's diverse Board of Directors and Board of Delegates ensure strategic guidance and accountability, while the MDS logo, featuring a handshake in front of a cross, symbolizes the primary relationship between MDS volunteers and the clients they serve, as well as the importance of working partnerships in effective disaster response.
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