Hurricane Helene Relief

Our relief efforts for Hurricane Helene are evolving as the situation changes. Below is a list of current needs, which will be updated regularly as we identify new areas of support. Your contributions, whether through donations or volunteering, are essential in helping those affected.

Needs List

Immediate Needs for Cold Weather Survival:

  1. Propane heaters (semi-load quantities)
  2. Kerosene heaters (semi-load quantities)
  3. Fuel for the heaters (propane and kerosene)
  4. Propane cook stoves (half as many as the heaters)
  5. Small and large generators (to provide electricity)
  6. Log splitters
  7. New and Packaged:
    • Blankets
    • Coats
    • Socks
    • Thermal underclothes
    • Winter Hats
    • Gloves

East Texas Drop off Locations

Love Mercy International

2808 S Main St Suite I, Lindale, TX 75771

Marvin Methodist Church

300 W Erwin St, Tyler, TX 75702

 

Materials Needed for Rebuilding Homes (starting in two weeks):

  1. Semi-loads of building materials like:
    • 1/2" x 4x8 drywall
    • Cold weather exterior insulation
    • Inner wall insulation
    • OSB/plywood sheets
    • Cases of drywall and wood screws
  2. Drywall mud and trays
  3. Drywall tape
  4. Sanding gear and sanding masks
  5. Respirators

 

Long-term Rebuilding for Destroyed Homes:

  • Modular homes

Revised on 10.17.24

Refugees

Forced to flee their homes due to conflict, disaster, or persecution, refugees face a future filled with uncertainty. Stripped of their familiar environment and community, they must navigate a new reality where basic needs like food, shelter, and safety are difficult to secure.

Poverty Alleviation

Equipping & Empowering through Enterprise

People in third world nations repeatedly say their greatest need is not food, nor shelter, or health care.

Their greatest need is employment. Many women in developing nations are vulnerable and fall prey to prostitution, sex trafficking and loan sharks in an effort to feed their children. LMI have helped women start small businesses in fourteen different nations. You can help start a business today for less than $150 resulting in a family being able to provide for their everyday basic needs.

Local Outreach

We care about the needs of our local community.

One immediate need we see is bringing hope and encouragement to so many of our youth who are often anxious, depressed, involved in self-harm and even suicidal. LMI is hosting events designed to bring hope and healing to Gen Z. We offer discipleship classes, outreaches and a summer camp designed to strengthen their sense of self worth as well as their relationship with Jesus and others.

Disaster Relief

In times of crisis, LMI rapidly mobilizes dedicated teams and essential resources. Our compassionate volunteers provide crucial aid to victims of hurricanes, wildfires, tornados, and floods, offering hope and rebuilding lives worldwide.