Missions
Walking alongside our neighbors through partnership, service and hope.
Recovery
Severe storms caused a catastrophic roof collapse at Roof Above’s Day Services Center. While no one was injured, the building that serves as a vital resource for neighbors experiencing homelessness will be out of service for at least six months, and likely longer, as Roof Above begins what is expected to be a $5–10 million restoration effort.
Despite this enormous challenge, Roof Above never stopped serving. Within hours of the collapse, staff and volunteers had relocated services, resumed healthcare and outreach, and were once again providing meals and essential resources for their neighbors.
For many years, Harrison has been blessed to partner with Roof Above. In response to this need, the Harrison Mission Ministry Team approved a significant financial gift to help Roof Above begin its recovery. The work of recovery will continue for many months, and there are many meaningful ways our church family can help.
Greatest Need
Groups can prepare sandwiches or assemble bagged lunches off-site and deliver them to Roof Above’s Day Services Center, where they feed hundreds of neighbors each day. Sunday school classes, Bible studies, small groups, workplaces, neighborhoods, families or any gathering of friends can serve together, and groups do not need to be affiliated with Harrison. To coordinate a meal-preparation event through Harrison, contact Becky Kelly.
More Ways to Help
Serve at one of Roof Above’s shelters (ages 18+). Contact mealservice@roofabove.org.
Help at the Day Services Center (ages 18+). Contact volunteer@roofabove.org.
Hold a collection drive or assemble Welcome Home Kits or Fresh Start Kits. Contact donateitems@roofabove.org.
Contact Christine DeLia at cdelia@roofabove.org.
Give Directly
Those wishing to give financially are encouraged to give directly to Roof Above so they can respond where the need is greatest. Recovery will take time, and so will our commitment to walking alongside our neighbors. Thank you for being part of that work.
