Pastoral Ministries of Central Florida

EMERGENCY DISASTER RESPONSE

Pastoral Ministries of Central Florida, Inc. (Lake Placid, FL)

Who They Serve: Poor migrant and African-American families in rural areas of central Florida affected by natural disasters.

What They Do: Emergency financial assistance, food/meals, trauma counseling, referrals to social service agencies, clothing

Brief Description:

Pastoral Ministries partners with the Red Cross to provide 400 sugar cane workers and their families with food, tents, and other essentials after the devastating effects of Hurricane Wilma during which most lost their homes and jobs.  Trained pastors also provide trauma counseling and support to meet the emotional needs of these hurricane victims.  Pastoral Ministries continues to assist a number of these families as they seek to rebuild their lives.