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ReNew of Northwest Florida
Hurricane Micheal Three Month Report
November 2018 - January 2019
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Hurricane Michael Three Month Report
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall in Bay
County, Florida, devastating the communities of Mexico Beach,
Callaway, Springfield, Parker, and the greater Panama City area.
The third strongest storm to strike the contiguous United States,
ReNew of Northwest Florida, a Florida Panhandle not-for-profit
organization, has responded to needs resulting from the storm. This
report is a summary of Renew’s actions in the first three months of
the recovery.
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November, 2018
‣ Hired a full-time field director to manage “on the ground”
operations. ‣ Organized and led the Wewahitchka Halloween
Festival, feeding
more than 800 people including 450 children. ‣ Conducted
area-wide survey from the Hathaway Bridge in the west
to Apalachicola in the east; the Gulf of Mexico waterline in the
south to Marianna in the north.
‣ Attempted initial partnerships in the community of Mexico
Beach, but projects proved unsustainable due to massive destruction
of the municipality’s infrastructure.
‣ Assisted the Lynn Haven relief station in partnership with
Panhandle Hope.
‣ Targeted the community of Parker (and surrounding area) as
major service area going forward.
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‣ Provided meals to Parker Elementary School staff upon their
return to work; fed portion of the student population as well.
‣ Answered request by the city of Springfield to assess damage
to six area churches.
‣ Provided donated vehicle to a needful family ‣ Provided short
term and intermediate housing for multiple families
December, 2018
‣ Partnered with the Free Spirit Community Church to remove
storm
debris and clean up building damage (more than 10,000 square
feet).
‣ Led multiple tours of the hurricane-damaged area for
prospective donors and partners.
‣ Provided and delivered 7,000 cubic feet (equivalent to two
tractor trailers) of supplies/aid to affected areas including
building supplies, Christmas gifts, food, diapers, etc.
‣ Assessed damage to First Baptist Church of Calloway;
destruction was far too extensive for intervention by ReNew, but
individual assistance to the church’s parishioners begun.
‣ Partnership established with the Shady Grove United Methodist
Church, Winston Salem, NC.
‣ Provided short term and intermediate housing for multiple
families
January, 2019
‣ Project for Mary Hammock completed: Tree removal, debris
clean-
up, and partial roof replacement. ‣ Project for Elsie Parker
completed: Tree removal, debris clean-up,
and full roof replacement.
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‣ Project for Quida Ward completed: Tree removal, debris
clean-up, full roof replacement, carport addition, and storage
building construction (with Shady Grove UMC).
‣ Project for Tommy and Donna Seedorf completed: Debris removal,
storage building construction, and provided new washer and
dryer.
‣ Assessment of The Baptist Ministry Center made (will need new
roof, clean-up, new siding, and porch reconstruction). Future
project.
‣ Assessment of Annette Johnson made (will need new roof on both
home and garage). Future project.
‣ Provided donated vehicle to a needful family ‣ Provided short
term and intermediate housing for multiple families
Financials
The Hurricane Michael Relief Project has a life expectancy of
one year (ending October 31, 2019) and a projected budget of
$150,000.*
Income/Donations: $218,843.00
Expenditures**: Administration/Fundraising $4,263.00 Direct and
Volunteer Support $9,757.00 Construction/Contracting $17,750.00
Equipment /Supplies $45,171.00 Total Expenditures: $76,941.00
Working Balance: $141,902.00
*Having succeeded with initial funding efforts, ReNew
anticipates extending the Project through the 2019 year.
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**A detailed log of expenditures will be available within
ReNew’s upcoming 2018 Form 990. As ReNew is just over a year old,
it will be ReNew’s first and initial filing. The 990 will be
included in future Hurricane Michael Project updates.
Photographs
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Special Thanks to Major Donors:
A Simple Faith Sandra Lennox Cathy Abbott Buz and Susan
Livingston James Allen Adam and Caren Machell Michael Baker Robert
McCuller Doug and Anna Balfour Catherine Mericka Tom and Carole
Ballantine Jerry and Debbie Milner David and Sally Beavers The
Network for Good Bridget Bergwall Terry and Diane Olive The Briscoe
Family Foundation John and Kathy Pleune Jan Briscoe Nancy Schaffer
Frank and Julia Brown Shady Grove UMC Mickey and Linda Brown Kevin
and Denise Simonson John and Peggy Crunk Steve and Jan Stevens
Larry and Melissa Davis Chick and Linda Sward John and Charlotte
Donan Kurt and Barbara Tape The Duda Foundation Janet Taylor Garry
and Lynn Hedges Bonnie Vines George Hendricks Kenneth Vines Bert
and Mary Herrin Mark Wallis PJ and Reedy Hickey Paul Whitmire
Michael and Genevieve Howland Jay Wilson Jackson, Thornton and
Company Wiremold Incorporated
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