Rolling Fork, Mississippi • November 2–8, 2025
Project Overview
An EF4 tornado touched down in Mississippi in spring 2023. Much devastation occurred in several locations within the state. One area that experienced such devastation is Rolling Fork, MS. It is reported that 68% of area residents were renters at the time of the tornado. The recovery process for these “rental residents” has been slow. Assistance for lost / damaged rental properties and tenant personal items basically doesn’t exist.
Rolling Fork Rising is a local nonprofit that has a vision: to provide new homes for former renters that can be purchased at a discounted price. RFR’s goal is to have the new homeowner’s monthly mortgage payment, taxes, and insurance costs be approximately the same as they were paying for rent prior to the tornado. How much might that be? RFR anticipates the following terms: approximately $600 per month with a 20 year mortgage and 0% interest.
Sister-Corps will partner with Rolling Fork Rising to continue the construction of homes for the past renters in Rolling Fork.
Team Structure
Key Personnel
Project Director: Lynn Boykin
Your team will consist of both seasoned volunteers and eager learners under the direction of a team lead.
Project Dates
• October 30, 2025 (Thursday): Advance team arrives to review work and create team assignments.
• October 31, 2025 (Friday): Meal Team Leader and Medical Director arrive.
• November 2, 2025 (Sunday): Volunteer arrival between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Please do not arrive before your assigned time as the advance team will be preparing the site.
• November 3, 2025 thru November 7, 2025: Workdays in the Rolling Fork area.
• November 8, 2025 (Saturday): Break down camp and travel home. Departure before 11:00 AM.
Housing Accommodations
Location:
First Baptist Church of Rolling Fork
73 North 2nd Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
*** Please contact Lynn Boykin with questions.
The accommodation includes bunk beds, shower trailer (2 showers), kitchen, dining and meeting rooms.
NOTE: A limited amount of dry/self-contained camping is available in a field owned by the church. This is an urban area. Please indicate your interest by emailing Lynn Boykin at lynn.boykin@gmail.com.
Please leave pets at home in their safe, comfortable surroundings.
Registration Details
Sunday through Saturday.
Cost: $130, non-refundable but transferable.
The fee includes meals and the required T-shirt uniform. Our Meal Team accommodates a broad range of dietary needs to ensure everyone is well-fed and ready to work. Meals will be provided Sunday night thru Friday night.
NOTE: Mealtimes double as group meetings and training sessions, as needed.
Next Steps
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Click the “respond” button on this page to begin your registration process.
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Complete the questions at registration issued by the Project Director. Your registration will be incomplete without submitting this information to Sister-Corps.
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Follow the payment link for registration fees. Your spot is not secured until the fee is paid. Note: Fees are non-refundable but transferable to next person on the waitlist; if you cancel, they may be counted as a donation for tax purposes. Make a payment
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Join our Facebook group, 2025.11 MS Rolling Fork Project, for updates and community discussions.
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Complete the required background check when you receive the email. This is necessary to work on all Sister-Corps project sites.
Additional Information:
Access the link below for information on Rolling Fork Rising.
https://rollingforkrising.org/about/
