Opportunities From: Sister-Corps

An EF4 tornado touched down in Mississippi in the spring of 2023. Much devastation occurred in several locations within the state. One area that experienced such devastation is Rolling Fork, MS. It was 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 or damaged rental properties and tenants’ personal items is very limited or non-existent.

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 cost approximately the same as they were paying for rent prior to the tornado—about $600 per month with a 20-year mortgage at 0% interest.

Sister-Corps will partner, for a second time, with Rolling Fork Rising to continue the construction of homes for former renters to buy in Rolling Fork. As a volunteer, you will help with construction and support tasks as assigned—no experience is required, just a willingness to work, learn, and serve.

Key Dates for Volunteers May 9, 2026 (Saturday) – Power Tool Safety Verification: Arrive by 9:00 AM if you have not completed PTSV and want to operate power tools. May 10, 2026 (Sunday): Volunteer arrival after 1:00 PM . Feb 16, 2026 (Saturday): Pack up and depart before 11:00 AM. Housing & Meals

Location:
First Baptist Church of Rolling Fork
73 North 2nd Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159

Housing will be dorm-style with bunk beds (lower bunks for all volunteers), a shower trailer (6 showers), kitchen, dining, and meeting space.

Meals are provided Sunday night through Friday night. Our Meal Team works hard to accommodate a range of dietary needs whenever possible.

Please leave pets at home in their safe, familiar surroundings.

Cost & Requirements Project fee: $195 (covers lodging, meals, and required project T-shirt) Fees are non-refundable but may be transferable according to Sister-Corps policy A background check is required for all volunteers Additional trip details, packing guidance, and any schedule updates will be sent by email

Come prepared to serve alongside the Rolling Fork community and be part of long-term recovery and hope after the storm.

Next Steps – Checklist for Volunteers

Respond to confirm participation

Click the “Respond” button on this page to begin or confirm your registration process.

Pay your registration fee

Follow the payment link for registration fees.

Your spot is not secured until the fee is paid.

Fees are non-refundable but transferable to another attendee; if you cancel, they may be counted as a donation for tax purposes.

Join the Facebook group

Join our Facebook group 2026.2 MS Rolling Forks-2 Project for project updates, community discussions, and important announcements.

This page is for registered volunteers, board members, and Sister-Corps administration.

Complete your background check

Watch for the background check email and complete it promptly.

A cleared background check is required to work on all Sister-Corps project sites.

On July 24, 2024, derecho strength winds (category 2 hurricane force) hit Montana when a severe storm swept through the state. In American English, it is often pronounced as “duh-RAY- cho.”  The term refers to a type of windstorm associated with severe thunderstorms, characterized by fierce winds that can cause considerable damage.

The Crow Tribe in Montana was affected by this storm.

Sister-Corps (SC) will partner with the Crow Tribe and FEMA to provide rebuilding and maintenance of buildings in the Crow Tribal Nation.

Project Dates: June 14-20, 2026. Time Zone is Mountain time.

Thursday June 11, 2026 – Team Leads arrive to set up camp, review work, and create team assignments.

Please do not arrive before your assigned time as the advance team will be preparing the site.

June 14, 2026 – Volunteer Check-In between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

·      Power Tool Safety Verification Testing – time to be determined.

·      Please look at your email for information on this testing.

June 15- 19 (Monday – Friday) Workdays at the Crow Nation.

Saturday June 20, 2026 – Break down camp and travel home. Departure is no later than 11 AM.

Meal Team and those flying in will stay at the vacant Pastors House in Crow Agency, MT. The address for the Pastor’s house address is: 13 Makapas Ave. Crow Agency, MT.

 This is a 5 bedroom 2.5 bath full kitchen house. It is adjacent to the Crow Baptist Church. There is a 1400 square foot community center attached to the church where SC that will be one of the projects SC works on.

The Pastor’s house has NO furniture. If you are driving and you can, please bring a cot or blow up mattress, sleeping bags, bedding and towels for your use and anything you can bring that would help be more comfortable in an empty house. If you have an extra shower curtain – bring it, please. SC will do what we can to help also.

Those of us bringing our campers, please bring one extra set of those items so that we may share them with the house folks. The Pastor’s house is about 1 hour from Billings, and we can plan to pick up items you do not have. The Crow tribe will provide tables and chairs for our use.

The Pastor’s house is large enough to house us for meals and meetings.

Information on the RV camping will follow once details are worked out and will be published on the Facebook page.

Your Project Managers will get back with you with more information as we get it on who and when to contact the RV park.

The project is during the summer when so many of us travel – your partner or spouse are welcome to join you but no males please on the job sites, SC meetings, or gatherings.

On the night of June 19, the Crow Tribe will provide our crew with a meal and join us on a night of celebration of a project completed.

PROJECT MANAGER:

Sherry Gibbons:  vp@sister-corps.org                 713-299-3098

Assistant Project Managers: 

Cathy Miller-email:         cathymiller6691@gmail.com                        phone:  276-492-4363

Beth Fry- email:             sixfrys2go@icloud.com                                phone 252-916-8487

Registration Details

Arrive Sunday June 14 and depart Saturday June 20, 2026.

Cost $140.00

The fee includes meals, t-shirts.

The meal team ensures that a broad range of dietary needs are met to ensure that everyone is well-fed and ready to work.

NOTE: Mealtimes are also group meetings and training sessions, as needed.

Now what do I need to do next?

1.     Click the "respond" button on this page to begin your registration process. 

 

2.     Complete all questions while registering. Be specific about your accommodation needs: camping or staying at Pastor’s house.

 

      

3.    Follow the payment link for registration fees (fee includes your food and t-shirts). Your spot is not secured until the fee is paid. Note: Fees are non-refundable but transferable to another attendee; if you cancel, they may be counted as a donation for tax purposes. 

          

https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z8HQ/campaign/C-169GF

 

5.       Complete the required background check when you receive the email. The background check is a requirement to work on ALL Sister-Corps projects.

6. Join our Facebook group for updates and community discussions. FB page – 2026.06 MT Crow Reservation Project. This page is for those registered for the project, board members and the Sister-Corps administration.

We look forward to seeing and collaborating with you in Montana.

Hurricane Helene brought widespread destruction to the southern Appalachian region in late September 2024. Rainfall totals of 20 or more inches resulted in historic levels of flooding and landslides while hurricane-force winds contributed to significant property and land damage. Homes and businesses as well as roads, bridges and electrical and water infrastructure were impacted.  Residents in western North Carolina are continuing to rebuild with the help of groups like Sister-Corps.

During our week of volunteering we will partner with Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders, who are doing both rebuilds and new home construction to make affordable housing possible in communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Possible sites include Swannanoa, Black Mountain and Old Fort. Our volunteer jobs may include drywall, painting, trim work, flooring, ramps or other tasks as needed during the time we are working.

This project is a companion with the Sister-Corps Project in Eastern Tennessee which will occur in late October. You are welcome to join us for one or both projects and to even stay here in our part of the country between the projects to enjoy all that the Appalachians have to offer!

Team Structure:

            Project Director: Beth Fry, 252-916-8487, sixfrys2go@icloud.com.

Assistant Project Director: Tammy Fuller, 509-370-3006, tammyfuller1958@gmail.com.

            Teams: Approximately 4 teams of 5 volunteers each working at different job sites.

Project Dates:

            Thursday, September 17, 2026: Advance team arrives.

            Friday, September 18, 2026: Team Leads arrive.

            Sunday, September 20, 2026: Volunteers arrive; Power Tool Safety Verification.

            Monday, September 21 – Friday, September 25, 2026: Workdays.

            Saturday, September 26, 2026: Break down camp and depart.

Accommodations:

We will stay in a lodge on the Montreat Conference Center grounds. The accommodations include bunk beds, showers, kitchen, dining/meeting rooms, large scenic porches and beautiful mountain surroundings. We will send details regarding the address of the lodge in early September.

Please leave pets at home in their safe, comfortable surroundings.

Registration Details:

Cost: $ 100, which covers accommodations and meals. Fee is nonrefundable but transferrable.

Meals: Our Meal Team will work diligently to accommodate specific dietary requests. We will provide breakfast and supper at the lodge and will pack bag lunches to take to our job sites. We will go into Black Mountain for dinner one night to support the local economy.

T-shirts: ***New Procedure*** If you have Sister-Corps t-shirts, you are welcome to bring them to wear at this project. Blue is for Project Directors; Red is for Medical Team Members; and Gray is for Team Leaders and Team Volunteers. Of note, we generally have 1 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve t-shirt per project. If you need to purchase t-shirts, please use the link below to order your new shirt(s). We will bring your new t-shirt(s) to the project. 

Link to order T-Shirts 

https://sistercorpnorthcarolina.itemorder.com/shop/home/

PAYMENT LINK:  https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z8HQ/campaign/C-16CGN

Next Steps:

1.      Click the ‘respond’ button on this page to begin your registration process.

2.      Complete the questions from the Project Director regarding skills and interests.

3.      Pay the registration fee by following the payment link. Your spot is secured once your fee is paid. Note, fees are non-refundable, but they are transferable to the next person on the waitlist.

4.      Join our Facebook group (2026.09 Western North Carolina Sister-Corps Project) for updates and community discussions. Information will also be communicated by email.

5.      Complete the required background check once email to do so is received.

6.      Get ready to do good work, have some fun and serve those in need. Hope you can join us!

 

Three rivers-the Pigeon, Nolichucky, and French Broad-run through Cocke County Tennessee.  Catastrophic flooding of these rivers from Hurricane Helene damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses throughout the county.  Long term recovery is estimated to take several years.  Cocke County is in Northeast Tennessee, bordering North Carolina to the Southeast and is situated along the I-40 Corridor.  A significant portion of the county is within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee National Forest. Sister-Corps will partner with the Cocke County Long Term Recovery Group to assist in rebuilding Cocke County and the city of Newport Tennessee.

This project is a companion with the Sister-Corps Project in Western North Carolina which will occur in late September.  You are welcome to join us for one or both projects and to even stay in our part of the country between the projects to enjoy all that the Appalachians have to offer!

Team Structure:

Project Director:  Cathy Miller    (276)492-4363.     cathymiller6691@gmail.com

Key Dates:

Thursday 10/22/26: Advance team arrive

Friday 10/23/26: Basecamp Coordinator, Inventory Lead, Work Team Leads, and Medical Team arrive

Sunday 10/25/26: All other volunteers arrive; Power Tool Safety Verification

Monday 10/26/26- Friday 10/30/26: Workdays

Saturday 10/31/26: Break down camp and depart

Housing and Meals:

We will be staying at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center located at 1120 Carson Springs Road, Newport TN 37821in Pine Lodge.  This will be bunking-style accommodation(all lower bunks) with bathrooms and showers in the center of the lodge.  There will also be 5 campsites available on a first come first serve basis so if you are traveling in your RV and prefer a campsite, please let me know ASAP.

The Food Service Team from Carson Springs will be preparing our meals for us and will be happy to accommodate any allergies and/or special dietary requirements.

Cost and Requirements:

-Project fee:  $95 This includes accommodation and meals only and is nonrefundable but transferrable.

Pay Project fee here:

https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z8HQ/campaign/C-16CGR

-*** New Procedure***

T-Shirts: If you have Sister-Corps t-shirts you are welcome to bring them to wear at this project.  Blue is for Project Directors; Red is for the Medical Team; and Gray is for the Team Leaders and Team Volunteers. If you need to buy t-shirts you can do that with link below.  We generally buy 1 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve but will leave that to your discretion. Please let Cathy know if you have any questions.

T SHIRT LINK:

https://sister-corpstennessee.itemorder.com/shop/home/

-Please leave pets at home in their safe, comfortable surroundings.

Next Steps-Checklist

1.        Click the ‘respond’ button on this page to begin your registration process.

2.        Complete the questions from the Project Director regarding skills and interests.

3.        Pay the registration fee by following the payment link.  Your spot is secured once your fee is paid.  Note, fees are non-refundable, but they are transferable to the next person on the waitlist.

4.        Join our Facebook group(2026.10 TN Cocke County Project) for updates and community discussions.  Information will also be communicated by email.

5.        Complete the required background check once email to do so is received.