Since the hurricanes of 2005 ravaged the Gulf Coast, Christian Outreach International has maintained an active disaster presence ministering to the many needs of Gulf Coast residents. Ministering to the emotional and spiritual needs, as well as the physical needs, is essential to fulfilling the mission of C.O.I.

Over the past year and a half, hundreds of C.O.I. staff and volunteers have stepped up to the plate to minister to the immense needs along the coast. Many have returned multiple times to serve, and as the months go by, we are finding that our pool of available groups is depleting, while the emotional, spiritual and physical needs intensify as people face immense loss and increasing stress.