2022 Mission

Southeast US Floods

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Global Empowerment Mission BStrong is currently responding to the Southeastern United States by supporting flood victims.

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What we've accomplished to date

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Fullsize UC Semi Trucks Delivered
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Phase 1: Disaster Relief

Global Empowerment Mission BStrong is responding in the first phase of disaster relief.  Your donation allows us to support those affected by the recent flood disasters in the South Eastern United States. We thank you for your support.

EASTERN KENTUCKY

GEM BStrong in partnership with Praise Assembly Church KY distributed Family Necessities Kits, Flew the Coop Pet Boxes, water, and Bstrong cards. Areas supported: Floyd County, Knott County, and Perry County.

ST. LOUIS MISSOURI

GEM Bstrong also provided pallets of emergency supplies for Missouri flood victims with delivery facilitated by our partnership with Smile Trust. They are working with a coalition of St. Louis local organizations: Arch City Defenders, Action St Louis, Black Men Build St Louis.

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