Since 2019
Standing with Those Affected by Natural Disasters
Our History
Hurricane Michael made landfall as a strong Category 5 hurricane on October 10, 2018 near Mexico Beach, Florida. With thousands of homes destroyed or heavily damaged, the plight of families who were not insured (or underinsured) seemed insurmountable.
With a United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) grant and other funding and partnerships, Pastor Chris Ackerman led the formation of the Hurricane Michael Recovery Team supported by the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.
From 2019-2021 the team helped 250 households recover from the storm. This included 41 houses built from the ground up and repairs made at more than 150 other homes.
Clients Recovered
homes rebuilt
New Homes Built
Volunteer Hours
What Drives Us
Our Mission
To assist those affected by natural disasters by partnering with them in finding the necessary resources that are needed to attain recovery.
Our goal is to lessen the burden of suffering after a disaster by offering holistic disaster recovery care and reconstruction services. Our strength is in working together to help rebuild strong communities through compassion for natural disaster survivors.
partnering with communities
Why Abide Disaster Recovery?
Compassion
We prioritize empathy and understanding, ensuring that every survivor feels heard and supported.
Collaboration
Working together with communities, partners, and volunteers to maximize our impact and effectiveness.
Integrity
Maintaining transparency and honesty in all our actions and communications.
Resilience
Empowering communities to not only recover but to emerge stronger and more prepared for future challenges.
Team
Meet the Team
Chirs Ackerman
Founder & CEO
Celissa Adkison
Disaster Case Manager
Dan Kirk
Construction Manager
Courtney Ray
Administrative Assistant