Calvary Cares

Calvary Cares is a disaster response ministry of Calvary Chapel Palm Harbor.

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The Calvary Cares disaster response ministry at Calvary Chapel Palm Harbor (CCPH) is dedicated to providing compassionate, practical support to those affected by natural disasters and crises. This ministry serves as a beacon of hope for the local community, offering immediate assistance such as food, water, and essential supplies, as well as spiritual and emotional support during challenging times. With a team of trained volunteers, Calvary Cares is committed to helping individuals rebuild their lives by sharing God’s love through action, whether by assisting in cleanup efforts, providing temporary shelter, or simply offering a comforting presence. The ministry aims to be the hands and feet of Christ in times of need, partnering with other local organizations to maximize its impact and ensure no one is left behind during a crisis.

Please note, we are not equipped to help with pets (cats and dogs) at this time, but would be happy to refer to you county services for your pets.

Please sign up in the form below to request immediate assistance, or to be added to our "check in" list during and after disasters such as hurricanes.

Our ministry will help in any way we can, though we cannot promise that we are equipped to handle all requests. Please use this list of available resources  as much as possible, and we will assist as we are able.

Help Call Lines
  • Residents in need of information can call the State Assistance Information line at 1-800-342-3557 for resources before and after Helene. Assistance is available in English, Spanish and Creole.
  • The Disaster Legal Hotline is open to assist and refer callers at 833-514-2940.
  • For free assistance for affected homeowners and assistance from volunteers in clean-up, residents can call the Samaritan’s Purse hotline at 1-833-747-1234 or the Florida Baptists Disaster Relief Public Assistance at 904-253-0502 or text Helene to 27123. Samaritan's Purse has their disaster relief team in Pinellas county at Calvary Chapel St. Pete.
  • For local Social Services referrals and information regarding school closures, call 2-1-1.
  • Residents can call the Red Cross Hotline at 1-800-733-2767.
  • For crisis cleanup, residents can call 844-965-1386.
Calvary Disaster Relief
https://www.calvarydisasterrelief.com/
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers
There are FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers set up across North Central Florida. To look for a Disaster Recovery Center near you, go to this link.
How to apply for FEMA Assistance
Please click this link for information from Pinellas County.
Crisis Cleanup Assistance
Crisis cleanup assistance from non-profit organizations to clean up your home after Hurricane Helene is available.
Pasco Hurricane Relief Fund
Information about the Pasco County Hurricane Relief Fund can be found here.

Other important information about Hurricane Helene can be found at FloridaDisasters.org. 

Sign Up Form

This is the form to either submit a request, or be placed on our list to be checked on during/after a storm. If you would like to volunteer, please scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the second form.

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There are many ways to help in our region. Please see this list to volunteer in other ways outside of our local body. Go here to volunteer for CCPH Calvary Cares.
Give help
Register for volunteer opportunities through the following organizations:
Donate cleaning supplies and safety gear at these locations of home-building nonprofit Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside:
  • Pinellas Administrative Headquarters : 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 704, Clearwater
  • Pasco County office: 7237 Little Road, New Port Richey
  • Hernando County office/Hernando County Chamber of Commerce: 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, Brooksville
Drop off food, water, ice, toiletries and cleaning supplies to storm survivors in Gulfport at the Gulfport Senior Center, via the Gulfport Merchants Chamber.
Donate money to these local and state organizations: