Volunteer Rebuild Program

The Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County, partnered with Mennonite Disaster Services, offers hope to families struggling to rebuild after disaster. Through this collaborative effort, we are constructing modest 2-bedroom homes for eligible families facing insurmountable challenges to rebuild. We are also interested in hearing from families that are unable to complete a rebuild already in progress, or whose home was damaged during the CZU Fire or the Winter Storms.

Are you a family who:

• Lost your home in the CZU Complex Lightning Fire or had Fire or Storm related damages to your home.

  • Are uninsured or severely underinsured?

  • Earn at or below 80% of the area medina income?

  • Are unable to start or complete your rebuild or repair project without support?

We may be able to help! We offer the following opportunity for selected and qualified families:

• A modest, 988 square feet, 2-bedroom home built by Mennonite Disaster Services volunteers.

• Volunteer support for disaster-related repairs, rebuilds, or other recovery efforts.

Want to help others rebuild? We also welcome volunteers to join our team and assist with construction projects. Sign up through our volunteer form and make a difference in the lives of families affected by disaster.

There is a limited amount of slots available for this program and anyone interested in the program are encouraged to 

start their application process by filling out the following interest form as soon as possible.