Initiatives

Crisis Response

When crisis hits, you can step in with compassion that points to Jesus.

Crisis Response Respond to Crisis

When crisis hits, everything changes in a moment.

A family loses their home. A community is shaken. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

And in those moments, people aren’t just looking for help. They are looking for hope.

Across North America and around the world, crises happen every day. Some make headlines. Many don’t. But every one of them matters to the people living through it.

This is where you come in.

Through Send Relief, you can respond when crisis strikes by offering practical help in the middle of real need and sharing the hope of Christ that lasts far beyond the moment.

Whether it’s a disaster close to home or a crisis across the world, your gift helps bring care, dignity, and the message of Jesus to people who need it most. 

When you give, you’re helping meet urgent needs and walk with people as they recover:

  • Providing food, water, and shelter in the earliest moments
  • Supporting long-term recovery as families begin to rebuild
  • Serving alongside local churches to share the hope of Christ

Partnered with the Local Church

We don’t show up alone. We partner with local churches and trusted leaders who are already present in the community so that when a crisis comes, response can begin immediately and work can continue long after headlines fade.

In North America, that includes Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers. These men and women are ready to serve meals, clear debris, and help families take their first steps toward recovery.

From your neighborhood to the nations

No matter where a crisis happens, you can be part of the response.

Give today to help respond to crises and bring hope when it’s needed most.