The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, joined United Carolina’s Cavalry (UCC) “Bring the Heat” Propane Swap Event in Asheville, NC, this weekend, bringing warmth and essential supplies to families still recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene in September. As winter temperatures show no signs of […]
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Rapid Relief Team UK – January in 60 seconds
At the start of the new year, Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team in the UK have been busy delivering hope and relief to those in need. With hospitals under pressure, RRT stepped in at Winchester & Basingstoke hospitals during a critical incident, serving 1,200 staff with refreshments. In Stamford, volunteers […]
PBCC Caring for LA Fire Heroes
An Australian member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has described her “incredible” experience volunteering with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) US, serving thousands of meals to firefighters working around the clock against the Los Angeles wildfires. Jessica Wyman, who moved to Ohio from Tamworth in 2011, was one of hundreds of RRT volunteers who […]
Rapid Relief Team Supporting Storm Response
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) have been on hand to help the State Emergency Service (SES) in the Hunter region after destructive storms lashed New South Wales (NSW) in Australia with damaging winds and heavy rain. RRT volunteers have served up almost 1,000 freshly cooked meals for the SES […]
PBCC Volunteers Support Summer Fire Response
More than 100 members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, volunteering with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), have served more than 1,300 meals to emergency crews across New South Wales, Australia, helping to keep firefighters fed and energised as they battled two recent blazes. RRT were called to the Attunga State Forest bushfire in the […]
PBCC volunteers dedicate 780 hours to feed Fire Services in Victoria
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) have been on the frontline at bushfires across Victoria, Australia, for three weeks straight, putting in 780 volunteer hours to serve more than 4,800 meals to emergency crews, including those battling the highly destructive Grampians National Park blaze. RRT crews served up 3,448 meals […]
Farmers receive free fencing as cyclone recovery continues
More than 240 farmers still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle have received fencing materials at the Rapid Relief Team’s (RRT) Farmers Community Connect event in Gisborne New Zealand. Last month, a dedicated team of 58 RRT volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church tirelessly loaded up fencing posts for thankful farmers. They also put on a […]
International Volunteers Day
December 5th marks International Volunteer Day, and the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has taken this special opportunity to shine a light on the incredible individuals who drive their mission forward with care and compassion. RRT has 14,500 Plymouth Brethren volunteers across 14 countries, forming the heart of everything […]
Hope in Every Box: RRT’s Donations in Worcestershire
Local Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) in Worcester, UK, delivered 15 Food Boxes to the discharge lounge at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. This contribution provided critical support, ensuring patients returning home had access to essential food supplies and effectively addressing the challenges many face during the transition from hospital to […]
RRT Supports Fire & Rescue with Meals During Training
Volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), our global charity, partnered with County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service for their MDU Tactical Exercise. RRT served 240 burger meals to the staff and participants during the event, providing support throughout the exercise and assisting the team as they completed their tactical training. County Durham […]