In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path through South Carolina, students from Baptist Collegiate Ministry groups at The Citadel and College of Charleston partnered with South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief to provide critical aid and support to impacted communities.
Nearly 100 students from the Charleston area joined Disaster Relief crews from South Carolina and Alabama to assist in the relief efforts in Aiken, eager to serve those in need. Citadel Cadet Jordan Willits said, “We’re here helping out in any way we can, any way we know how.”
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Bronson Baker, the BCM director for the Charleston area, shared how quickly plans came together after the storm. “We had originally planned a retreat for our students, but when we saw the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, especially with many of our students being from affected areas, we knew we had to help,” Baker explained. First Baptist Church North Augusta offered space for the students to stay while working in the area.
Students quickly rallied together, raising funds, gathering equipment and volunteering their time, despite some being unable to return to their own homes. “These students didn’t wait for a plan. They were ready to jump in and serve wherever they were needed,” said Baker.
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Anna Gardner and originally published by Baptist Courier.
