Project (Re)Start is an initiative by the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California to develop standardized bins containing essential household and personal goods to help victims after the initial days of a disaster. These bins are distributed free of charge to anybody who has been displaced, is establishing a household in a rebuilt residence, or has experienced forced relocation.
Congregations across the diocese are invited to commit to assembling and storing ten complete bins of one type of bin so that the churches in their area deanery are equipped with ten of each type and will be able to respond to disaster in a variety of ways. The Office of the Bishop coordinates the distribution of the bins the disaster strikes!
St. Paul's has committed to assembling and storing ten complete Cleaning Bins. The call for donations of items to fill these bins often occurs during Advent or Lent, but items may be needed urgently during other times of the year.
For information on how to donate to victims of disaster, please send an email to Rev. Rik.