Disaster Relief Donations
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Donations to this fund are used exclusively to support Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts.
The North American Mission Board, along with state Baptist convention leaders, has taken the lead in organizing Southern Baptists to respond to disasters. They contribute manpower, ministry, and financial help during floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, and urban disasters. For more information about how donations to this fund are used, see the Frequently Asked Questions below.
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Other Donation Options
Phone—Call-1-866-407-NAMB (6262)
Mail—Checks may be mailed to NAMB, P.O. Box 116543, Atlanta, GA 30368-6543. Designate checks for "Disaster Relief."
Text Message—Text "NAMBDR" to the number "40579." A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of the North American Mission Board's Southern Baptist Disaster Relief fund by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. Messaging & Data Rates May Apply. All purchases must be authorized by the account holder. Reply HELP to “40579” for help.
Please do not post this text-donation information on any other website, as this is a violation of our agreement with mPowerGiving.
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Donate to State Conventions
You may also donate directly to state convention disaster relief efforts in states where active responses currently exist.:
Alabama Baptist Convention State Board of Missions
Arkansas Baptist State Convention
Georgia Baptist Convention
Frequently Asked Questions–Donations
1. Will a donation to NAMB Disaster Relief allow you to present the gospel?
All of our disaster relief volunteers are trained to evangelize sensitively during a disaster and look for opportunities to share the gospel with hurting people. In addition, we have a chaplain assigned to every feeding unit giving pastoral care to people who are waiting to be fed. We care about the physical needs of people who have been affected by the disaster, but ultimately we care more about their eternal soul.
2. Is my donation tax-deductible?
The North American Mission Board is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and your gift will be tax-deductible.
3. Will I receive a receipt for my gift?
You will receive an immediate gift confirmation via E-mail (provided you give a correct E-mail address) and will also receive a receipt through the mail.
4. Do you accept gifts of stock?
Yes, we do accept gifts of stock. Please E-mail us at disastergifts@namb.net for detailed information.
5. What if I have a problem with my online donation?
Please E-mail us at disastergifts@namb.net if you have a problem with your donation and we will assist you.
6. Is the donation site secure?
An SSL secure server system is used, which is a secure, encrypted system.
7. What percentage of my gift will go to administrative costs?
When you give to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, 100% of what you give goes directly to disaster relief efforts so your donation goes further. We do not pay salaries or overhead out of those funds.
8. What percentage goes directly to the victims?
We do not give victims money, but provide in-kind relief to victims in areas affected by disaster—including feeding units, shower and laundry units, mud-out and chain-saw units. Victims receive these services through trained disaster relief volunteers. Were it not for the presence of these volunteers, and the fuel and phone costs that allow them to be present, the victims would not receive these crucial services.
9. Do you pay credit card fees if I donate online?
We do pay credit card fees, but the funds do not come from your donation. Administrative costs are paid by NAMB’s operating budget, funded by the Cooperative Program.