Nashville, TN, 6th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, As Nashville continues to recover from the ice storm that left thousands without power and heat, local Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers are sharing the quieter stories that unfolded inside emergency shelters. These are moments of kindness, exhaustion, gratitude, and human connection that rarely make headlines but matter deeply to those who lived them.
One such account comes from Volunteer Minister Sebastian, who spent long overnight hours assisting at a shelter alongside the American Red Cross and local emergency officials.
“From the moment we arrived, it was clear how much help was needed,” Sebastian said. Through the night and into the early morning hours, Volunteer Ministers worked side by side with Red Cross staff to organize food donations, assemble cots, clean shelter areas, and help keep operations running smoothly. Their steady presence allowed shelter staff to focus on urgent needs during a time when resources and personnel were stretched thin.
But it was the interaction with shelter residents that left the strongest impression. As Volunteer Ministers carried water, served food, cleaned common areas, and checked in with families, gratitude flowed freely. Some quietly offered thanks. Others paused to read the Volunteer Ministers’ yellow jackets and expressed surprise and appreciation at seeing community volunteers step forward in the middle of the night.
“In all, we helped roughly 50 people directly,” Sebastian shared. “That included making sure people had food and water, helping with trash and cleanup, assisting with medical attention, check-in, clothing, blankets, and anything else they needed to feel safe and cared for.”
For the Volunteer Ministers, the work is rooted in a simple belief: something can be done, even in the middle of a crisis. Trained to provide practical help during disasters and everyday emergencies, they focus on meeting immediate needs while offering calm reassurance during moments of stress and uncertainty.
As the city moves from emergency response to recovery, the Church of Scientology Disaster Response teams and Volunteer Ministers remain ready to assist wherever help is needed, whether in shelters, neighborhoods, or future emergencies.
About the Volunteer Ministers
The Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers are trained community volunteers who respond to disasters and emergencies by delivering practical assistance, compassion, and hope. Working in coordination with relief agencies and local authorities, they help communities recover, rebuild, and move forward after crisis.
