Katy Responds announced the addition of Reverend Blaise Polk Sr. to its board of directors on May 30.

Polk, originally from New Orleans, LA, has served as a pastor for over forty years, beginning with a small storefront church that grew rapidly, necessitating moves to larger facilities, including the renovation of former industrial buildings into a multifunctional church complex serving the community.

Following Hurricane Katrina, Pastor Polk relocated to Texas, where he established Greater Power Baptist Church in Pleak, TX. In 2013, he founded Dove Nest Ministries in Rosenberg, focusing on community outreach, extending their mission internationally to support pastors in Pakistan.

Katy Responds began operations in 2018 following Hurricane Harvey and the goal is to repair homes and restore hope in the community for those who are often considered most vulnerable. The nonprofit organization has restored homes for almost 200 families in the Katy and surrounding area and looks forward to continuing to assist those who are suffering in the community, said a representative.

For more information, please visit katyresponds.org or call 281-305-8545 or email. info@katyresponds.org