- February 7, 2025
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Salty Church members Elizabeth Linkinhoker and Tyler Dalecki throw out debris. Photo by Paige Wilson
Salty Church member Kai Ponder carries a fallen tree through the yard. Photo by Paige Wilson
About one foot of water of flooding left behind residue on the outside of the Gleichmann's home in Ormond Beach. Photo by Paige Wilson
Grace Linkinhoker (left) and Venise Silencieux pick up debris. Photo by Paige Wilson
Chuck and Pat Gleichmann's home on John Anderson Drive flooded when the Halifax River overflowed during Hurricane Irma. Photo by Paige Wilson
Salty Church members David and Elizabeth Linkinhoker shovel debris in the Gleichmann's yard. Photo by Paige Wilson
Salty Church member Isaiah Shirley carries materials out of the Gleichmann's home that was flooded during Irma. Photo by Paige Wilson
David Linkinhoker hoses down the pool deck. Photo by Paige Wilson
Elizabeth Linkinhoker carries a fallen tree through the yard. Photo by Paige Wilson
Tyler Dalecki shovels debris into a trash bin. The Ormond Beach resident lives on John Anderson Drive near the Gleichmanns. Photo by Paige Wilson
Trey O'Brien and Elizabeth Linkinhoker carry a patio umbrella. Photo by Paige Wilson
Salty Church members Grace Linkinhoker (left) and Sierra Keeley scoop out debris from the pool. Photo by Paige Wilson
After Chuck and Pat Gleichmann returned to their home in Ormond Beach on Sept. 14, they found that Hurricane Irma had caused the Halifax River to overflow into their yard and home — leaving about a food of water behind.
“It was just enough to destroy everything,” Chuck said, who’s lived on John Anderson Drive for 10 years.
But some of their neighbors, Cindy Dalecki and her son, Tyler Dalecki, knew Salty Church in Ormond Beach had volunteers ready to lend a hand.
“They’re a godsend,” Pat said about the volunteers. “We wouldn’t be able to do this without them.”
Salty Church Pastor Robbie O’Brien said church members have been volunteering at dozens of houses throughout Ormond Beach to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which they also did during Hurricane Matthew in Oct. 2016. He said it’s important for Christians to give back to those who need help.
“It’s what we’re supposed to do,” O’Brien said. “Going to church every Sunday is good for you, but it doesn’t do anything for the community.”
While Hurricane Matthew didn’t cause much damage for the Gleichmanns, Hurricane Irma will likely have them cleaning for weeks.
