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Disaster Relief & Recovery

Helping Hands International remains committed to providing Disaster Relief and Recovery services for U.S. Natural Disaster Survivors.  Please see below for a list of opportunities to serve!

Latest Updates

Disaster RELIEF PROJECT PICTURES

    COMPLETED PROJECT: N. CALIFORNIA - FLOOD Relief

    Project Information

    Project: Flood Relief


    Location: Bay Area 

    HHI is planning to serve the Santa Cruz area which was recently impacted by flooding.  Specifically, we plan to serve Flood Victims in the towns of Felton, CA and Boulder Creek, CA.  We will be deploying our teams from Redwood Christian Park Camp and Retreat Center.  Click the "Register Now" button on the right side of this page to Volunteer with us or call Ken Snelling, HHI Disaster Relief & Recovery Coordinator, at (541-414-3320) for more information.


    Dates: 

    01/29/23-02/04/23 - completed

    02/05/23-02/11/23 - cancelled

    02/12/23-02/18/23 - cancelled


    Trip Fee: $50 (per person, per week)


    Registration: If you are interested in helping on this project, please click here to register. 


    Fundraising: To donate to this Disaster Relief & Recovery project, please click here.


    Volunteers Needed:  8-10 volunteers per week


    Minimum Age Limit: 18 years old


    Project Details: 

    Volunteers will assist Flood Survivors, in Jesus' name, with mud outs, debris cleanup, and possible chainsaw work in response to damage sustained from recent floods.  We need clean-up and construction (e.g. skilled and unskilled) Volunteers.  


    Accommodations: Overnight accommodations will be provided by Helping Hands International, via Redwood Christian Park Camp and Retreat Center, and will include meals and lodging.  


    What to Expect: 

    • Complete Helping Hands International's online registration form.
    • HHI will get in touch with you about the project.
    • Once your application is approved, HHI's Disaster Relief & Recovery Coordinator (Ken Snelling - (541) 414-3320) will reach out with project details, including but not limited to travel and logistics information.
    • Travel as a team to CA.
    • Arrive as a team at CA base site (Redwood Christian Park).
    • Serve as a team at Flood Survivor home(s) - Felton and Boulder Creek, CA.
    • Return to Medford, OR.


    What to Bring: 

    • A heart to serve the people of California
    • Twin size air mattress or cot
    • Linens/sleeping bag
    • Pillow
    • Towels
    • Personal hygiene items   
    • Long pants and rubber boots


    Health & Safety:

    • Please review and abide by HHI's COVID-19 policy.


    Have more questions?

    • Contact Ken Snelling, HHI Disaster Relief & Recovery Coordinator, at (541) 414-3320.

    Loving our Neighbor

    Galatians 5:14 says, "For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”  


    Helping Hands International expresses this love through Disaster Relief & Recovery service projects which typically are comprised of a HHI Team Leader and 8-10 Volunteers who are trained and sent out to Disaster Relief sites within the USA.  


    Currently, we are planning to help our neighbors in N. California who have been impacted by floods by providing mud outs, debris cleanup and sharing the gospel.


    Will  you considering joining the Team?

    Register Now

    Florida HURRICANE RELIEF PROJECT PICTURES

      COMPLETED PROJECT: Florida - Hurricane Relief

      Project Information

      Project: Hurricane Relief


      Location: (1) Fort Myers, Florida & (2) Punta Gorda, Florida


      Dates: 

      11/27/22-12/03/22 - Location (1) - completed

      12/04/22-12/10/22 - Location (2) - completed

      12/11/22-12/17/22 - Location (1) - cancelled


      Trip Fee: $50 

      Please note: This trip fee does not include the cost of airfare, which is estimated at $900 per person, roundtrip, and must be arranged separately AFTER your registration form has been submitted, reviewed and approved by HHI Staff.


      Registration: If you are interested in helping on this project, please click here to register. 


      Fundraising: To donate to this Disaster Relief & Recovery project, please click here.


      Volunteers Needed:  8-10 volunteers per week


      Minimum Age Limit: 18 years old


      Project Details: 

      Volunteers will assist Hurricane Survivors, in Jesus' name, with mud outs, roof tarping, debris cleanup, and possible chainsaw work in response to damage sustained from Hurricane Ian.  Please see "important Pre-Trip Information"  below.


      Accommodations: Overnight accommodations will be provided by Samaritans' Purse and will include meals and lodging at a local church.  Please see "important Pre-Trip Information"  below for more details.


      What to Expect: 

      • Complete Helping Hands International's online registration form.
      • HHI will get in touch with you about the project.
      • Once your application is approved, HHI's Disaster Relief & Recovery Coordinator (Ken Snelling - (541) 414-3320) will reach out with project details, including but not limited to travel and logistics information.
      • HHI will also send you a link to Samaritan's Purse online registration form (yes, this form is required too!) and a travel agent contact so that you can book your flights.
      • Travel as a team to FL.
      • Arrive as a team at Samaritan's Purse base site (e.g. local church).
      • Serve as a team at Hurricane Survivor homes between the service date list above.
      • Return to Medford, OR on the last project date.


      What to Bring: 

      • A heart to serve the people of Florida
      • Twin size air mattress or cot
      • Linens/sleeping bag
      • Pillow
      • Towels
      • Personal hygiene items   
      • Long pants and sturdy boots
      • Optional: personal tool belts and small hand tools 


      Health & Safety:

      • Please review and abide by HHI's COVID-19 policy.


      Have more questions?

      • Contact Ken Snelling, HHI Disaster Relief & Recovery Coordinator, at (541) 414-3320.

      Loving our Neighbor

      We are helping our neighbors in Florida who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian by providing mud outs, roof tarping, debris cleanup and sharing the gospel.


      Will  you considering joining the Team?

      Register Now
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      N. CA Fire RElief Project pictures

        Completed PROJECT: N. California - Fire Relief

        Project Information

        Project: Fire Relief


        Location: McKinney Fire, Yeti Fire, and Mill Fire - Siskiyou County, OR 

          Current fire map.


        Dates: 10/04/22 & 10/06/22 

         * Please note: Daily deployments are subject to change, dependent on access to fire zones, availability of Fire Survivors and weather conditions.


        Estimated Cost: $0 (this is a free service project)


        Registration: If you are interested in helping on this project, please click here to register. 


        Fundraising: To donate to this Disaster Relief & Recovery project, please click here.


        Volunteers Needed:  8-10 volunteers per day


        Minimum Age Limit: 18 years old


        Project Details: 

        Volunteers will assist Fire Victims, in Jesus' name, with sifting the remains of damaged homes, businesses and property due to the N. California McKinney, Yeti, and Mill fires.


        Accommodations: NA - We will be traveling between S. Oregon and N. California between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on a daily basis.  There will be no overnight accommodations.


        What to Expect: 

        • Apply online and an HHI Team Member will get in touch with you about the project.
        • Once approved to volunteer, meet at HHI office (600 Whitman Place, Medford OR 97501) at 8 a.m. on service day.  
        • Review status of McKinney, Yeti and Mill fires discuss damage incurred to-date, complete health and safety training and go over list of Fire Victims on the service schedule for that day.
        • Drive as a Team, in HHI's Shuttle bus, at 8:30 a.m. to first Fire Victim's home and begin Fire Relief and Recovery process.
        • Serve first Fire Victim between 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
        • Break for lunch between 12:30-1:30 p.m.
        • Drive to second Fire Victim and serve between 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
        • Return to HHI office (600 Whitman Place, Medford OR 97501) around 5:30 p.m. 


        What to Bring: 

        • Bring good work gloves, closed toed work boots, pants, a sack lunch, snacks, and plenty of water!  HHI will provide gloves, masks and sifting related safety equipment. 


        Health & Safety:

        • Please review and abide by HHI's COVID-19 policy.


        Have more questions?

        • Contact Ken Snelling, HHI Disaster Relief & Recovery Coordinator, at (541) 414-3320.

        Loving our Neighbor

        We are helping local Northern California Fire Victims impacted by the McKinney Fire (burning in the Oak Knoll Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest in western Siskiyou County), Yeti and Mill fires by primarily providing sifting assistance to their damaged home, business or property.


        Will  you considering joining the Team?

        Register Now

        Need help?

        Complete this online needs assessment form if you have been impacted by the McKinney, Yeti, and Mill fires and need help.  An HHI Staff Member will contact you shortly to discuss how we may be able to assist.

        Needs Assessment

        S. OR Heath Relief Project pictures

          COMPLETED PROJECT: S. ORegon - Heat Relief

          Project Information

          Project: Heat Relief


          Location: Jackson & Josephine County, OR 


          Dates: 

            Week #1: 7/28/22-7/29/22

            Week #2: 8/01/22-8/05/22

            Week #3: 8/08/22- 8/11/22


          Estimated Cost: $0 (this is a free service project)


          Volunteers Needed: 

            Week #1: 3 volunteers

            Week #2: 8-10 volunteers 

            Week #3: 3-5 volunteers


          Minimum Age Limit: 18 years old


          Project Details: 

          Volunteers will assist homeowners, in Jesus' name, with installing portable air conditioning units to beat triple digit heat wave impacting S. Oregon.


          Accommodations: NA - This is not an overnight project.


          What to Expect: 

          • Apply online and an HHI Team Member will get in touch with you about the project.
          • Once approve to volunteer, meet at HHI office (600 Whitman Place, Medford OR 97501) at 9 a.m. the day of service.
          • Go over list of air conditioning recipients, resident addresses, and unit installation.
          • Deliver and install units to recipients in need.
          • Return to HHI office (600 Whitman Place, Medford OR 97501) around 1 p.m. (Please note: The project may go beyond 1 p.m. depending on the volume of Volunteers and Recipients.) 


          What to Bring: 

          • Bring a sack lunch, gloves,  mask (if desired), and plenty of water!


          Health & Safety:

          • Please review and abide by HHI's COVID-19 policy.


          Have more questions?

          • Contact Ken Snelling, HHI Disaster Relief & Recovery Coordinator, at (541) 414-3320.

          Loving our Neighbor

          Currently, we are helping local Southern Oregon residents, who are 65 or older or disabled (any age) and are Medicare/Medicaid recipients, install portable air conditioning units to provide heat relief during this Summer's triple digit heat wave!  Will  you considering joining the Team?

          Register Now

          2021 DiSaster Relief: S.OR Fire - FEMA Trailer

          Here is a short video of the Disaster Team's efforts to assist a disabled senior Fire Victim!

          Closed Project: Southern Oregon - Fires

          Disaster Relief Information

          January 2021


          We are happy to announce that by God's grace, your generous donations, and our >500 volunteers who expressed interest in joining us, Helping Hands International, Inc. has been able to complete the following 2020 Disaster Relief efforts following the S. Oregon fires to-date.  


          Phase 1: Food Distribution - Distributed approximately 12k meals at the Jackson County Expo. to S. Oregon Fire Victims and those in need.


          Phase 2: Sifting Teams - Sifted approximately 64 homes and gave out a similar number of gift cards, totaling approximately $32k, to Fire Victims.


          Phase 3: Gift Cards - Gave out approximately 95 gift cards, totaling approximately $47,500, to individuals and families impacted by the S. Oregon Fires through the Talent-Phoenix Schools, Armadillo Technical Institute, Logos Public Charter School and Kids Unlimited Academy Public Charter School.


          We continue to receive online applications for assistance and are evaluating them on a case by case basis.  If you (or someone you know) lost their home in the fire, please have them fill out the Fire Victims Needs Assessment link today - thank you!



          Helping our Neighbor

          Helping Hands International is continuing to assess the impact of the Southern Oregon fires (September 2020).  If you, or someone you know, still needs help, please complete the Fire Victims Needs Assessment form today and an HHI Staff Member will contact you to discuss how we may be able to provide Disaster Relief assistance!


          Needs Assessment Form

          2020 DISASTER RELIEF PROJECT: S.OR Fires - Food & Sifting

          Here is a short video of the Disaster Team's efforts to provide 

          food and sifting services to local Fire Victims! 

            Fire Relief & Recovery

            • HHI provided relief and recovery for hundreds of S. Oregon Fire Survivors following the 2020 fires, which damaged over 11k structures and left over 2,500 people without a home.  Fire Victims simply completed our online Needs Assessment form and a HHI Staff Member reached out to them directly to assess their damage and to determine what type of Disaster Relief assistance our organization could provide (e.g. food, sifting, financial assistance, spiritual care etc.). 

            LATEST UPDATES

            2023

            APRIL - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!  HHI is prayerfully considering whether to assist Tornado Survivors in Mississippi.  If we do proceed, please be on the lookout for a future announcement with an invitation to serve.  Thank you!


            MARCH - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!  HHI is sending out a small team to assist a disabled S. Oregon fire Survivor, who recently moved out of her FEMA trailer into an apartment.  


            JANUARY/FEBRUARY - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!  HHI is sending Disaster Relief Volunteer teams to N. California to provide assistance to flood Survivors impacted by heavy rain in recent weeks!  If you are interested in Volunteering, please call Ken Snelling at (541) 414-3320 or click here to register!



            2022


            NOVEMBER/DECEMBER - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!  HHI is sending Disaster Relief Volunteer teams to Florida to provide assistance to Survivors impacted by Hurricane Ian!  If you are interested assisting Hurricane Ian Survivors the weeks of 11/27/22, 12/4/22 or 12/11/22, please click here to register!


            OCTOBER - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!  HHI is sending Disaster Relief Volunteer teams to Northern California to provide assistance to Fire Survivors impacted by the McKinney, Yeti, and Mill fires!  We are also assembling  teams to go to Florida to assist Hurricane Ian Survivors; click here to register!


            AUGUST/SEPTEMBER - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!  Starting at the end of this month, HHI will be sending Disaster Relief Volunteer teams to Northern California to provide assistance to Fire Survivors impacted by the McKinney and Yeti fires! 


            JULY/AUGUST - NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!  Starting 7/29/22, HHI is partnering with the Oregon Health Authority's Health and Human Services group responsible for distributing portable air conditioners to deliver and install units to individuals who are 65 or older or disabled (any age) and are Medicare/Medicaid recipients!  Will you help us "Beat the Heat!" in S. Oregon as we experience triple digit temperatures this Summer?  Click here to register to volunteer.


            JUNE/JULY - NEW PART-TIME GRANT AWARDED!  Earlier this year HHI prayerfully decided to create a new part-time Disaster Relief & Recovery Coordinator position and submitted a formal grant application to the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to see if they would be willing to fund this new role.  We are happy to share that the Trust made an affirmative funding decision at the end of May (praise the Lord!) and, as of July 1st, we were able to welcome Ken Snelling as a new HHI team member!  


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