Disaster Response
Disaster response, the Hope Force way
Disasters don’t just cause physical damage — they have a devastating impact on survivors causing emotional and spiritual needs, and often hopelessness.
To make matters worse, those who long to become involved often feel helpless when they see another disaster on the news. These compassionate people need direction and the right opportunities to get involved when disaster strikes.
Hope Force’s approach to disaster response meets the needs of survivors by equipping and mobilizing those who want to help. We prepare our volunteers for immediate action so that when disaster strikes, they can help effectively and make a tangible difference.
This is the Hope Force way: immediate, effective response to make the greatest impact for survivors in need.
Our disaster response results in:
- Well-equipped, compassionate responders who help shoulder the daunting task of relief and recovery.
- Survivors gain hope and practical help in the midst of seemingly insurmountable loss.
- Both survivors and responders experience a life-transforming encounter with God's love and compassion.
- Everyone who wants to help in a disaster can be a part of the solution!
There are so many ways to help
Hope Force brings together people with many talents, like:
- Hospitality
- Administration
- Physical labor
- Skilled working
- Photography
- Emotional and spiritual care
- And so much more!
Ready to use your time and talents to join Hope Force’s disaster relief efforts? We offer online Reservist training where you will learn how to respond and care for survivors physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This training is required to be approved as a Hope Force Reservist, which means you’ll be eligible for rapid deployment within 24-48 hours of a disaster event.
If you’re unable to be trained as a Hope Force Reservist before a disaster, you may be eligible to serve as a short-term volunteer. Depending on the nature of the deployment, you may be able join the Reservist team after the initial first few days of the deployment.
"Serving with Hope Force has been the most physically demanding work I have ever done, but the most spiritually rewarding."
Where we are engaged
See our current operations across the globe and learn more about the ongoing support our teams are providing for those in need.
Stories From the Field
Here are stories about what’s currently happening and your best way to stay in-the-know of our efforts to help those in need.
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