Disaster Response and Relief
Our disaster relief efforts began in Puerto Rico in 2017 as members of our community were devastated by the storms, separated from family and left without clean water and power. You can read more about our efforts on this summary page which links to individual articles about our response efforts.
Our response and relief efforts are making a real difference as we set up communications and power to get victims back on their feet. Read about our free response solutions, hear our stories, learn from our successes and find out what worked for us.
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) is America’s premier team of volunteer technology professionals – connecting communities in crisis. If you want to get directly involved in disaster, relief, this is a great place to start. Mention HFC as your referral!
Disaster Relief Entries From Our Blog
Afghan Refugee Assistance: First Efforts
While our efforts in Uganda have continued through the pandemic, we've also been busy here in the US. In August 2021, the world watched the tangled situation in Afghanistan. The United States (US) State Department, under a program called “Operation Allies Welcome,” granted about 74,000 refugees with Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) because of their selfless assistance to the US which put them in extreme danger from the Taliban.
Disaster Relief is .. Easy?
Shipping gear to disaster relief areas is hard. As a community, it gets easier. We're working to make it MUCH easier.
Pallet of gear on the way to Puerto Rico!
Weighing in at 620lbs and costing over $14,000, YOU are sending a pallet of comm, power and water filtration gear to Puerto Rico!
Major shipment ordered for Puerto Rico
We've placed our largest @GoalZero order to date! Weighing in at a whopping 500+ pounds, and costing just north of $14,000, this order will go a long [...]
National Guard brings up Air Traffic Control
.. and you reach out to help the Air National Guard.
Great photos from the ground in Puerto Rico!
Some great photos of your donations at work. We're so thrilled that together we've been able to provide power and communications support while the "big" organizations are [...]