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The Future of Volunteering

by Travis Cox | Jun 19, 2020 | Hope Crisis Response Network, Inspiring Hope

Fire survivors still need your support. The COVID-19 crisis has affected everyone across the globe, but our homeowners have been especially affected by the conditions it has caused. HCRN lost two months of building time while Shelter in Place orders left most of the...

Ariel’s Journey

by Travis Cox | Jun 5, 2020 | Hope Crisis Response Network, Inspiring Hope

Today, we’re going to talk with Ariel Cottrell from her newly rebuilt home. She lost her home in the Valley Fire that tore through Middletown in 2015. As we arrived for the interview, she greeted us on her lovely little porch and asked if we’d like a homemade latte....

Our Next Steps

by Travis Cox | May 15, 2020 | Hope Crisis Response Network, Inspiring Hope

The whole world has been reeling as we figure out how best to protect the most vulnerable amongst us. This has led to many closings, and delays through every facet of life and industry. Our HCRN homeowners have not escaped these delays, and it has been our highest...

COVID-19 and Cabin Fever

by Travis Cox | Mar 20, 2020 | Hope Crisis Response Network, Inspiring Hope

Shelter in place tips Keep to a normal schedule with-in your home: mealtimes, chores, bedtime, etcPractice good hygiene Monitor your temperature and coughIf a family member becomes sick, follow recommend medical advice. If it isn’t serious you may want to...

Temporarily Suspending Volunteer Teams

by Travis Cox | Mar 16, 2020 | Hope Crisis Response Network, Inspiring Hope

It is with heavy hearts that HCRN has suspended all incoming volunteer teams to our camps until April 16th. We do not make this decision lightly. Our construction staff and AmeriCorps teams will remain on site and continue the work of Rebuilding Homes and Restoring...

Man of the Year

by Travis Cox | Mar 10, 2020 | Hope Crisis Response Network, Inspiring Hope

HCRN has always been about our volunteers and how we are best able to assist communities impacted by disaster. We have been blessed to have Kevin Cox leading our organization for 20 years. His drive to help those hurting and bring them back to a new normal inspires...