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Our CEO, Kevin Cox serves as the chair of the California VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) this year.  As chair, he is coordinating meetings between statewide nonprofits, LA area nonprofits and agencies from across the country. These meetings define the need, help distribute the supplies and resources into the right areas and ensure that […]

“We’ve got five trees up in the house this year… no wait, we have 7 trees in our house.”  April Kraft describes their holiday decorations at their Paradise home as they anticipate their second Christmas at home. She said she likes to decorate in early November and enjoy the full season. For five years, this […]

The California VOAD partners will host a series of free one day trainings across Northern California in November for nonprofit leaders and organizations involved in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.  California Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is comprised of non-governmental organizations that organize and help survivors on the worst day of their lives and are […]

Every disaster is the most important disaster for those affected by it. For the people of Clearlake, California, a relatively small fire destroyed nearly 30 homes and instantly made many neighbors homeless and unsure of where to seek help. This was called the Boyles Fire and burned 81 acres, all through residential space. That’s when […]

HCRN is participating in a Local Assistance Center for Boyles Fire survivors. On September 8, 2024 a fire broke out in Clearlake, CA and quickly grew to over 70 acres. It destroyed or damaged at least 30 homes and forced 4,000 residents to evacuate for multiple days. HCRN will be managing intake for affected residents […]

As a disaster response organization, our staff is always looking at ways to make things easier for disaster survivors.  They are in a terrible situation, looking for help and they are faced with loads of paperwork in each direction. So the idea of a shared database for responding nonprofits was born. HCRN was able to […]

You have served Camp Fire survivors since 2018. Your support and volunteer teams have seen Hope Crisis Response Network rebuild 39 homes since 2021 and complete so many projects on top of that. Work that includes distribution centers, cleaning up Paradise schools so they could open in the immediate aftermath of the fire and most […]

HCRN is responding to the Park Fire burning in Butte and Tehama Counties. As of this writing, the fire has exceeded 368,000 acres and is the largest fire of 2024. We need your help to respond to the needs of evacuees and disaster survivors. Donate today at this link or by mail to: HCRNPO BOX […]

The Park Fire has become the largest fire of 2024. As of this writing, it has reached nearly 165,000 acres. It’s burning in Butte and Tehama Counties. Shelter for evacuees can be found at: Neighborhood Church 2801 Notre Dame Blvd Chico, CA 95928 The Gold Complex Fire is nearly 3,000 acres and burning in Plumas […]

We’re inviting you to celebrate our rebuilding work! Join us on July 18 in Paradise for an open house and a short presentation!

California is experiencing a heat dome this week. With temperatures expected to exceed 100°F, the whole state is on high alert. Not only will the temperatures be dangerous for people unable remain indoors with air conditioning, but the blazing temperatures will continue to dry out fast fuels. These fast fuels can be easily ignited and […]

There are currently 15 fires burning across California, as of this morning. HCRN is closely monitoring their activity via Watch Duty and Cal Fire updates. In Sonoma County, the Point Fire has grown to over 1,100 acres and has forced mandatory evacuations. The low humidity and windy conditions last night caused the fire to grow. […]

In October 2017, the Tubbs Fire became the most destructive wildfire, at the time, in California State history. With over 5,000 homes destroyed in Santa Rosa, many in the community were unsure of what would happen. In June 2018, HCRN brought the Inspiring Hope Shed Build to Santa Rosa. Over 1,000 volunteers showed up and […]

California is experiencing it’s first high temperature event of 2024 and you can be ready. Don’t get surprised by the heat this week and make sure you’re spending as much time indoors, in cooler temperatures as possible. If you must be outside, take extra breaks and seek shade as much as possible. If you’re unfamiliar […]

We’re celebrating another Slater Fire survivor returning home! HCRN staff, Bill and Wendi Johnson, presented her with a few housewarming gift: a wooden cross that Bill made himself and a quilt from our friends at Presbyterian Church of the Master. Most importantly, Bill presented Andree with the key to her rebuilt home! Congratulations, and welcome […]

Last week, HCRN said goodbye to our friends from Christian Public Service serving in Happy Camp. This team has moved on to a new project and we wish them all the best! Christian Public Service brings young men in to communities for several months long deployments, so they can serve those in need. In Happy […]

May is Wildfire Preparedness Month and we want you to get prepared! Disaster preparedness can seem tedious until disaster strikes, and that’s why HCRN has a few suggestions to help you get ready without feeling overwhelmed. Check out the infographic below! Any disaster prep is better than none, so don’t get bogged down by the […]

Disaster recovery is more than just the facts and figures. Just as each disaster survivor has their own unique challenges, their recoveries are just as unique. What’s not unique in these disaster recoveries is how HCRN volunteers work to see families stay in their communities. We don’t just want survivors to be back in their […]