The Finishing Work
Volunteering doesn’t always mean you’ll see the immediate fruits of your labor, and that’s especially true when rebuilding homes. For Mary Francine Crawford Bonera and her group from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, they happened to be doing quite a bit of finishing work on several homes. Let’s take a look at […]
Peterson’s Commitment to the Community
A solid home is built on a firm foundation. That’s where every home starts, from the bottom up. Before a foundation can even be poured, however, a lot needs to happen. Ground needs to be excavated, dirt needs to be hauled away, forms need to be built to hold the cement, and, finally, a foundation […]
The Guzman’s Come Home
Up on Cobb Mountain, in Lake County, there’s a small property. A cute little pond with plant beds all along the shore, and several fruit trees freshly planted, with algae from the pond used as fertilizer. Rogel and Maria Guzman lost their home in the 2015 Valley Fire, but today they have a new home […]
The Phases of Volunteering
What does it mean to be a volunteer? In the world of disaster response, that’s not an easy question to answer. From immediate response, to long term recovery, a volunteer at different stages fills many different roles. Each step along the way requires patience and compassion for those affected. Today we’ll be looking at the […]
The Many Roles of Volunteers
Wildfires have become a constant in the western part of the US. So much so that it can become overwhelming to watch the news and see another disaster strike a community. In Northern California, the Mendocino Complex Fire and the Carr Fire have created a devastating example of what disaster looks like. These fires have […]
Mendocino Complex and Carr Fires
Currently, there are several large fires raging in Northern California, our team is working long hours to provide assistance and training. However, the increased need has put a strain on our camp and staff. We need your help! The Medocino Complex Fire is the largest in state history, and the Carr fire has destroyed over […]
Congratulations AmeriCorps Teams!
We’d like to congratulate the AmeriCorps teams we’ve had the pleasure of hosting this year on their recent graduation from the program! For the past two years, Hope City and North Coast Opportunities, Inc. have been program sponsors for AmeriCorps teams from the Pacific Region. This program provides a ten month service opportunity for young […]
Planning a Volunteer Team
Planning a volunteer trip takes quite a bit of coordinating, and you’ll likely have many skilled people ready to work. Making sure your group is putting their time and talents to good use is our top priority. That’s why we at Hope City decided to give you a little insight into how we do things […]
A Brief Update on Redding
We sent out an update on the Mendocino Complex Fire and the Carr Fire on Friday. Today, we want to follow up with some information on what we’ve been doing while these fires have pushed many out of their homes. Our volunteers have been helping out at the emergency shelters, serving meals and helping distribute […]
The AmeriCorps Crew
“I wanted to spend a year doing service.” Bree Dion is team leader for the AmeriCorps crew currently stationed at our home base in Middletown, California. The team is made up of 11 18-24 year olds who have all decided they wanted to give back to communities affected by natural disasters. This team is a […]
Pimentals Move In
“This home is my Mother’s Day gift” said Maria Pimental as she wiped tears from her eyes. Maria and her husband, Salvador and their two sons who were living with them, lost their home and all their possessions when the Valley Fire swept through Middletown in September 2015. For several months, they lived with their […]
Inspiring Hope Shed Build for Sonoma County Fire Survivors
Volunteers from all over the North Bay will be joining together to build and deliver 100 sheds in just one day, on June 9. The sheds will store tools and equipment for fire survivors who will be rebuilding their homes. Hope City staff, partners and volunteers will host the event at Piner High School, 1700 […]
Leading Response in a Firestorm
Hope Crisis Response Network, Inc. provides disaster response and relief efforts following disaster. Sometimes it’s hard to explain what that looks like but here’s a snapshot of things that our staff and volunteers have accomplished since a Firestorm swept across Northern California. That fateful night, 15 fires erupted in six counties north of San Francisco. […]
Inspiring Hope – Making Service Your Work
Inspiring Hope – Join me as I feature incredible people who are making a difference for families affected by the wildfires in Lake County, California. I have the privilege of meeting homeowners, volunteers and local business leaders who are making Lake County a better place. Today how young people are making a different through the […]
Inspiring Hope – A Long Term Volunteer
Inspiring Hope – Join me as I feature incredible people who are making a difference for families affected by the wildfires in Lake County, California. I have the privilege of meeting homeowners, volunteers and local business leaders who are making Lake County a better place. Today we highlight a volunteer who has gone beyond just […]
Inspiring Hope – A Rebuild Partner with All the Right Stuff
Inspiring Hope – Join me as I feature incredible people who are making a difference for families affected by the wildfires in Lake County, California. I have the privilege of meeting homeowners, volunteers and local business leaders who are making Lake County a better place. Local partners make the difference in our rebuilding projects Today […]
Inspiring Hope – A Hoosier Connection
Inspiring Hope – Join me as I feature incredible people who are making a difference for families affected by the wildfires in Lake County, California. I have the privilege of meeting homeowners, volunteers and local business leaders who are making Lake County a better place. Hope City volunteers travel from across the country to work […]
Inspiring Hope – Directing Fire Survivors to Resources
Inspiring Hope – Join me as I feature incredible people who are making a difference for families affected by the wildfires in Lake County, California. I have the privilege of meeting homeowners, volunteers and local business leaders who are making Lake County a better place. Today we meet a disaster case manager who stepped up […]
Inspiring Hope – A Volunteer Dorm
Inspiring Hope – Join me as I feature incredible people who are making a difference for families affected by the wildfires in Lake County, California. I have the privilege of meeting homeowners, volunteers and business people who are making Lake County a better place. Today we feature something a little different, a building designed to […]
Framing Up a Home
Two houses and two foundations started the week. But a hard-working volunteer crew from Petaluma Valley Baptist Church installed floor joists and sub-floors on both homes during the week of September 12-16. This update from HCRN CEO Kevin Cox shows the progress on the build sites and highlights the start of framing. https://www.facebook.com/kevin.cox.1800/videos/10210305763422171/ Thanks for […]