FILL THE NEEDS

What began as a community of coordinated volunteers responding to flooding in Cedar Rapids Iowa in 2008 and Southeast Louisiana in 2016 launched into Fill the Needs in 2022.  We rapidly deploy our network and resources in the first fourteen days following a disaster.

Who we are ?

Fill the Needs rapidly mobilizes our network of partners and volunteers to assess and coordinate resources required for efficient disaster response.  The first 14 days following a disaster are critical for resource deployments immediately impacting the lives of people dealing with natural & man-made disasters.  Beyond the first 14 days, Fill the Needs supports ongoing relief efforts by providing funding, supplies and support where they are lacking. 

What we do ?

Facilitate Resources

Give Hope

Fill the Needs

Past Missions

2008
Cedar Rapids Iowa Floods


2016

Louisiana Floods


2017

Hurricane Harvey


2017

New Orleans East Tornadoes


2018

Hurricane Florence


2019

Hurricane Dorian, Bahamas


2020

Hurricane Laura


2020-2023

COVID

2021
Hurricane Ida


 

2020-2024

Afghanistan

2022-2024
Ukraine (active)


2022

Jackson, MS Water


2022

Hurricane Ian

2022-2023
Louisiana Tornadoes

2022-2023
Hurricane Fiona, Canada

2023
Earthquake, Turkey

2023
Hurricane Idalia

2023
Louisiana Wildfires

 

2023

Maui Wildfires 

2022-2023
Hurricane Lee, Canada 

2023
Emergency Preparedness Training

 

2024

Brazil Floods

2024
Emergency Preparedness Human Trafficking (active) 

2024
Emergency Preparedness Disaster Training (active)

2024

Hurricane Francine

2024

Hurricane Helene (active)

 

 

 

Directors

Amy Sins
Founder/President
Beth Blistan
Treasurer
Elizabeth Brister
Secretary
Joel Velazquez
Information Technology

What partners say:

It is an honor to work with Amy and her team. They efficiently find solutions to problems and adapt in the moment to help get supplies and contacts during disasters.
Sarah Doer
Partner Agency