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
Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian
Our team has activated our network and we’re working with partners to deploy resources to impacted areas. Our primary goals are obtaining trucks of water, non-perishables and cleaning supplies.
Afghanistan Relief Efforts
Since August 15, 2021 our team has been assisting with relocation and resettlement for Americans, Green Card Holders, SIVs, P1s, P2s and Human Rights Defenders
2022 Louisiana Relief Efforts
Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts & Covid Relief Efforts
Hurricane Ida was the second most damaging hurricane to hit Louisiana. Our team is actively supporting teams rebuilding. Additionally our team is focused on continued support for ongoing safety efforts with COVID 19.
Current Missions
Past Missions
2008: Cedar Rapids Iowa Flood
2016: Louisiana Flood
2017: Hurricane Harvey
2017: New Orleans East Tornadoes
2018: Hurricane Florence
2019: Hurricane Dorian, Bahamas
2020: Hurricane Laura
2021: Hurricane Ida
2021-2022: Afghanistan
2022: Ukraine
2022: Hurricane Preparedness
Our Team
We share a vision and a goal.
Amy Sins
Beth Blistan
Elizabeth Brister
BENTON F. (BEN) ILES
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