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
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2016
Louisiana Floods
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2017
Hurricane Harvey
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2017
New Orleans East Tornadoes
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2018
Hurricane Florence
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2019
Hurricane Dorian, Bahamas
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2020

Hurricane Laura
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2020-2023
COVID
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2021
Hurricane Ida
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2020-2023
Afghanistan (active)
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2022-2023
Ukraine (active)
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2022
Jackson, MS Water
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2022
Hurricane Ian
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2022-2023
Louisiana Tornadoes
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2022-2023
Hurricane Fiona, Canada
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2023
Earthquake, Turkey
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2023
Hurricane Idalia (active)
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2023
Louisiana Wildfires (active)
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2023
Maui Wildfires (active)
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2022-2023
Hurricane Lee, Canada (active)
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2023
Emergency Preparedness Training (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