Support Our Mobile Response Unit Fundraiser–
Bringing Comfort in Crisis 🚐💙
Help Us Bring Hope & Healing to Disaster Victims
After deploying four times for three major hurricanes in Florida, my therapy dog, Dunkin, and I have seen firsthand the challenges of disaster response:
- Long, exhausting drives – Traveling for days just to reach disaster sites.
- Lack of safe lodging – Hotels are often full or located hours away from those in need.
- Inadequate sanitation – Limited access to showers and restrooms, making it difficult to stay clean and care for Dunkin.
- Extreme physical exhaustion – Without proper rest, we’re forced to return home after just a few days—limiting our ability to help those in crisis.
A self-contained mobile response unit would be a game-changer by providing:
- Safe and efficient travel – Allowing us to reach disaster sites quickly and stay longer.
- On-site lodging – Eliminating the need for distant hotels and ensuring we’re always near those in need.
- Proper sanitation – A built-in shower and restroom for both Dunkin and me, ensuring hygiene and health.
- Rest and recovery – A familiar, temperature-controlled space so we can recharge and continue serving effectively.
Beyond disaster zones, this unit would also support our local community—helping us train for deployments and provide comfort in healthcare facilities, hospices, schools, and with first responders.
How We Help
Disaster Response
We support disaster response teams by providing emotional and spiritual care in frequently impacted areas of the Southern United States.
📌 “Southern states experienced greater disaster-related morbidity and mortality over the 6-year study period than other regions.” – NIH.gov, 2021
Health Care Facilities & Hospice
We visit memory care centers, assisted living facilities, and hospices weekly to provide companionship, reduce agitation, and promote socialization.
📌 “Dog therapy is beneficial for people with dementia.” – NIH.gov, 2008
Schools & Children
We engage with schools, camps, and youth groups to help reduce anxiety and encourage social connection.
📌 “The prevalence of diagnosed anxiety increased 61%, and depression increased 45% in children.” – HRSA Maternal & Child Health, 2024
How You Can Help
Every donation, big or small, makes a difference! Here’s how you can support:
✅ Donate – Make a secure, tax-deductible donation through the National Christian Foundation. Once our goal of $100,000 is met, Helping Hands Ministry will purchase the vehicle, holding the lien while ensuring full use for our volunteer efforts.
✅ Share Our Mission – Spread the word by sharing this fundraiser with friends, family, and on social media.
✅ Corporate Sponsorships – If you own or know of a business that would like to sponsor part of this effort, let’s connect!
With your support, we can maximize our impact and be there for disaster victims when they need us most. Every donation brings us one step closer to making this mission sustainable. Thank you for your generosity!