Hurricane Ida Northeast

When preparing our updates, we sometimes struggle to find words that adequately describe the impact of disaster in another’s life. Is it catastrophic?

Hurricane Ida Northeast

While many disaster relief organizations like Hope Force International deployed to Louisiana for Hurricane Ida, the U.S. Northeast was also hit hard with flash flooding brought on by 10 inches of rain in 3 hours.

Haiti Earthquake Update

LA PLAINE, BARADERES: 09-14-2021 La Plaine, Baraderes is a small village of approximately 500 - 600 dwellings. Less than two miles away, the town of Baraderes is considered to be the closest city to the epicenter

Ida Reservist Deployment

Two weeks have passed since landfall of Hurricane Ida that ravaged southern Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane. Power and utilities have been restored in the New Orleans and Houma areas, but communities further south are still waiting as lineman from around the country work tirelessly to bring utilities back online. Walmart a...

Ida - Situation Report # 2

Hurricane Ida made landfall at 11:55 AM CDT Sunday, August 30 as a high-end, Category-4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. The storm moved ashore nea...

Hurricane Ida Situation Report 1

Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane producing 150 mph winds. The storm brought a ferocious wave of damage through Houma, Louisiana, headi...

IDA Reservist Deployment

Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane producing 150 mph winds. The storm brought a ferocious wave of damage through Houma, Louisiana, heading north between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina -- bringing back difficult memories for homeowners

Waverly TN Flooding Update

So much is going on in Haiti, Mexico, Louisiana and Tennessee. We are asking that you would prayerfully consider joining us!

Hurricane Ida Standby

On the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall in the New Orleans area, Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana this morning as a Category 4 storm with winds of 150 miles per hour. "We're in bad, dire shape" Chief Scooter Resweber told Paul Goodloe of The Weather Channel. He said that Hurricane Ida is the worst storm Gra...

TN Flooding - Situation Report 1

Yesterday, our Hope Force responders worked tirelessly in Waverly, Tennesse, as they mucked out the homes of people who were still in shock after sustaining horrific...

Tennessee Flooding

Twenty.four hours after the flooding, the reports continue to get more and more devastating. As of tonight, 22 people are confirmed dead and many still unaccounted for. Hope Force had a team of Tennessee Reservists on the ground today. The damage is so hard to take in, with some places looking more like a tornado came thr...

Haiti Situation Report #3

Haiti Situation Report #2

Within minutes of learning about the earthquake in Haiti, leadership of Crossroads Church (of Cincinnati) and Hope Force International were in conversation exploring how we might mount a response together.

Pray For the People of Haiti!

At approximately 08:30 ET, a strong 7.2 earthquake struck western Haiti, Saturday morning, August 14th. While information is slow in coming in from the impact zo...

Crossroads Church 25th Anniversary

We’re honored to be included with the 25th anniversary of Crossroads Church. True to their culture of generosity, Crossroads is celebrating their 25th anniversary by...

Hope Force In Action

Her name describes her perfectly: Lovely has been in the Child Sponsorship Program (CSP) of Hope Force International from the beginning...

Your Gift In Action

Any gift will help us respond to a disaster event, build capacity and expand that pathway of service for many. Join us as we put our love and faith into compassionate action!

Prepare to Make a Difference!

HFI needs to increase the number of prequalified disaster response volunteers...and we would like to bring the HFI disaster response training to your area!

Video from Haiti!

It is hard to imagine that it has been 10 years since the devastating earthquake struck Haiti -- forever changing the country. As we take time to remember and reflect, we invite you to watch this HFI television interview on the work of Hope Force International's continued work there.

Answer the Call. Get Trained!

The HFI Reservist is eligible for deployment at any time during the relief effort, from the immediate aftermath to weeks and months after the initial event.

We Are Hope Force!

This short video captures the very essence of the vision and mission of Hope Force International! We hope you take a moment to watch and become inspired as you not only see our heart, but learn how you too can help bring compassionate action to someone in need!