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As soon as floodwaters swept through Kerr County, our AH&H team arrived to provide immediate support. In the first days of our response, we focused on helping families return to their homes safely by removing debris, salvaging personal belongings, and beginning the process of cleaning and drying damaged spaces. So far, our team has completed […]
When Hurricane Erick struck the coast of Oaxaca, families across the region were left without basic necessities like clean water and shelter. In the weeks that followed, our AH&H team worked alongside local communities to meet urgent needs and help lay the groundwork for long-term recovery. Together, we reached 16 communities and supported more than […]
“The true weight of this disaster isn’t just in the damage to homes or landscapes,” shared All Hands & Hearts Chief Operating Officer, Mike Ball, from the ground. “It’s the overwhelming scale of loss, especially the loss of life, that defines the tragedy here.” All Hands & Hearts is on the Ground, Responding We’re helping […]
When Connie returned to her home in Pasadena, it wasn’t the safe haven she was used to. After being evacuated twice due to the major January 2025 fires, once from her home and again from a temporary hotel stay, she came back to walls coated in leftover ash, air thick with smoke residue. Each morning […]
At All Hands & Hearts (AH&H), our mission to serve communities impacted by disasters pairs with a commitment to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As we expand our global impact, we are intentionally breaking down barriers to ensure our volunteer and staff communities reflect the diversity of the world we serve. Inside What […]
Children and teens face lasting emotional and developmental impacts after a disaster, that aren’t always visible but are deeply felt. That’s why All Hands & Hearts (AH&H) partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena to help local youth process the trauma of the January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires and regain a sense […]
In rural areas of Mexico, access to education can be limited by geography and poverty, leaving many children without reliable opportunities to attend school in these regions. To help bridge the gap, the Mexican government, through its Indigenous School Comprehensive Care Model, runs “Albergues Escolares”, student shelters that provide housing, meals and educational support for […]
In Santa Ana Necoxtla, All Hands & Hearts (AH&H) teams worked on a different kind of resilience than the bricks and concrete the local community had grown accustomed to seeing after months of rebuilding. We got together with dedicated partners and facilitators to provide special trainings for teachers and students, equipping the community with skills […]
In Santa Ana Necoxtla, Doña Juanita is a local emblem of strength in her community. A single mother of six, Juanita works hard every day making and selling tortillas to support her family. Without a home of her own, she and her children have lived with her parents, and all six children have stayed at […]