Jun 28, 2012 | Disaster Relief, News, United States
Severe thunderstorms struck Minnesota’s Northland, including the Duluth area, beginning on Tuesday, June 19th. More than half a foot of rain fell in just a few hours, resulting in the most severe flooding in several decades. In response, more than fifty people...
May 15, 2011 | Disaster Relief, News, United States
On May 22, 2011 a tornado struck a residential area in North Minneapolis. The Headwaters volunteers were immediately on hand to help pass out emergency supplies in the distribution center. We helped staff the shelter through the Red Cross. We also assisted with...
Sep 29, 2010 | Disaster Relief, News, United States
VOLUNTEERS HELP FAMILIES, HOMEOWNERS AND BUSINESSES IN NEED AFTER FLOODING. Headwaters Relief Organization sent nineteen volunteers, on three separate trips, to southeastern Minnesota, in response to the flooding of the Zumbro River in the Oronoco, Minnesota area, on...
Dec 29, 2009 | Mental Health, New Orleans, News
PARTICIPATION IN THE RIVER OF HOPE PROJECT RESULTED IN SEVERAL CHANGES AT A PERSONAL, INTERPERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL FOR BOTH VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF OF ORION ASSOCIATES. An article titled “River of Hope: A Haven of Help in a Storm Devastated Ninth Ward” appeared...
Aug 29, 2009 | Mental Health, New Orleans, News
The River of Hope Mental Health Resource Center was established after Hurricane Katrina to provide education and support to children and adults who did not have access to other services. Staffed by volunteers specializing in mental health and trauma support and funded...
Mar 29, 2009 | Disaster Relief, News, United States
FLOODING IN THE FARGO / MOORHEAD AREA PROMPTS HEADWATERS RELIEF ORGANIZATION TO SEND VOLUNTEERS. Headwaters Relief Organization sent a group of six volunteers to the Fargo / Moorhead area on March 27th and March 28th, in response to the threat of Red River flooding in...