Jan 21, 2014 | News, Phillipines
The following article appeared as a National Member Highlight in the January 2014 issue of VOAD Vision, the newsletter for the National Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster We would like to extend a special thank you to ACTS World Relief in helping...
Jan 15, 2014 | News, United States
On November 17, 2013 a wave of strong storms ripped through the communities in northern and central Illinois. The storm produced 24 tornadoes in that state alone. One twister became EF-4 in strength and stayed on the ground for 46 miles. Sadly, seven lives were lost...
Dec 17, 2013 | News, Phillipines
About a month after Super Typhoon Haiyan tore through six Philippine islands and its tsunami-like storm surge plowed through Tacloban and other coastal areas, the death toll tops 6,000 and 1,800 people are still missing according to figures released on December 16,...
Oct 30, 2013 | New Orleans, News
By Kari Reinhart; On October 17, 2013 I went to New Orleans’ Ninth Ward, like I have many Thursdays since Hurricane Katrina. This time was different, however. We have been facilitating and hosting therapeutic drumming circles for the children of the Ninth Ward area...
Oct 29, 2013 | New Orleans, News
This month KARE11 recognized Headwaters Relief Organization and founder Dr. Rebecca Thomley as an “Eleven Who Care” honoree. Since its inception in 1983, Eleven Who Care has introduced more than 300 initiatives and individuals making a difference in their...
Oct 23, 2013 | Haiti, News
Headwaters Relief Organization volunteers traveled to Haiti on October 7th , 2013 to deliver supplies and to purchase and deliver food for the various orphanages and schools we support. Our first stop was the orphanage we call “Johnnies”, its proper name is Orphelinat...
