All Hands and Hearts

All Hands All Hearts was founded in 2017 with the merger of All Hands Volunteers and Happy Hearts Fund.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Michelle |title=How This Supermodel Founder Is Transforming Lives With Her Organization |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellemartin/2018/08/31/how-this-supermodel-founder-is-transforming-lives-with-her-organization/ |access-date=2025-04-30 |website=Forbes |language=en}}

In 2018, All Hands And Hearts were ranked #1 on the Classy 100, topping a list of fastest-growing NGO's.{{Cite web|url=https://www.classy.org/classy-100/2017/all-hands-and-hearts-smart-response/|title=Classy.org|website=www.classy.org|access-date=2019-06-25}} Since 2014, All Hands and Hearts have been awarded a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, and AHAH is in the top 10% of all nonprofits evaluated for financial and operational efficiency{{Cite web|url=http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=13109|title=Charity Navigator - Rating for All Hands and Hearts Smart Response|website=Charity Navigator|language=en|access-date=2019-06-25}}

When establishing a presence at a new location following a major disaster, the organization first conducts an assessment, working with local community leadership to establish an effective and sustainable base.{{Cite web|url=https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/wood-market-trends/woodworking-industry-trends-press-releases/All-Hands-Volunteers-Responds-to-Hurricane-Sandy-178994981.html|title=All Hands Volunteers Responds to Hurricane Sandy|last=admin|date=2012-11-12|website=Woodworking Network|language=en|access-date=2019-06-25}} Following commencement of a program, volunteers are invited in line with program needs. While many large volunteer organizations request volunteers pay to participate, All Hands and Hearts only requests that volunteers cover their own travel expenses, as the organization raises funds to cover the remaining expenses.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/faqs/|title=FAQs|website=All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/22/world/iyw-how-to-volunteer-natural-disasters/index.html|title=Three questions often give people pause when they want to volunteer. Here are the answers.|author=Christopher Dawson|website=CNN|access-date=2019-06-25}}

Volunteers are expected to commit only for as long as they can. To date, over 58,000 volunteers have worked with the organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/|title=Donate or Volunteer to Support Disaster Relief {{!}} All Hands & Hearts|website=All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}} The organization has engaged volunteers from more than 144 nationalities.{{Cite web|url=https://world.edu/tsunami-story-hands-volunteers/|title=Taking on a Tsunami: The story of All Hands Volunteers|date=2011-10-23|website=World leading higher education information and services|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}}

Following 2018's Hurricane Michael, volunteers worked in Florida's Bay and Calhoun Counties, with the majority of work focused in the vicinity of Youngstown, Florida. Work undertaken included tree work, debris removal and residential flood cleanup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.news4jax.com/weather/hurricane/volunteers-still-helping-panhandle-businesses-6-months-after-michael|title=Volunteers still helping Panhandle businesses 6 months after Michael|last=Ready|first=Jennifer|date=2019-04-11|website=WJXT|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}} As needs of the community change, the organization's focus has shifted to gutting homes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/weather/Donations-relief-efforts-rise-up-for-Hurricane-Michael-victims_172570807|title=Donations, relief efforts rise up for Hurricane Michael victims|date=2018-10-12|website=Tampa Bay Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}}

In Texas, the organization responded to the 2017 Hurricane Harvey. During the response phase, AHAH completed an impactful 16-week program in Coastal Bend and 18-week program in Houston.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uml.edu/news/stories/2019/organizational-behavior-in-action-houston.aspx|title=Students Help Houston Rebuild from Hurricane Harvey|website=www.uml.edu|language=en|access-date=2019-06-25}} Since February 2018, the nonprofit's commitment to the recovery effort has concentrated on interior repair.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/texas-hurricane-relief/|title=Texas Hurricane Relief|website=All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}}

In North and South Carolina, volunteers worked in mold remediation and cleanup following Hurricane Florence.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wnct.com/news/local-news/all-hands-and-hearts-florence-recovery-efforts/1868853555|title=All Hands and Hearts Florence recovery efforts|last=Albritton|first=Isabel|date=2019-03-22|website=WNCT|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}} Work expanded to include repairs on qualifying homes in Pamlico County and Craven County.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vox.com/2018/9/14/17861982/hurricane-florence-donations-charity-disaster-relief|title=Hurricane Florence: where you can donate to help with disaster relief and recovery|last=Scott|first=Dylan|date=2018-09-14|website=Vox|access-date=2019-06-25}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/hurricane-central/tracking-the-tropics-supermodel-helps-fix-florence-damaged-homes/275-ce940b59-ae5f-4ab6-be3d-e9ed7411ef5a|title=Tracking the tropics: Supermodel helps fix Florence-damaged homes|website=WCNC|date=June 20, 2019|access-date=2019-06-25}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/hurricane-florence-relief/|title=North Carolina Hurricane Recovery|website=All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}}

On September 7, 2017, one of the most lethal earthquakes in Mexican history hit close to the southern state of Chiapas, with a devastating magnitude of 8.2. Just 12 days later and a few hundred miles away, a 7.1 magnitude quake rocked central Mexico, toppling buildings, breaking gas mains, knocking out electricity and sparking fires across Mexico City and other towns in central Mexico. All Hands and Hearts' ongoing presence in Mexico following the devastating earthquakes of 2017 continue with an [https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/mexico-relief-earthquake-recovery-oaxaca/ earthquake recovery program] opening in Oaxaca in January 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/mexico-relief-earthquake-recovery-oaxaca/|title=Mexico Relief - Oaxaca Earthquake Recovery|website=All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-03}} The program is focused on assisting the Celso Muñoz Primary School and Jardin De Niños 13 De Septiembre Preschool, within the state of Oaxaca. Work includes rebuilding and retrofitting classrooms in both schools, along with a number of other school facilities including a library. The completion of both schools will ensure students have safe and disaster-resilient learning spaces.{{Cite web|url=https://www.meganoticias.mx/cdmx/noticia/inicia-reconstruccion-educativa-en-las-salinas-del-marques/59881|title=Inicia reconstrucción educativa en las Salinas del Marqués|website=Meganoticias|language=es|access-date=2019-05-03}}

Response in 2017 to Hurricane Irma in the U.S. Virgin Islands required the evacuation of workers. Then came Hurricane Maria, which struck the islands on September 20. Volunteer teams on St. Thomas worked at 12 schools, and on critical roofing repairs. On the St. John, volunteers completed eleven rebuild sites. Work continued in 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/us-virgin-islands-hurricane-relief/|title=U.S. Virgin Islands Hurricane Recovery|website=All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-home-depot-foundation-commits-250-000-in-response-to-tornadoes-and-flooding-300861225.html|title=The Home Depot Foundation Commits $250,000 in Response to Tornadoes and Flooding|last=Depot|first=The Home|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-25}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/40529819/i-spent-my-vacation-helping-with-disaster-recovery|title=I Spent My Vacation Helping With Disaster Recovery|last=Anzilotti|first=Eillie|date=2018-02-13|website=Fast Company|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}}

All Hands and Hearts worked in Puerto Rico starting in January 2018, responding to the lack of sanitation, potable water and power outages.{{Cite news|url=https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/puerto-rico-hurricane-relief/|title=Puerto Rico Recovery {{!}} All Hands|work=All Hands|access-date=2018-06-14|language=en-US}} Volunteers worked to clear debris, muck and clear facilities, homes and infrastructure, assist in sanitation work, gutting damaged areas and preparing sites for rebuild and repair projects. To date over 1,200 individual jobs have been completed with over 24,000 volunteer hours logged.{{Cite web|url=https://share.insider.thomsonreuters.com/link?entryId=1_hi36iyfj|title=Volunteers Put Work on Hold and Serve in Puerto Rico|website=Thomson Reuters - Production KMC|access-date=2018-06-14}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.foodandwine.com/syndication/why-you-should-go-to-puerto-rico-now|title=Voluntourism in Puerto Rico: How to Help After Hurricane Maria|work=Food & Wine|access-date=2018-06-14|language=en}}

On April 25, 2015, a 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal near the capital city of Kathmandu; the worst of its kind in more than 80 years. More than 9,000 people lost their lives, a further 23,000 were injured, and there was major destruction of homes and infrastructure. The earthquake resulted in more than 5,000 schools being damaged or completely destroyed. On May 12, 2015, a second 7.3 earthquake struck the country, causing further devastation and loss of lives. 72 hours after the first earthquake, All Hands and Hearts was on the ground assisting the affected communities.

All Hands and Heart's [https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/nepal-earthquake-relief/ Nepal Earthquake Recovery program] reopened in October following the 2018 monsoon season with volunteers rebuilding and repairing schools in the Sindhuli district. The program focused on rebuilding the Shree Ma Vii School, the Shree Uccha Ma Vii School and the Saraswati school. Following the completion of work on the Uccha Ma Vii school, a fourth school was taken on: Jana Jagriti Secondary School. Efforts are focused on providing disaster-resilient classrooms, appropriate toilets and installing water filtration systems for safe drinking water.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/nepal-earthquake-relief/|title=Nepal Earthquake Relief|website=All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-03}}

In September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated large areas of Dominica. It was reported that over 90% of structures on the island suffered damage, with widespread loss of electricity and basic facilities. In response, All Hands and Hearts launched a relief program in April 2018, focused on restoring education to the children of Dominica, in particular the rebuild of the Paix Bouche Primary School. When completed, the school is expected to serve 78 students, with over 200 projected over the next 10 years. The school is also envisioned to provide shelter against future storms, both for students and the local community.{{Cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/09/maria-devastates-dominica-heads-puerto-rico-170919083417236.html|title=Maria devastates Dominica, heads to Puerto Rico|website=www.aljazeera.com|access-date=2018-06-14}}

Hurricanes Irma and Maria bombarded the British Virgin Islands in September 2017. The islands were subjected to some of the strongest winds in recorded history, decimating the beautiful islands and causing extensive damage to homes, schools, community facilities and utilities across the islands. All Hands and Hearts launched a program help impacted children on the island of Tortola. A number of schools and care facilities were outlined as needing immediate support, with volunteers helping to clear debris and prepare sites for rebuilds. As the program has progressed through 2018, community programs have been started, with several homes cleared of debris and made safe.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bviplatinum.com/news.php?articleId=28710|title=Volunteers Praised For Post Irma Work|access-date=2018-06-14|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.hands.org/projects/bvi-hurricane-response/|title=British Virgin Islands Hurricane Response {{!}} All Hands|work=All Hands|access-date=2018-06-14|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614172107/https://www.hands.org/projects/bvi-hurricane-response/|archive-date=2018-06-14|url-status=dead}}

In June 2018, heavy tropical rainfall hit the south Texas coastline, causing severe flash floods and widespread disruption.{{Cite news|url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/06/21/texas-floods-heavy-rains-inundate-areas-hard-hit-hurricane-harvey/721598002/|title=Days of torrential rain lead to Texas' worst flooding since Hurricane Harvey|work=USA TODAY|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en}} All Hands and Hearts assessed the ongoing situation and in response set up an immediate response program in Hidalgo county. The volunteer team are currently working with local communities to muck and gut homes, clear debris and assist in sanitation and relief in the affected areas.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/06/20/flash-flood-emergency-in-parts-of-coastal-texas-from-over-a-foot-of-rain/|title=Flash flood emergency in parts of coastal Texas from over a foot of rain|newspaper=Washington Post|language=en|access-date=2018-07-06}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.hands.org/projects/south-texas-flash-flood-response/|title=South Texas Flash Flood Response {{!}} All Hands|work=All Hands|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706161736/https://www.hands.org/projects/south-texas-flash-flood-response/|archive-date=2018-07-06|url-status=dead}}

On September 19, 2017, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck central Mexico. Widespread destruction and disruption occurred with thousands of homes, school and community buildings either destroyed or damaged. in March 2018, All Hands and Hearts opened a [https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/mexico-relief-earthquake-recovery-oaxaca/ program] in Morelos with the goal of restoring education to children in the region. The organization worked alongside [https://www.hhmexico.org Happy Hearts Fund Mexico] to reconstruct the Narciso Mendoza Primary school, completed in September 2018. Additionally, work at the Vicente Guerrero Primary School was completed in October 2018. The completion of both schools ensured that students have a safe, disaster-resilient school long after the end of the program.

In March 2017, All Hands and Hearts launched a relief program in Peru in response to the widespread and devastating flooding which had affected much of the country since late 2016. A program was launched in the eastern area of Peru, in the district of Piura Province. Volunteers worked to remove mud and debris from homes and schools, some of which were found to be almost entirely filled with mud. In August 2017, All Hands and Hearts began the next stage of the program, to rebuild a number of schools, the first of which has since been completed. Further projects are continuing in Yapatera, including school builds, English lessons, community outreach programs and schemes focused on empowering women in the local area. An estimated 2,000 students have been returned to education, with over 3,000 people impacted as a result of the program.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hands.org/projects/perufloodrecovery/|title=Peru Flood Recovery {{!}} All Hands|work=All Hands|access-date=2018-06-04|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614171902/https://www.hands.org/projects/perufloodrecovery/|archive-date=2018-06-14|url-status=dead}}{{Cite news|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/peru/all-hands-volunteers-launches-peru-flood-response-program|title=All Hands Volunteers Launches Peru Flood Response Program|work=ReliefWeb|access-date=2018-06-14|language=en}}

In September 2017, Hurricanes Maria and Irma devastated large areas of the Caribbean including the British and US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Dominica leading to widespread damage, loss of electricity and basic facilities. All Hands and Hearts began a response program in St Thomas that month and continued to monitor the situation elsewhere during the ongoing hurricane season. Programs were launched in the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, St. John, and Dominica in 2018.{{Citation|title=Hurricane Maria travels close to Irma's path - CNN Video|url=https://edition.cnn.com/videos/weather/2017/09/18/hurricane-maria-weather-update-pedram-javaheri-sot.cnn|access-date=2018-06-14}}

All Hands and Hearts' ongoing presence in Nepal [https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/programs/nepal-earthquake-relief/ resumed] following the end of monsoon season in October 2017. Efforts were centered on retrofitting and upgrading school buildings and facilities, alongside one full rebuild. By the time the program closed at the start of the monsoon season in May 2018, the Jalpa Devi, Kalikasaran, Nibugan, Manakamana and Dhauleshwori schools were completed, ensuring children have disaster-resilient facilities, including WaSH stations. Alongside the response and recovery work, a number of community projects were run, including language lessons and the training of female masons.

In January 2016, winter storms resulted in several tornadoes and severe flooding affecting St Louis, Missouri. All Hands and Hearts responded to the urgent need for debris removal, sanitation and clearing of damaged infrastructure.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hands.org/projects/all-hands-vs-goliath/|title=All Hands vs. Goliath {{!}} All Hands|work=All Hands|access-date=2018-06-04|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402153004/http://hands.org/projects/all-hands-vs-goliath/|archive-date=2016-04-02|url-status=dead}}

In August 2016, heavy flooding severely affected the state of Louisiana. Extremely heavy rainfall resulted in flash flood warnings and the destruction or damage of over 60,000 homes, displacing over 8,000 people. All Hands and Hearts launched a relief program on August 18, focusing on clearing debris, assisting in sanitation projects and removing flood damaged structures. Efforts were centered in Denham Springs where 90% of homes and business were affected. Volunteer teams also worked in the Baton Rouge area.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hands.org/projects/louisiana-flood-response-2/|title=Louisiana Flood Response {{!}} All Hands|work=All Hands|access-date=2018-06-04|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614172049/https://www.hands.org/projects/louisiana-flood-response-2/|archive-date=2018-06-14|url-status=dead}}{{Cite news|url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/08/25/louisiana-flood-victims-desperate-volunteers-money/89350386/|title=Louisiana flood victims desperate for volunteers, money|work=USA TODAY|access-date=2018-06-14|language=en}}

The ongoing earthquake relief program in Nepal continued to be heavily active throughout 2016, with a number of school projects being completed in Nuwako and Kathmandu.

In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew struck the Caribbean and southern United States with North Carolina, Haiti and Florida being worst hit. Widespread flooding and storm damage was reported across much of the region, prompting a relief response to be launched on October 6, aimed at clearing debris, fallen trees, preparing rebuild sites and environmental cleanups Domestic efforts were centred in North Carolina and Florida.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hands.org/projects/hurricane-matthew-response-copy/|title=Hurricane Matthew Response - USA {{!}} All Hands|work=All Hands|access-date=2018-06-04|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614172125/https://www.hands.org/projects/hurricane-matthew-response-copy/|archive-date=2018-06-14|url-status=dead}}{{Cite news|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/hurricane-matthewhaiti-update-all-hands-volunteers|title=Hurricane Matthew/Haiti Update from All Hands Volunteers|work=ReliefWeb|access-date=2018-06-14|language=en}}

Two years after Superstorm Sandy, All Hands opened its third rebuild project in Brooklyn, New York, in January to help those whose homes were damaged by the hurricane. Similar to reconstruction on Staten Island, the work included minor framing, drywall installation, mudding and taping, and painting.[http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/12/volunteers_continue_clean_up_e.html Volunteers continue clean up efforts in Midland Beach | SILive.com]

On April 25, a 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal, followed by a major 7.3 aftershock on May 12th. Over 9,000 people were killed, with over 23,000 injured. Mass devastation to infrastructure, homes and further loss of life followed. All Hands and Hearts deployed a team of disaster response experts to help distribute goods and coordinate local volunteer efforts.{{cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/05/01/403562260/you-want-to-go-to-nepal-and-help-out-is-that-a-good-idea|title=You Want to Go to Nepal and Help Out: Is That a Good Idea?|last=Cole|first=Diane|date=2015-05-02|newspaper=NPR|access-date=2015-08-14}} Teams then began working in Kathmandu and Sindhupalchowk District clearing debris and demolishing unsafe structures.{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/tanya-glanvillewallis/nepal-where-hands-and-hea_b_14631566.html|title=NEPAL: Where Hands And Hearts Meet|last=Glanville-Wallis|first=Tanya|date=2017-02-06|website=Huffington Post|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-14}} This work was followed by building temporary learning centers and homes.{{cite web|url=http://www.interaction.org/crisis-response/all-hands-volunteerss-response-nepal-earthquake-0|title=All Hands Volunteers' Response to the Nepal Earthquake|author=All Hands Volunteers|publisher=Interaction|access-date=2015-08-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924035432/http://www.interaction.org/crisis-response/all-hands-volunteerss-response-nepal-earthquake-0|archive-date=2015-09-24|url-status=dead}} Since work began in 2015, All Hands and Hearts have led programs rebuilding eight schools throughout the Nuwakot, Sindhupalchowk, Thulo and Kathmandu regions, directly impacting around 8,000 children. Over 20,000 people have been positively impacted over the course of the program's duration, which resumed in late 2017 following the monsoon season.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hands.org/projects/nepal-earthquake-recovery/|title=Nepal Earthquake Recovery {{!}} All Hands|work=All Hands|access-date=2018-06-04|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614171540/https://www.hands.org/projects/nepal-earthquake-recovery/|archive-date=2018-06-14|url-status=dead}} All Hands and Hearts continue to be focused on returning school facilities to local children, with the latest project in Haibung nearing completion as of March 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/05/01/403562260/you-want-to-go-to-nepal-and-help-out-is-that-a-good-idea|title=You Want To Go To Nepal And Help Out. Is That A Good Idea?|work=NPR.org|access-date=2018-06-14|language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.treadright.org/news/project-news/all-hands-hearts-completes-work-nibugaun-school-nepal|title=All Hands and Hearts Completes Work on Nibugaun School in Nepal {{!}} Treadright Foundation|website=www.treadright.org|access-date=2018-06-14}}

On April 30, 2014, the All Hands Assessment Team arrived in Tupelo, Mississippi, two days after a tornado outbreak devastated the Southeast United States. All Hands chose to focus their response efforts in Itawamba County.{{cite web|url=https://orgsync.com/56643/news_posts/73062|title=Mississippi Tornado Disaster Relief Information|last=Franks|first=Megan|date=2014-05-02|publisher=Mississippi State University|access-date=2015-08-13}} Over the course of their response, 328 volunteers completed 84 jobs, which included basic debris removal, demolition of homes and barns, and significant salvage work.{{cite web|url=http://hands.org/projects/itawamba-tornado-response/|title=Itawamba Tornado Response|author=All Hands Volunteers|date=2014-06-28|publisher=All Hands Volunteers|access-date=2015-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005071444/http://hands.org/projects/itawamba-tornado-response/|archive-date=2015-10-05|url-status=dead}} Less than two months later, a set of tornadoes struck the town of Pilger, Nebraska, destroying 80% of the town and injuring dozens. In our two weeks in Pilger, a total of 2,943 All Hands-coordinated volunteers completed work on 35 sites and removed debris in over three-quarters of the town.{{cite web|url=http://hands.org/projects/pilger-tornado-response/|title=Pilger Tornado Response|author=All Hands Volunteers|date=2014-07-05|publisher=All Hands Volunteers|access-date=2015-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005072342/http://hands.org/projects/pilger-tornado-response/|archive-date=2015-10-05|url-status=dead}} In August Detroit experienced severe flooding and the All Hands quickly launched Project Detroit to help those in the area begin to recover from the damaging floods, and by project close had gutted and sanitized over 400 homes in the Detroit metro area.{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/04/08/make-a-difference-day-awards-detroit/25434631/|title=Make A Difference Day Awards: Flood Recovery in Detroit|last=Wisely|first=John|date=2015-04-08|access-date=2015-08-14|publisher=USA Today}}[http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/12/volunteers_from_around_country.html "Four months after heavy rains, volunteers help Detroiters still struggling with flood damage"]. MLive Michigan.

As cleanup after Typhoon Yolanda moved toward completion in the Philippines, All Hands shifted their focus towards long-term recovery, concentrating on building permanent homes in both of the cities of Ormoc and Tacloban.{{cite web|url=http://www.asamnews.com/2014/11/08/typhoon-haiyans-legacy-one-year-later/|title=Being There for the Victims of Typhoon Haiyan: One Year Later|last=Neidermeier|first=Ariel|date=2014-11-08|publisher=Asana News|access-date=2015-08-14}} For this program Project Leyte designed 40 two-story disaster resilient homes in order to focus on building upwards in a community where space for homes is limited. Typhoon Hagupit struck the area late in the year, delaying construction activities in Tacloban. The construction team helped both during the preparation and immediate response phases. Immediately following Typhoon Hagupit, the AHV Disaster Assessment Response Team (DART) spent six days on the island of Samar, which bore the brunt of the typhoon assessing the island. All Hands found a village, Calampong, where the organization began a traditional disaster cleanup, clearing fallen trees and debris, and deconstructing ruined homes.{{cite web|url=http://airlinkflight.org/typhoon-hagupit-response/|title=Typhoon Hagupit Response|publisher=Airlink Flight|access-date=2015-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912011512/http://www.airlinkflight.org/typhoon-hagupit-response/|archive-date=2015-09-12|url-status=dead}}

In 2013, the organization conducted the second phase of their response to Typhoon Sendong, building 88 new permanent homes for the victims of the storm.{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/314057/news/regions/ngo-initiated-c-de-oro-housing-project-for-sendong-victims-nearly-complete|title=NGO-initiated C' de Oro housing project for 'Sendong' victims nearly complete | News | GMA News Online|date=2013-06-22|publisher=Gmanetwork.com|access-date=2014-02-13}} In May, they set up a rapid response in the Rancho Brazos community in Granbury, Texas, following a tornado in that area.{{cite web|url=http://www.blogsouthwest.com/all-hands-volunteers-and-southwest-help-rebuild-moore-ok/|title=All Hands Volunteers and Southwest Help Rebuild Moore, OK « Nuts About Southwest|last=Sawyer|first=Rachel|date=2013-06-05|publisher=Blogsouthwest.com|access-date=2014-02-13}} Immediately afterward, they moved to Oklahoma, to aid in restorations after more tornadoes had hit in the areas of Moore and El Reno.{{cite web|url=http://www.ertribune.com/?p=7892|title=Southwest employees lend a hand to those affected by tornado | El Reno Tribune|publisher=Ertribune.com|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10z6l9_all-hands-volunteers-and-southwest-airlines-employees-team-up-to-support-tornado-recovery-efforts-in_news?from_related=related.page.int.meta2-only.fd53d077b92d2678110e5942a5491167139230196|title=All Hands Volunteers and Southwest Airlines Employees Team up to Support Tornado Recovery Efforts in Oklahoma - Video Dailymotion|author=ON|date=2013-06-17|publisher=Dailymotion.com|access-date=2014-02-13}} In September 2013, the group set up an operation in Northeast Colorado following massive flooding.[http://news.psu.edu/story/292965/2013/10/27/impact/abington-employees-provide-relief-colorado-flood-victims Abington employees provide relief to Colorado flood victims | Penn State University]{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-floods-how-help-v20478394|title=Colorado floods: How to help|date=2013-09-16|work=NBC News|access-date=2014-02-13}} They organized volunteer teams, helping residents and business owners clear debris and salvage belongings, as well as helping farmers clear debris from their fields.{{cite web|url=http://www.reporterherald.com/news/colorado-flood/ci_25099887/volunteers-help-reflections-youth-restore-flood-damaged-building|title=Volunteers help Reflections for Youth restore flood-damaged building - Loveland Reporter-Herald|date=2013-09-12|publisher=Reporterherald.com|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-falls-residents-help-with-colorado-cleanup/article_3ba29f9a-575c-5c60-a74f-d6fa798aa00e.html|title=Cedar Falls residents help with Colorado cleanup|date=2013-10-03|publisher=Wcfcourier.com|access-date=2014-02-13}}

In October, the group responded to a 7.2 earthquake in the island province of Bohol, Philippines.{{cite web|url=http://verafiles.org/new-american-envoy-captures-hearts-of-boholanos/|title=New American envoy captures hearts of Boholanos|date=2013-12-13|publisher=Vera Files|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015164713/http://verafiles.org/new-american-envoy-captures-hearts-of-boholanos/|archive-date=2014-10-15|url-status=dead}} The group performed debris removal and salvage.{{cite web|url=http://sippican.villagesoup.com/p/mattapoisett-residents-gets-all-hands-on-deck/1099234|title=Mattapoisett residents gets 'All Hands' on deck - By Georgia Sparling - Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, MA - Sippican Week VillageSoup|date=2014-01-19|publisher=Sippican.villagesoup.com|access-date=2014-02-13}} While the project in Bohol continued, the group set up a second response site on the nearby Island of Leyte in response to Typhoon Yolanda.{{cite web|url=http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/12/11/1261865/-All-Hands-Volunteers-Project-Bohol-at-work-in-earthquake-devastated-Antiquera-on-Bohol-Island|title=All Hands Volunteers Project Bohol at work in earthquake devastated Antiquera on Bohol Island|author=Lefty Coaster|date=2013-12-11|publisher=Daily Kos|access-date=2014-02-13}} Volunteers on Leyte worked to demolish damaged structures and deliver food to rural residents.{{cite web|url=http://www.somdnews.com/article/20140108/NEWS/140109421/1103/Huntingtown-native-volunteers-in-the-Philippines-after-devastating-typhoon&template=southernMaryland|title=Huntingtown native volunteers in the Philippines after devastating typhoon|publisher=SoMdNews.com|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140314195640/http://www.somdnews.com/article/20140108/NEWS/140109421/1103/Huntingtown-native-volunteers-in-the-Philippines-after-devastating-typhoon&template=southernMaryland|archive-date=2014-03-14|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20131121/NEWS/131129937|title=Bermudian arrives in Philippines to help in aid effort | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News|author=Jonathan Bell|publisher=The Royal Gazette|access-date=2014-02-13}} At the same time, the group set up a stateside response project in Washington, Illinois, following a series of tornadoes in November 2013. FEMA had denied aid to the area, saying that infrastructure damage after the storms was not severe enough to warrant federal help.{{cite web|url=http://www.pekintimes.com/article/20131227/NEWS/131229397|title=Tornado recovery volunteers hail from Alaska |work=Pekin Daily Times |location=Pekin, Illinois|date=2013-12-27 |access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=https://abc7chicago.com/archive/9387794/|title=FEMA denies Washington, Illinois tornado aid | abc7chicago.com|date=2014-01-09|publisher=Abclocal.go.com|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140120003600/http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?id=9387794|archive-date=2014-01-20|url-status=live}}

Following the addition of teaching programs in Leogane, All Hands concluded their presence in Leogane.{{cite web|url=http://haiti.ngoaidmap.org/organizations/5|title=All Hands Volunteers - Haiti Aid Map|publisher=Haiti.ngoaidmap.org|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news-impact/2012/11/disaster-relief-masters-candidate-alaina-bearden/|title=Disaster Relief: Master's Candidate Alaina Bearden | Harvard Graduate School of Education|date=2012-11-16|publisher=Gse.harvard.edu|access-date=2014-02-13}} They established a presence in the Philippines with Project Cagayan de Oro, aiding in the cleanup and rebuilding efforts following Typhoon Sendong which hit on December 16, 2011, leaving at least 1,200 people dead, and destroying 50,000 houses.Newberry, Ron (November 19, 2013). [http://www.whidbeynewstimes.com/news/232198731.html "Coupeville man heading to Philippines as volunteer"]. Whidbey News-Times.{{cite web|url=http://r10.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1461341305860|title=PIA-R10 | 190 more houses to be constructed for Sendong survivors|date=2013-02-01|publisher=R10.pia.gov.ph|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017014427/http://r10.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1461341305860|archive-date=2014-10-17|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://globalnation.inquirer.net/26749/hands-on-help-from-foreign-volunteers|title=Hands-on help from foreign volunteers | Inquirer Global Nation|date=2012-02-25|publisher=Globalnation.inquirer.net|access-date=2014-02-13}}

In March 2012, they provided aid in coordinating volunteers for debris removal in Morgan County, Kentucky, after an EF-3 tornado caused a large amount of damage and killed six.{{cite web|url=http://www.themoreheadnews.com/local/x1888228812/EF-3-tornado-brings-death-destruction-to-Morgan-County|title=EF-3 tornado brings death, destruction to Morgan County » Local News|last=Kappes|first=Keith|publisher=The Morehead News|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/9106|title=Facility: VRC (Volunteer Reception Center), West Liberty, KY (Supported by: All Hands Volunteers) 3/12 Tornadoes (CitizenActionTeam.org Database)|publisher=Citizencommandcenter.org|access-date=2014-02-13}} Following the June flooding of Duluth, Minnesota, the group aided in the restoration efforts, establishing a volunteer center where efforts could be coordinated, and flood victims could be matched with volunteers.{{cite web|url=http://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/volunteers-help-flood-victims-rebuild-their-lives/article_e61c6ac5-8aab-507e-8dcb-cd0c35699ae6.html|title=Volunteers help flood victims rebuild their lives - PostBulletin.com: Local|date=2012-07-07|publisher=PostBulletin.com|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/235733/|title=Flood briefs: Hiking, biking trails remain closed | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota|date=2012-06-30|publisher=Duluth News Tribune|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Following Hurricane Isaac, the group returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to provide hurricane recovery aid in the same region where HandsOnUSA had been formed to aid in the Katrina recovery efforts, providing cleanup and home repairs.{{cite web|url=http://m.fema.gov/blog/2012/09/17/volunteer-highlight-helping-rebuild-after-hurricane-isaac|title=Volunteer highlight: Helping to rebuild after Hurricane Isaac | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)|date=2012-09-17|publisher=M.fema.gov|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018041828/http://m.fema.gov/blog/2012/09/17/volunteer-highlight-helping-rebuild-after-hurricane-isaac|archive-date=2014-10-18|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/9339|title=Facility: All Hands Volunteers (VOLUNTEER OPS) - 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC (CitizenActionTeam.org Database)|date=2012-09-17|publisher=Citizencommandcenter.org|access-date=2014-02-13}} The same season, they were situated on Staten Island and Long Island following Hurricane Sandy, gutting houses and aiding in cleanup and restorative efforts.{{cite news|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/29/hurricane-sandy-anniversary-a-reminder-of-the-power-of-volunteers.html|title=Hurricane Sandy Anniversary a Reminder of the Power of Volunteers|date=2013-04-29|newspaper=The Daily Beast|access-date=2014-02-13|last1=Iscol|first1=Jill W.}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4085/updates/hurricane-sandy-volunteer|title=Hurricane Sandy Volunteer|date=2012-01-07|publisher=FEMA.gov|access-date=2014-02-13}} Volunteers in Long Beach, Long Island slept on the second floor of a church during the restorative efforts, staying there for eight months.{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardhusock/2013/09/30/not-from-government-here-to-help-3-all-hands-volunteers-cleans-up-superstorm-sandy/|title=Not From Government, Here to Help (3): All Hands Volunteers Cleans Up Superstorm Sandy|last=Husock|first=Howard|date=2013-09-30|access-date=2014-02-13|work=Forbes}}

File:All Hands Volunteers at Project Tohoku.jpgRelief efforts in Haiti continued in 2011, with the organization, now known as All Hands Volunteers (AHV), expanding to address the evolving needs of residents.{{cite web|url=http://ec2-204-236-230-77.compute-1.amazonaws.com/nonprofit/all-hands-volunteers/project-leogane-extends-2012|title=Volunteer Opportunity with All Hands Volunteers: Project Leogane Extends Into 2012 | Causecast for Nonprofits|publisher=Ec2-204-236-230-77.compute-1.amazonaws.com|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140314195713/http://ec2-204-236-230-77.compute-1.amazonaws.com/nonprofit/all-hands-volunteers/project-leogane-extends-2012|archive-date=2014-03-14|url-status=dead}} One aspect of this involved the creation of a Biosand Filter Program to distribute water filters that kill pathogens and prevent the spread of waterborne diseases to Leogane and surrounding rural communities.{{cite web|url=http://66.147.244.207/~csfukorg/our-projects/water-filtration-and-sanitation/|title=Water Filtration and Sanitation | Child Survival Fund|date=2010-01-12|publisher=66.147.244.207|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906225653/http://66.147.244.207/~csfukorg/our-projects/water-filtration-and-sanitation/|archive-date=2013-09-06|url-status=dead}} Another was the creation of a Livelihoods program, which educated residents in business skills in order to increase their standard of living.{{cite web|url=http://vimeo.com/31811462|title=What Is The Livelihoods Program? on Vimeo|author=All Hands Volunteers|date=2011-11-08|publisher=Vimeo.com|access-date=2014-02-13}} They also collaborated with other relief agencies on the Vini Jwe project, which constructed a soccer field for the community Leogane, commemorating its completion with a tournament involving international aid organizations, Haitian league teams and members of the local community.{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-jahnigen/lending-all-hands-to-hait_b_847303.html|title=Tim Jahnigen: Lending All Hands to Haiti|date=2011-04-11|access-date=2014-02-13|publisher=Huffingtonpost.com}}

On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off of the coast of Tohoku, Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami which struck the region. In response, The organization launched Project Tohoku, setting up operations in Rikuzentakata city and Ofunato city, Iwate Prefecture, where approximately 7,200 homes were badly damaged by the earthquake and tsunami.{{cite web|url=http://world.edu/tsunami-story-hands-volunteers/|title=Taking on a Tsunami: The story of All Hands Volunteers|date=2011-10-23|publisher=world.edu|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://www.emrojapan.com/emnews/content/420.html|title=ALL HANDS Volunteer Group - Project Tohoku|date=2011-07-22|publisher=Emrojapan.com|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227202557/http://www.emrojapan.com/emnews/content/420.html|archive-date=2014-02-27|url-status=dead}} There, they worked with hundreds of volunteers to clear debris from homes, canals, and public areas and repaired houses.{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/06/destin-nation-japan-volun_n_928576.html#s331506title=Iwate_Prefecture|title=Destin-Nation Japan: Voluntourism After The Disaster (PHOTOS)|date=2011-07-06|access-date=2014-02-13|publisher=Huffingtonpost.com}}

All Hands also established relief efforts in the U.S., following tornadoes that struck in Alabama, Massachusetts and Missouri.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewsdispatch.com/articles/2011/09/02/news/local/doc4e5ad8ff47434973425696.txt|title=> Archives > News > Local > City native completes Americorps program|date=2011-09-02|publisher=The News Dispatch|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/18/post_677_n_850795.html|title=Tornadoes 2011: Strangers Across 6 States Help Victims Cope|date=2011-04-18|access-date=2014-02-13|publisher=Huffingtonpost.com}} A "Good Friday" EF-4 tornado struck St. Louis on Friday, April 22. AHV's debris clearance team spent four weeks, beginning in May, clearing trees from buildings. A longer-term effort began in May to help relocate families and to de-construct houses that had to be gutted prior to being rebuilt.{{cite web|url=http://hands.org/projects/st-louis-tornado-response/|title=St. Louis Tornado Response|publisher=All Hands Volunteers|access-date=2015-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304160937/http://hands.org/projects/st-louis-tornado-response/|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}

Dozens of tornados struck Alabama on April 27 in a super outbreak which killed over 200 people. AHV responded to requests by the State and the Alabama branch of VOAD to provide inter-agency coordination services in support of the ongoing recovery efforts. Coordination of needs was enhanced by a strong 2-1-1 system. Direct volunteer efforts included tree removal, debris removal, and de-construction. AHV efforts concluded in mid-July.{{cite web|url=http://hands.org/projects/alabama-tornado-response/|title=Alabama Tornado Response|publisher=All Hands Volunteers|access-date=2015-11-06}}

While the Alabama recovery was underway, Western Massachusetts was hit by multiple tornadoes on June 1. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) asked AHV to provide coordination services for volunteer agencies in the state. At the same time AHV partnered with United Way and using the 2-1-1 system provided field operations support throughout much of Western Massachusetts to match unaffiliated volunteers with agencies to assist in debris clean-up and roof and home repair.{{cite web|url=http://hands.org/projects/springfield-tornado-response/|title=Springfield Tornado Response|publisher=All Hands Volunteers|access-date=2015-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304160932/http://hands.org/projects/springfield-tornado-response/|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}

AHV provided flood relief in Minot, North Dakota, where the June flooding of the Souris River forced 10,000 residents to flee and damaged more than 4,100 properties.{{cite web|url=http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/557913/All-hands-on-deck--Volunteers-come-from-all-over-to-help-Minot.html?nav=5010|title=All hands on deck: Volunteers come from all over to help Minot - MinotDailyNews.com | News, sports, business, jobs|date=2011-08-24|publisher=Minot Daily News|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://www.alfredstate.edu/news/2011-08-25/staff-to-embark-on-relief-trip-to-minot-nd|title=Staff to Embark On Relief Trip to Minot, ND | Alfred State|date=2011-08-25|publisher=Alfredstate.edu|access-date=2014-02-13}}

They were also in the Catskills following Hurricane Irene, cleaning up damaged buildings and clearing debris.{{cite web|url=http://untappedcities.com/2011/09/22/catskills-still-reeling-from-irene-but-not-forgotten/|title=Catskills Still Reeling from Irene, But Not Forgotten|date=2011-09-22|publisher=Untapped Cities|access-date=2014-02-13}}

On January 12, 2010, an earthquake that registered 7.0 on the Richter Scale struck Haiti, with a death toll that some estimates quoted as high as 300,000, with another 300,000 wounded and more than one million people left homeless.{{cite magazine|url=http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1953347,00.html|title=Haiti Earthquake: Could It Have Been Predicted? |magazine=Time |last=Kluger|first=Jeffrey|date=2010-01-13|access-date=2014-02-12}}{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/centralamericaandthecaribbean/haiti/7621756/Haitis-earthquake-death-toll-revised-to-at-least-250000.html|title=Haiti's earthquake death toll revised to at least 250,000|date=2010-04-22|access-date=2014-02-12|publisher=Telegraph|location=London}} The first volunteer staff from HODR arrived on January 21 where, after networking with contacts from their previous efforts in Gonaives, they launched Project Leogane on February 3, 2010, with an emphasis on deconstruction and salvage, as well as in the building of transitional schools. In what would become the organization's longest running project, HODR would remain until 2012 (by which time they would be known as All Hands Volunteers).{{cite web|url=http://www.bsces.org/index.cfm/page/Hands-On-Disaster-Response:-Project-Sungai-Geringging/cdid/10701/pid/10371|title=Hands On Disaster Response: Project Sungai Geringging - BSCES - Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section|date=2009-09-30|publisher=BSCES|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014101210/http://www.bsces.org/index.cfm/page/Hands-On-Disaster-Response:-Project-Sungai-Geringging/cdid/10701/pid/10371|archive-date=2014-10-14|url-status=dead|access-date=2014-02-13}}

HODR also returned to the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, area in April 2010, to aid in continued rebuilding following the 2008 flood, with the help of a $15,000 donation from the Greater Cedar Rapids Home Builders Association to pay for tools and supplies.{{cite web|url=http://thegazette.com/2010/04/09/hands-on-disaster-response-returns-to-help-with-rebuilding/#ixzz2t7uASb25|title=Hands On Disaster Response returns to help with rebuilding|publisher=TheGazette|access-date=2014-02-13}}

The group aided with flood recovery coordination for three U.S. incidents, establishing operations in Rhode Island, Tennessee and Iowa.{{cite web|url=http://www.uml.edu/News/stories/2010-11/haiti_relief_speaker.aspx|title=Saving the World, One Volunteer at a Time|date=2004-12-26|publisher=Uml.edu|access-date=2014-02-13}}

Rhode Island received up to {{convert|15|in|abbr=on}} of rain in late March and subsequently suffered severe flooding. HODR responded to a request by the state branch of VOAD and the state's emergency management agency to establish and staff an inter-agency recovery coordination center (RCC). The center continued providing coordination until early May.{{cite web|url=http://hands.org/projects/rhode-island-flood-coordination/|title=Rhode Island Flood Coordination|publisher=All Hands Volunteers|access-date=2015-11-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304160922/http://hands.org/projects/rhode-island-flood-coordination/|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}

As the Rhode Island project concluded, both Middle and West Tennessee experienced record rainfall and suffered exceptional flooding. Similar to the Rhode Island project, HODR helped optimize an RCC in Antioch, Tennessee, that subsequently handled over a thousand inter-agency requests for assistance.{{cite web|url=http://hands.org/projects/tennessee-flood-coordination/|title=Tennessee Flood Coordination|publisher=All Hands Volunteers|access-date=2015-11-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304163058/http://hands.org/projects/tennessee-flood-coordination/|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}

In August, the Skunk River flooded parts of southern Iowa. Especially devastated was the city of Colfax in Jasper County. HODR teams helped with clean-up and recovery activities plus assisting in inter-agency coordination for Colfax and Jasper County.{{cite web|url=http://hands.org/projects/jasper-county-flood-coordination/|title=Jasper County Flood Coordination|publisher=All Hands Volunteers|access-date=2015-11-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304160846/http://hands.org/projects/jasper-county-flood-coordination/|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}

In April 2009, HODR set up operations in Mena, Arkansas, to remove debris and downed trees after an EF3 tornado hit the town, damaging more than 600 homes and affecting thousands of people.{{cite web|url=http://www.guidestar.org/PartnerReport.aspx?ein=20-2142644&Partner=Amex|title=Amex-Organization Report|publisher=GuideStar|access-date=2014-02-13}}

A coordination team was deployed to Gowanda, New York, following the August 9–10, 2009 flash flooding in Cattaraugus County, where they set up a recovery center at the Gowanda Fire Department to connect agencies with volunteers seeking to help in flood recovery in the area.{{cite web|url=http://www.cattco.org/content/august-2009-flood-information|title=August 2009 Flood Information | Cattaraugus County|publisher=Cattco.org|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/08/22/4335371.htm|title=Hospital's future still under review [The Buffalo News, N.Y.]|publisher=Tmcnet.com|access-date=2014-02-13}}

In October, the group opened Project Sungai Geringging after Western Sumatra was hit by a 7.9 magnitude earthquake on September 30.{{cite web|url=http://www.musicforrelief.org/profiles/blogs/update-hands-on-disaster|title=Update: Hands On Disaster Response In Indonesia - Project Sungai Geringging|date=2010-03-24|publisher=Music For Relief|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724220525/http://www.musicforrelief.org/profiles/blogs/update-hands-on-disaster|archive-date=2013-07-24|url-status=dead}} The project operated until April 2010, demolishing damaged structures and salvaging reusable materials to aid in rebuilding.

In February, the organization established a three-week operation in Gassville, Arkansas, to aid in the cleanup after an EF2 tornado, one of the Super Tuesday tornados, struck the town destroying 79 homes.{{cite web|url=http://www.baxtercountysheriff.com/e_newsletter_view.php?id=7|title=TORNADO DEVASTATES LARGE SECTIONS OF GASSVILLE: - Baxter County Sheriff's Office|publisher=Baxtercountysheriff.com|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://cornwall-on-hudson.com/event.cfm?page=1963|title=Latest News in Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY : : Local resident gives disaster relief|publisher=Cornwall On Hudson|access-date=2014-02-13}} They then moved to Newton County, Missouri, to aid with the recovery after the Picher/Neosho tornado on May 10 hit the county, destroying almost 200 houses and killing 18.{{cite web|url=http://bonaresponds.blogspot.com/2008/05/neosho-missouri-weather-and-forecast.html|title=BonaResponds Blog: Neosho, Missouri Weather and forecast|author=FinanceProfessor|date=2008-05-20|publisher=Bonaresponds.blogspot.com|access-date=2014-02-13}}

In June 2008, eastern Iowa was hit with massive flooding, forcing the evacuation of several cities, including Palo and Cedar Rapids.{{cite web|url=http://www.kcrg.com/floodwatch/video/linn|title=KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Linn County|publisher=Kcrg.com|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090610083340/http://www.kcrg.com/floodwatch/video/linn|archive-date=2009-06-10|url-status=dead}} HODR established Project Cedar Rapids, bringing over 2,000 volunteers to the area during its four-month deployment.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.bcccc.net/2009/05/corporate-disaster-relief-best-practices-and-lessons-learned/|title=Corporate disaster relief: Best practices and lessons learned « Blog Archive « Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Blog|date=2009-05-15|publisher=Blogs.bcccc.net|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140205115328/http://blogs.bcccc.net/2009/05/corporate-disaster-relief-best-practices-and-lessons-learned/|archive-date=2014-02-05|url-status=dead}} Volunteers traveled door to door, assisting residents with clean up.{{cite web|url=http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/20817894.html|title=Preserving Palo... Flood Victims Rebuild | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Local News|last=Ogann|first=Becky|date=2008-06-24|publisher=Kcrg.com|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018045940/http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/20817894.html|archive-date=2014-10-18|url-status=dead}}

HODR's final project in 2008 took place in Gonaives, Haiti, after a series of hurricanes hit the area, where the group aided in mud removal and the rebuilding of the city's infrastructure, including the cleaning and painting of the school and medical clinic.{{cite web|url=http://www.bc.edu/publications/chronicle/TopstoriesNewFeatures/features/haiti022909.html|title=The Boston College Chronicle - Boston College|date=2008-06-24|publisher=Bc.edu|access-date=2014-02-13|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140314195610/http://www.bc.edu/publications/chronicle/TopstoriesNewFeatures/features/haiti022909.html|archive-date=2014-03-14|url-status=dead}}

The organization's next project took place in Pisco, Peru, providing aid following the 2007 Peru earthquake.{{cite web|url=http://www.maplegreen.com/peru/peru02.asp|title=Hands On in Peru, Oct./Nov. 2007|publisher=Maplegreen.com|access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123744232|title=How Can Outsiders Help Communities In Crisis?|author=Talk of the Nation|date=2010-02-15|publisher=NPR|access-date=2014-02-13}} The group's final project in 2007 was in Rayenda, Bangladesh, following Cyclone Sidr, where they aided in restoration with a group of 50 volunteers from 10 different countries.{{cite web|url=http://www.mediabistro.com/portfolios/samples_files/4881_ZkgunKJ1fR4nb7v_ru9gufLsD.pdf|title=After The Storm|author=Libby Ellis|date=February 2009|publisher=PM Network|access-date=2014-02-13}}

On May 27, 2006, an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Yogyakarta region in Java, Indonesia.{{cite web |url=http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/templates/tc/tce/pdf/Indonesia_Farming_Strategy_Jan07.pdf |title=Farming-Related Livelihoods Rehabilitation Strategy for the Disaster-Affected Areas of Yogyakarta and Central Java Provinces |publisher=Government of the Republic of Indonesia |date=January 2007 |access-date=2014-10-10}} HODR established a base in the village of Sawit, where volunteers participated in demolition and debris removal.{{cite web|url=https://givingcommon.guidestar.org/ViewEdoc.aspx?eDocId=2728526&approved=True |title=2013 Annual Report |publisher=All Hands Volunteers |date=2013 |access-date=2014-10-10}}

In November 2006, Typhoon Durian (Reming) struck the Philippines, resulting in extensive damage and loss of life.{{cite magazine|last=Brown |first=Sophie |url=https://world.time.com/2013/11/11/the-philippines-is-the-most-storm-exposed-country-on-earth/ |title=The Philippines Is the Most Storm-Exposed Country on Earth |magazine=Time |date=2013-11-11 |access-date=2014-02-13}} HODR established a base in the township of Santo Domingo, Albay in January 2007, assisting with rebuilding and cleanup.{{cite web|url=http://www.maplegreen.com/durian/ |title=Hands On in the Philippines, Jan/Feb 2007 |publisher=Maplegreen.com |date=2006-11-30 |access-date=2014-02-13}}{{cite web|url=http://u000030206.photoshelter.com/image/I0000J1gp.jWJqA4 |title=Hands On Disaster Response (Usa) Conducts Typhoon Relief In The Philippines | Ninfa Bito |publisher=U000030206.photoshelter.com |date=2007-02-13 |access-date=2014-02-13}}

• David Campbell, Chair and Co-founder - Formerly the CEO of Computer Task Group (CTG) and Xpedior, and President of BBN Technologies, Campbell came up with the idea of the business model surrounding All Hands while volunteering in Thailand in the aftermath of the 2004 Sumatran tsunami, using it to first launch Hands On Thailand and making it the structure for the evolution of the organization.{{cite web|url=http://www.innovationadvisors.com/Campbell.html|title=David Campbell|publisher=Innovation Advisors|access-date=2014-10-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016194427/http://www.innovationadvisors.com/Campbell.html|archive-date=2014-10-16|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|author =Kerry Hannon |url=http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2009/10/07/second-act-careers-from-head-honcho-to-humanitarian |title=Second-Act Careers: From Head Honcho to Humanitarian - US News |publisher=Money.usnews.com |access-date=2014-02-13}} Campbell served as the organization's executive director until 2013, when Erik Dyson was named as the new director.{{cite web|url=http://www.pbn.com/Five-Questions-With-Erik-Dyson,90208?print=1 |title=Five Questions With: Erik Dyson - Providence Business News |publisher=Pbn.com |access-date=2014-02-13}}
• Petra Němcová, Vice Chair - A Czech model, television host and philanthropist who founded the Happy Hearts Fund in 2005 following her personal experiences during the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. In addition to her successful career, Němcová remains heavily involved in promoting global awareness of disaster response, being recognised for her work with the Happy hearts Fund as well as being appointed by the UNISDR as a Disaster Risk Reduction Champion and Tsunami Awareness Advocate in 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.unisdr.org/archive/55748|title=Tsunami Advocate Focuses On Safe Schools - UNISDR|website=www.unisdr.org|access-date=2018-06-14}}
• Erik Dyson, Executive Director - Previously the senior vice president of Latin America for GTECH Corp, Dyson has also worked in commercial real estate in the Boston area, and served for three years in El Salvador and Costa Rica with Habitat for Humanity International. He holds an MBA in Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.

• In 2005, Darius Monsef was given the key to the city of Biloxi, Mississippi by A.J. Holloway for his organization's work in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.{{cite web|url=http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=87171|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031204041/http://portlandtribune.com/component/content/article?id=87171|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 31, 2014|title=Pamplin Media Group|date=2007-05-23|publisher=Portlandtribune.com|access-date=2014-02-13}}
• In 2006, David Campbell was named a Purpose Prize Fellow 2006 by Encore.org.{{cite web|url=http://www.encore.org/david-campbell|title=David Campbell|publisher=Encore.org|access-date=2014-02-13}}
• In 2011, All Hands received an Innovator Award for the Best CRM Visionary/Use of Common Ground at the Convio Innovator Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.convio.com/signup/innovatorawards/2011/best-crm-visionary.html |title=Innovator Awards 2011: Best CRM Visionary / Use of Common Groundâ"¢ |publisher=Convio |access-date=2014-02-13}}
• In 2013, David Campbell was awarded with the Richard Cornuelle Award for Social Entrepreneurship.{{cite web|url=http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/se_winners.htm |title=Social Entrepreneurship Award Winners |publisher=Manhattan Institute |access-date=2014-02-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329065639/http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/se_winners.htm |archive-date=March 29, 2014 }}
• In 2014, All Hands received the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) Member of the Year Award.{{cite web|url=http://www.borgenmagazine.com/all-hands-volunteers-disaster-relief-worldwide/|title=All Hands Volunteers: Disaster Relief Worldwide|work=Borgen Magazine |date=June 16, 2014 |access-date=2014-10-09}}
• In 2014, Founder and Chairman- David Campbell was announced as Encore.org Purpose Prize Award winner
• In 2015, All Hands Volunteers wins Make a Difference A Day Award
• In 2015 All Hands Volunteers rank one of the top ten NGO's for Data Quality Award
• In 2015, David Campbell won the Points of Light Award
• In 2017, Petra was appointed by the UNISDR as a Disaster Risk Reduction Champion and Tsunami Awareness Advocate{{Cite web|url=https://www.unisdr.org/archive/55742|title=UN Appoints Tsunami Survivor as Global Advocate - UNISDR|website=www.unisdr.org|access-date=2018-08-06}}
• In 2018, All Hands And Hearts were ranked #1 on the Classy 100, topping a list of fastest growing NGO's for 2017.
• In 2018, All Hands And Hearts were ranked as 4 stars by Charity Navigator, indicating exceptional financial and operational efficiency.{{Cite web|url=https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=13109|title=Charity Navigator - Rating for All Hands and Hearts Smart Response|website=Charity Navigator|language=en|access-date=2018-08-06}}

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