News & Stories
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Reflection
An LA Fires Volunteer is Changed by the Stories in the Ashes
February 7, 2025
A Greyshirt from Iowa reflects on the devastation he witnessed and the stories he heard from survivors of the California wildfires.
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Reflection
February 3, 2025
A California volunteer reflects on his first deployment with a disaster relief nonprofit, serving on Team Rubicon’s Los Angeles wildfires response, and becoming part of the TRibe.
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Holiday Volunteering Brings Me More Than Just Good Cheer
December 19, 2024
As he heads out to respond to Hurricane Helene, a Navy veteran reflects on holiday volunteering and service.
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The Homeowner Who Left a Mark After Hurricane Helene
December 11, 2024
A Greyshirt reflects on working on a Florida home that had flooded and was heavily damaged, and the little inspiration they got in return.
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In a Catastrophe, Compassion Rises
November 27, 2024
Decades of social science says disasters bring out the best in people—something disaster response volunteers already know.
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Capturing Simple Acts of Kindness Among Milton’s Devastation
October 25, 2024
A hurricane relief volunteer steps out from behind the lens and reflects on the gifts he received in serving.
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Reflection
August 26, 2024
A Greyshirt reflects on how giving back with Team Rubicon transformed his life and community.
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After the Fires, Stepping Up to Serve Maui
August 7, 2024
A Greyshirt reflects on the 2023 Hawaii fires, and why he joined the TRibe.
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Embracing the Challenge to Serve
July 26, 2024
A Greyshirt with a disability reflects on serving in Team Rubicon, and how his life and service to others is better for it.
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Hurricane Beryl Destroyed My Neighborhood. It Gave Me Back My Empathy.
July 24, 2024
A Greyshirt who has spent a career in disaster relief reflects on how a Texas hurricane turned the tables on his family and reminded him what disaster survivors really go through.