News & Stories
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Reflection
Out of the Ashes of 9/11 and Into a Flood
September 11, 2026
A veteran and Greyshirt reflects on spending the anniversary of the September 11 attacks serving a first responder who served America that day.
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Reflection
I Was a Venezuela Earthquake Volunteer. Now, I Know Why We Serve
August 13, 2026
A Greyshirt reflects on Team Rubicon’s post-earthquake medical relief operation in Venezuela and receiving the gift of service to others.
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Reflection
July 3, 2026
A Greyshirt reflects on the generosity of Americans, the relevance of patriotism in serving communities in need, and how strangers helping strangers just might be the cheat code to the American psyche.
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Reflection
February 13, 2026
For Valentine’s Day, one Greyshirt reflects the lifelong bond of twin sisters volunteering together.
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Reflection
Online Disaster Relief Trainings, Real Life Love
February 13, 2026
A COVID-era connection made by Greyshirts virtually volunteering turns to happily ever after in the real world.
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Reflection
Holiday Volunteering Brings Me More Than Just Good Cheer
December 10, 2025
As he heads out to respond to Hurricane Helene, a Navy veteran reflects on holiday volunteering and service.
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Reflection
In Jamaica, Bearing Witness and Feeling Gratitude
November 26, 2025
A nurse reflects on spending her second Thanksgiving on a humanitarian aid mission with Team Rubicon, and on witnessing the endurance, tenacity, and humanity that arises in the wake of many disasters.
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Greyshirt Always
From Algorithms to Action: How I Became a Disaster Response Volunteer
September 17, 2025
A Greyshirt reflects on his first operation, serving survivors of the Eaton wildfires, and finding a place in the TRibe.
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Feature Story
September 9, 2025
Art delaCruz was aboard the USS Enterprise, exiting the Persian Gulf, when a series of four attacks changed the world. Team Rubicon's former CEO reflects on that day and the 9/11 attacks.
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Reflection
Responding to Hurricane Beryl Taught Me That I’m Built to Serve
August 20, 2025
While deployed on his sixth op in a year, a Greyshirt reflected on why he serves, and the cultural principles that increasingly guide him.
