If you can’t deploy with TR to a disaster site, you can still make a difference from home.
Take me for example. In Vietnam 1969, I was exposed to Agent Orange which later in life caused neurological problems. So I seek out less strenuous roles and making donor calls is a perfect fit.
I had the great pleasure of being able to call a bunch of people who donated to Team Rubicon in support of the Hurricane Harvey recovery effort. My mission was to say thank “you for being in partnership with us.” I quickly learned that everyone has a different reason for donating. Everyone I talked to oozed with pride over how Texans jumped in and did what they could for their neighbors. “We are Texans and we take care of our own.”
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Some responses to my calls were humorous: “my boss promised me a bottle of whiskey if I donated $100. I plan to collect this Friday night!” Others were practical: “My garage is flooded. Don’t hurry though, because I want to let everything get wrecked so I can get new stuff!” Many were emotional: “My dad was in Vietnam. This is for him.” And the rest were all a bit surprised at hearing from TR. “I’ve donated many times to different organizations, and this is the first time someone has reach out to me with a personal call. Thanks for what y’all are doing. You can count on me for future support.”
Not all of us can be on the front line with a rake in our hands, but we can ensure TR’s future success with something as simple as a phone call to a donor.