Disaster Relief Updates

Dear Friend, 

Inspiritus Disaster Relief teams are working tirelessly to support Hurricane Helene survivors in rebuilding their lives. We’re on the ground in Valdosta, Georgia, providing essential services like Debris Removal, Chainsaw, Muck & Gut, Mold Sanitation, and Heavy Equipment support—all at no cost to homeowners. Our base camp is located at Camp Tygart in Valdosta to ensure we can respond swiftly and effectively to the community’s urgent needs.

On October 9th, we expanded our efforts by establishing a second volunteer base in McDuffie County, near Augusta, Georgia. Communities throughout this area have experienced severe damage, requiring extensive chainsaw work. We understand how overwhelming the experience and aftermath of a storm can be for those impacted, and we are working hard to bring help and hope to as many people as possible.

With generous support from donors like you and Lutheran Disaster Response, we are expanding further. On October 11th, we will open a third volunteer base in Mountain City, Tennessee, near the North Carolina and Virginia borders. Starting October 12th, our teams will provide essential chainsaw services, muck & gut work, road repairs, and culvert replacements. We are deeply grateful to First United Methodist Church in Mountain City for graciously hosting our volunteers, enabling us to reach even more families in Eastern Tennessee as they begin their journey toward recovery.

As we continue to monitor the impact of Hurricane Milton, we will keep you informed of our response efforts for that storm as well.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

If you’ve already donated or volunteered, thank you. Your support is making a tangible difference for families starting to rebuild. If you haven’t yet joined us, it’s not too late! Every contribution—whether through a donation or by volunteering—helps make a life-changing impact for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Please consider helping today by clicking the buttons below.

RESPONSE SPOTLIGHT

Lastly, we want to shine a spotlight on one of our dedicated Disaster Relief team members, Ryon Dimitrov. Ryon has gone above and beyond in our response to Hurricane Helene, leading the Valdosta team and waking up every morning at 2 AM to keep operations running smoothly—from fueling generators to managing base logistics. He’s also been operating a skid steer to bring in donated trailers, ensuring we have the supplies we need to continue our work. We are incredibly grateful for Ryon’s dedication!

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can make a lasting difference for survivors on their road to recovery.
 

Sincerely,

Virginia Spencer
Chief Development Officer
Inspiritus