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A veteran-led nonprofit with 200,000 volunteers is proving that military skills can rebuild communities after disasters. Team Rubicon's "Greyshirts" just launched their second Hawaii recovery mission this year.
After severe storms tore through Columbus, 100 veteran volunteers showed up with chainsaws and pickup trucks to help families recover at no cost. They've already cleared 13 truckloads of debris and saved residents from cleanup work that could have taken over a year.
When devastating storms flooded Ohio towns and tore through Indiana with 80 mph winds, 120 disaster relief volunteers grabbed their chainsaws and work gloves to help strangers rebuild their lives. Team Rubicon's volunteer "Greyshirts" are now clearing debris, pumping out flooded homes, and restoring hope across the hardest-hit communities.
When deputies spotted a flood-threatened home in Custer County, Colorado, 10 trained volunteers mobilized in minutes to prevent disaster. Their quick action with chainsaws cleared a debris-jammed creek before the next storm hit.
When a team of 70-something neighbors couldn't keep up with cleaning their local wash, veteran volunteers showed up with the muscle they needed. Together, they removed several tons of illegal dumping and debris to protect homes from flooding and fire.
When a Kona storm trapped Maui families, nine veteran-led volunteers spent a day clearing fallen trees to help 22 homes, including a new mother with a six-day-old baby. Team Rubicon members worked tirelessly on March 15 to ensure trapped Kula residents could safely leave their properties.
