Project Report
| Oct 1, 2024
Outside the box
By Chad E. Detwiler | President / CEO
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Teaching the Basics
I once saw a framed print that stated 'Go where there is no trail and leave a path'. Since 2020 when COVID 19 drastically reduced volunteer numbers the world over, this statement has been the motto of many. ROAD is no different in not only looking for new paths, but striking out into untraveled territory. Now four years old, our Vocational Training Apprenticeship Program is yet again going where there is no trail. Through new partnerships, ROAD is hoping to not only leave a path, but develope a solid surface on which to continue to push recovery forward. Our goal of Making Homes Home Again continues to motivate us down the ROAD of recovery! We are grateful for the many who travel with us through ongoing support.
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Hands on help
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Made Home Again
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Jun 5, 2024
Record setting tornadoes
By Chad Detwiler | President/CEO
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Barnsdall Tornado
This year, 2024, has set its name in history in a short 3 month period. Tornadoes have impacted Oklahomans from the southern border to the northern border leaving a wake of distruction in their path. With this large of a geographic foot print across the state, recovery services will be needed in greater number than before to help those in need.
It is said following any disater that the need is for the 3 "M"s. Money - Materials - Manpower. Every disaster needs these M's and Oklahoma is no exception. If you have opportunity to support disaster recovery "Making Homes Home Again" then we would be extremely greatful for your support in any, some, or all of the M's.
We continue to diligently and consistenly serve families in need from May 2022, April 2023, June 2023, and now April-May-June of 2024. Only through the generosity of time and resources does recovery happen. We are grateful to all those who serve.
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Sulphur Tornado
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Ardmore Tornado
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Dec 9, 2023
Wading forward on the ROAD
By Chad Detwiler | President / CEO
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Complete floor tear out
ROAD continues to Make Homes Home Again for families in need who have little to no means of recovery on their own. Floods continue to to be one of the worst natural disasters due to the ongoing damages of mold and rot it creates. ROAD teaches construction skills that enable volunteers to complete tasks they are not skilled at on their own. Our Project Managers deliver a tool trailer full of tools, building materials needed, and the experience and patience in teaching necessary for every volunteer to be successful on the project.
Just like the ongoing damages a flood creates, ROAD has an ongoing need for your volunteerism and financial donation to keep families on the ROAD to recovery!
Ms. H had water remain under her home for months. The ground beneath her home became soft and the weight of the home on her piers began to sink. Volunteers arrived and we removed the floor all the way to the ground underneath and then rebuilt it one board at a time. This is just one of many needed projects we can help volunteers accomplish.
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Rebuild of floor
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New solid floor
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