Since the start of the LTR effort in the Augusta, GA area began in January 2025
- More than 525 requests for disaster recovery assistance received.
- 197 recovery cases completed.
- 135 major construction projects finished, including major repairs and full home rebuilds.
- 65.9% of homeowners served are age 60 or older.
- 100% of homeowners assisted are uninsured or underinsured.
- More than 2,000 volunteers mobilized.
- Over 80,000 volunteer hours contributed.
- Nearly $3 million in donated labor
- No government funding used to support recovery efforts.
Over the last 18 months, DARE has partnered with many other groups but we need additional volunteer teams to reach every survivor. Some of these partners are:
- North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church
- Mennonite Disaster Service
- Christian Disaster Response
- NOMADS
- Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
- Catholic Charities
- Richmond County Board of Education
- United Methodist and Lutheran volunteer teams from across the country
DARE continues leading the way as the only group making monthly deployments to the area. The Hurricane Helene LTR mission is expected to continue well into 2027. There are over 75 homes currently remain on our list of survivors needing assistance and more requesting help. DARE remains committed to our promise to offer our help as long as needed.
Our next scheduled deployment is August 20th to 22nd. Volunteers are needed to join our team.