Offering Hope &
Restoring Lives[/mk_fancy_title][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”full_rounded” size=”x-large” url=”https://journeydrt.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=62787″ button_custom_width=”203″ margin_top=”34″ bg_color=”#dd3333″ btn_hover_bg=”#ffffff” btn_hover_txt_color=”#000000″]Volunteer[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#000000″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=”false”][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”26″ font_weight=”400″ font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont”]Our goal is to recruit, train, and deploy a team of volunteers using their skills and talents in partnership with a network of cross-functional community organizations.
We provide available resources to offer hope and help restore lives impacted by a disaster or emergency.
To augment existing resources, fill gaps and provide support by serving the physical and spiritual needs of others.[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section vertical_align=”center” bg_image=”https://journeydrt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/img_2826-e1733236139347.png” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”401″ full_width=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#000000″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”50″ force_font_size=”true” font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont”]Help with the Devastation in North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”26″ font_weight=”400″ font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont”]The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee has left hundreds of families displaced, living in tents along roadsides and parking lots. Entire communities have been uprooted, homes swept away, and lives tragically altered. But amidst the heartbreak, there’s hope. Journey Disaster Response Team (DRT) is committed to delivering critical aid and providing long-term support to rebuild lives and restore hope.[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”full_rounded” size=”x-large” url=”https://journeydrt.com/disasterhelp/” align=”center” button_custom_width=”508″ margin_top=”34″ bg_color=”#dd3333″ btn_hover_bg=”#ffffff” btn_hover_txt_color=”#000000″]I Want To Help[/mk_button][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://journeydrt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20220114_144954909_ios-scaled.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”401″ full_width=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#000000″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”50″ force_font_size=”true” font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont”]Our Background[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”26″ font_weight=”400″ font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont”]Formed in 2017 Journey Disaster Response mobilized trained, credentialed volunteers to provide support and build a community network, who work together toward a shared vision of meeting people where they are in times of need.[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”full_rounded” size=”x-large” url=”https://journeydrt.com/about-drt/#1″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”508″ margin_top=”34″ bg_color=”#dd3333″ btn_hover_bg=”#ffffff” btn_hover_txt_color=”#000000″]Learn More[/mk_button][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://journeydrt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20230208_172920-1-scaled.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”604″ full_width=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#000000″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”50″ force_font_size=”true” font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont”]Our Vision[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”26″ font_weight=”400″ font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont”]The Journey Disaster Response Team (DRT) is a serving ministry. Our goal is to Recruit, Train and Deploy a team of volunteers who can use their skills and talents to serve the community in time of need.[/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”full_rounded” size=”x-large” url=”https://journeydrt.com/about-drt/#2″ align=”center” button_custom_width=”508″ margin_top=”34″ bg_color=”#dd3333″ btn_hover_bg=”#ffffff” btn_hover_txt_color=”#000000″]Learn More[/mk_button][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://journeydrt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/58f61a67-93c6-4f17-86d1-30b73c99cbc7.jpeg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”604″ full_width=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#000000″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”85″][vc_row_inner column_padding=”2″][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_padding_divider][mk_fancy_title color=”#dd0000″ size=”50″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]Disaster Services[/mk_fancy_title][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-user-friends” color=”white” size=”xl” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fjourneydrt.com%2Fabout-drt%2F%233″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_padding_divider][mk_fancy_title color=”#dd0000″ size=”50″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]Incident Response and Support[/mk_fancy_title][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-hands-helping” color=”white” size=”xl” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fjourneydrt.com%2Fabout-drt%2F%233″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][mk_padding_divider][mk_fancy_title color=”#dd0000″ size=”50″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]Disaster Preparation[/mk_fancy_title][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-bullhorn” color=”white” size=”xl” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fjourneydrt.com%2Fabout-drt%2F%233″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=”85″][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_padding_divider][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”50″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]Making An Impact[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”26″ font_weight=”400″ font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]With the help of our partners, we have been able to make a significant impact in these areas[/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=”false” column_padding=”4″][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”1863″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://journeydrt.com/impact/#2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section vertical_align=”top” bg_image=”https://journeydrt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/e63d0e6d-7e23-4eea-8bb6-833d4c82767e.jpeg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”705″ full_width=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section][vc_column][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=”false”][vc_column_inner][mk_padding_divider][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”50″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]OUR IMPACT IN 2023-24[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=”#0a0a0a” size=”33″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]35 Community Partners
1,200 Visitors to our Community Events
480 Volunteers
29,330 Individuals Impacted (Last 12 Months)
1,300 Facebook Members
3,080 First responders & Community Partners Impacted
85 Donors
4 National Strategic Partnerships[/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://journeydrt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20231024_170745-scaled.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”641″ full_width=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#ffffff” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_padding_divider][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”50″ force_font_size=”true” font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]THANK YOU TO OUR
PARTNERS & SPONSORS[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=”#0a0a0a” size=”33″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]Imagine what we
can do together![/mk_fancy_title][vc_single_image image=”1996″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][mk_button dimension=”flat” corner_style=”full_rounded” size=”x-large” url=”https://journeydrt.com/partners/” align=”center” button_custom_width=”508″ margin_top=”34″ bg_color=”#dd3333″ btn_hover_bg=”#ffffff” btn_hover_txt_color=”#000000″]BECOME A PARTNER OR SPONSOR[/mk_button][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://journeydrt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/img_5459-2-scaled.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” min_height=”401″ full_width=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#000000″ min_height=”423″ full_width=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”74″][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”50″ force_font_size=”true” font_weight=”bold” font_family=”HelveticaNeue-Light, Helvetica Neue Light, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, “Lucida Grande“, sans-serif” font_type=”safefont” align=”center”]WATCH HOW DRT IS IMPACTING LIVES[/mk_fancy_title][vc_row_inner is_fullwidth_content=”false” column_padding=”3″][vc_column_inner][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/ri3qAA0OyP4?si=uhwPH1NXFGGCR4_Q” custom_thumbnail=”true” play_icon_size=”128″ play_target=”same” thumbnail_image=”2036″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=”74″][/vc_column][/mk_page_section]