About Us
Compassion, hope & restoration in times of need
Serving Southeast Wisconsin and the Midwest and supporting National disasters.
A volunteer, non-profit organization with a driving passion to prepare and provide for disaster response and restoration to the community.
Background
Formed in the fall of 2017 as a result of the response effort after a severe flooding event in Burlington, WI.
Through debrief and subsequent meetings, we assessed the need and identified the gaps.
Formed a group to mobilize 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.
Began connecting with government agencies, community organizations, church and civic groups to utilize existing resource and partnerships.
Vision
• The Journey Disaster Response Team (DRT) is a faith-based volunteer serving organization. Our goal is to Recruit, Train and Deploy a team of volunteers who can use their skills and talents to serve the community in times of need.
• To share God’s love and grace.
• To identify and serve those in need.
• To prepare the community for disasters through education and awareness.
• To serve with other churches, local groups, and organizations to build relationships and networks to efficiently and effectively respond to disasters.
• To utilize tools and resources to care for the physical and spiritual needs of those we serve
Scope
Disaster Services
Educate, Prepare, Respond and Restore – Helping families and our community before, during and after a disaster – Local and National Deployments
Incident Response/Support
Supporting local emergency responders and families needing assistance during an emergency.
Community Events and Volunteer Training
Supporting local emergency responders and families needing assistance during an emergency.