Ryan, a father of two, stood in front of the damaged house his family calls home and the remnants of his flooded community. “There’s normally not water here,” he said. “It’s normally just a hill and a road.” But after heavy rains, the hill turned into a powerful stream, nearly 200 feet wide, cutting through their neighborhood and leaving destruction in its wake.
For weeks, the family felt stuck—unsure where to begin. The task felt too overwhelming to tackle alone. “We didn’t do anything to our house until after a month,” he said.
A Welcome Helping Hand for a Flooded Community
That’s when Operation Blessing volunteers arrived to help the once flooded community recover from the damage. Coming from outside the community—and even from outside the country—they stepped in to help clean up, repair, and restore what the flood had taken. Their presence brought not just practical help, but also renewed hope.
“It’s been a huge blessing to us,” he said. “To learn to let others help us with our home—and to pour into our lives—has really meant a lot.”
Restoring More Than a House
As volunteers pulled up flooring, carried out debris, and helped rebuild, they also reminded this family that they weren’t alone. Together with your support, they showed up—people with no personal connection—just a desire to help.
“It’s encouraging to see people take time away from their lives to help us get back to normal,” he said simply.
Moving Forward Together
While the damage from the flood was significant, this family’s story is now marked by community and kindness. With the support of caring volunteers and friends like you, they’ve taken meaningful steps toward recovery.
Thanks to your generosity, families like theirs are reminded that even in hard seasons, they’re not forgotten. Your love is helping to restore homes—and hope—one family at a time.
