2020 Mission

Oregon Wildfires

GEM Mission Specific Press

September 21, 2020

Lacamas Magazine

WILDFIRE EVACUEE DONATIONS SUPPORT 100’S OF FAMILIES, SAY LOCAL ORGANIZERS

September 20, 2020

KTVL News 10

$15,000 given to Southern Oregon families displaced by fires

September 18, 2020

Statesman Journal

Dallas, Oregon, native uses connections to organize wildfire relief effort

September 17, 2020

Fox 12 Oregon

Nonprofit gives gift cards, other supplies to people impacted by Oregon wildfires

September 17, 2020

Fox 12 Oregon

Detroit woman devastated after losing gas station in wildfire

September 17, 2020

Statesman Journal

Driven from fire in Detroit, a mother reunites with her daughters

September 9, 2020

PDX Monthly

Here’s How to Help the Victims of Oregon’s Wildfires

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Phase 1:

Disaster Relief

Global Empowerment Mission BStrong responded to the Oregon Fires in its phase 1 initiative by partnering with Oregon’s Brinker family to mobilize ground teams, supplies and financial aid to Oregon’s hardest hit regions.

Riverside Fire (Mollala)
Beachie Creek Fire (Scott’s Mills, Mill City, Detroit, Gates, Lyons)
Holiday Farm Fire (Blue River, Vida, McKenzie Bridge)
Alameda Fire (Phoenix, Talent, Ashland)
Echo Mountain Complex (Otis, Lincoln City)

We are currently distributing much needed supplies to these affected areas.

Our mission is to deploy the resources and support Oregon’s hardest hit rural communities need most right now and throughout the rebuilding process.

Click here to learn more about how GEM responded to the 2018 California Fires.

Phase 2

The Gap Period

Global Empowerment Mission and its Oregonian partner, Brinker are now its its phase 2 programming which encompasses purchasing temp shelter, tools and long term sustainable equipment to help rebuild the areas most affected.

Featured Missions

Earthquakes

2023

Kahramanmaras Earthquake

Turkey

A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Southern Turkey and Syria early February 6th. Thousands are expected to have lost their lives, with countless more injured.

Fires

2023

Miami Gardens Apartment Fire

United States

On January 28, a 75 unit apartment complex in Miami Gardens suffered major devastation due to a fire. More than half the units are completely destroyed, with the remainder being inhabitable due to extreme fire, smoke, and water damage.

Floods

2023

California Floods

United States

Extreme rain throughout California left over 8 million residents under flood watch. After many areas of the state received over half their annual rainfall since just December 26th, flooding, mudslides, and extreme winds were all risks being faced.

Earthquakes

2022

Indonesia Earthquake

Indonesia

On November 21st, on the Java island, a powerful earthquake struck. The 6.9 magnitude disaster hit near the major city of Cianjur, destroying thousands of buildings and causing heavy landslides.

Hurricanes

2022

Hurricane Lisa

Caribbean

Hurricane Lisa intensified into the Caribbean waters, and made landfall in Belize in northern Guatemala. GEM responded immediately by deploying a team & sending containers.

Hurricanes

2022

Hurricane Ian

United States

On September 24, 2022 CAT4 Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage along the SW coast of Florida leaving thousands of survivors devasted.GEM Bstrong, in partnership with Dade County, deployed teams, loaded trucks and established partnerships in the areas affected.

Hurricanes

2022

Hurricane Fiona

Caribbean

On September 18,2022, Hurricane Fiona causing catastrophic flooding and power outages in various municipalities in Puerto Rico. GEM BStrong, alongside our longtime partner #Yonomequito, have been on the ground providing family necessity kits and water.

Floods

2022

Pakistan Floods

Pakistan

On June 14 2022, monsoon rains triggered the most severe flooding in Pakistan’s recent history. Over one third of Pakistan was under water; tens of millions of residents have been affected, and hundreds of thousands have been displaced from their homes.