GEM 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.

Recent Missions

Earthquakes

2024

Taiwan Earthquake

Taiwan

Early April, Taiwan’s east coast was struck by a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake. GEM’s existing relationship with Japan’s Hunger Zero organization was critical in getting accurate and frequent updates from the ground.

Fires

2024

Texas Wildfires

United States

There are multiple major fires that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres so far, prompting evacuation orders in several counties. GEM is providing pallets of disaster relief throughout the affected regions to assist all those affected

Fires

2024

Chile Wildfires

Chile is currently experiencing their worst disaster in over a decade. Severe forest fires have devastated the Valparaiso region, having burnt nearly 64,000 acres and forcing thousands to evacuate. The GEM LATAM team is currently deployed to assist in Chile.

Floods

2024

USA Floods 2024

United States

GEM is committed to an immediate and effective response to unexpected flooding across the USA in 2024. We stand ready to mobilize resources from our multiple branches, with an average response time of 24 hours.

Earthquakes

2024

Japan Earthquake

Japan

On January 1st, a major 7.6 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan. This earthquake was the deadliest in Japan since 2016, taking the lives of hundreds and injuring many more

Fires

2024

Colombia Fires

Colombia

Colombia declared a disaster situation on Thursday due to wildfires raging across several parts of the country, as the president warned the conditions could get worse.

Tornadoes

2024

Florida Panhandle Tornadoes

United States

Early January 2024 tornadoes tore through the Florida Panhandle, causing extensive damages to homes, boats, and businesses in many communities. The GEM team deployed from their Miami HQ with a truck of aid to assist those who were affected.

Earthquakes

2023

Iceland Earthquakes & Volcanoes

Iceland

On November 16th, the GEM Europe team arrived in Iceland to support evacuees, and in anticipation for future volcanic activity. Since late October, Iceland has recorded over 20,000 earthquakes, with as many as 800 in a single day.

Earthquakes

2023

Nepal Earthquake

Nepal

A large 6.4 earthquake devastated Nepal on November 3rd, collapsing homes and destroying the remote region that it most affected. Over 150 people have lost their lives, and hospitals are at capacity with those injured.