Texas Flood Disaster Response Mission: Impact and Purposeful Volunteering
From July 6 to July 19, 2025, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) organized a large-scale Disaster Response Mission (DRM) in Texas to provide essential support to those affected by severe flooding. The event brought together 190 dedicated volunteers who contributed 1,900 man-hours, assisting 53+ individuals, including 4 veterans and 49 civilians. The mission's impact was profound: 13 properties were cleared, 588 trees were removed, 14 structures were mucked out, and 617,600lbs of debris were removed from affected areas. Volunteers also assisted with salvaging 150+ items, which included locating, cleaning, restoring, and cataloguing these items, which held high sentimental value. Donations during this time played a critical role in supporting these efforts and restoring hope to the community.
Dr. Adrienne Heinz, a clinical research psychologist at Stanford University, explains the healing power of volunteering in times of adversity: “When something awful happens, a powerful human response can occur called 'purposing.' This is when we rise to meet moments of sorrow...
SDIA Deploys to Texas Flood Zone
After devastating floods swept through Kerr County, Texas over the July 4th weekend, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) answered the call with a plan to put boots on the ground, tools in hand, and hearts ready to serve.
As Ambassador Josh Duggan shared:
“We work from sunup to sundown getting sleep and food when and where we can. We don’t stop until it’s time to rotate out… and then, if necessary, a second round of Sheep Dogs takes our place and picks up right where we left off.”
SDIA team members and ambassadors have begun to assess the situation this week, so when we as an organization deploy, we have a clear plan of operations and can maximize our impact. SDIA is not a search and rescue mission; however, when the search and rescue efforts conclude, there will be a need for assistance with clean-up work, and that's when we activate. Our focus is on supporting those hit hardest, especially local first responders...
May 2025 NWA Disaster Relief Mission: SDIA Clears 256 Trees, Helps 88 People, and Earns Citywide Praise
After a powerful deployment in May 2025, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) has once again demonstrated why we’re trusted boots on the ground when disaster strikes. This month’s NWA Disaster Relief Mission resulted in:
✅ 19 properties cleared
✅ 88 people directly helped
✅ 11 Veterans served
✅ 26 dedicated volunteers
✅ 256 storm-damaged trees cut and cleared
These numbers speak for themselves, but the local recognition we received speaks even louder.
City of Greenland Recommends SDIA for Benefit Concert Donations
A group of local musicians recently approached the City of Greenland, Arkansas, hoping to donate the proceeds of their upcoming benefit concert to support disaster relief efforts. The response from city officials was both humbling and inspiring:
“Please give the money to SDIA instead—they were some of the first boots on the ground and they deserve it.”
That endorsement came directly from the Mayor and the City Treasurer—a testament to the trust, impact, and strong relationships our teams continue to build with local communities during their most challenging times.
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DISASTER RESPONSE MISSION
***NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Response 5/18/2025***
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance IS ON THE GROUND in Northwest Arkansas. Contact us at 417-812-6035 if you or someone you know is in need of assistance OR if you would like to assist with cleanup.
SDIA has crews on the ground now in Northwest Arkansas following the severe storms that just passed through the area.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance to clear trees or tarp roofs, please text or leave a message at 417-812-6035.
If you would like to assist with cleanup, please register at https://www.tfaforms.com/5038019 and text 417-812-6035 so we can connect you with the team leaders.
We will be out assisting in Northwest Arkansas throughout this week.
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Disaster Response Mission Alert
***MIDWEST TORNADOES Response 5/20/25***
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance IS DEPLOYING a Disaster Response (DR) Team on Monday, May 19.
Deployment Details: St. Louis, MO
Deployment Dates: Tuesday, May 20 - Friday, May 23
**If you are unable to deploy for the entire length of the mission, you can still register to assist
Rally Point: Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W Walnut St, Rogers, AR - OR - St. Louis, MO
Rally Time: Tuesday, May 20 at 1pm in Rogers, AR
Deployment Details: Dodge County, WI
Deployment Dates: Tuesday, May 20 - Friday, May 23
**If you are unable to deploy for the entire length of the mission, you can still register to assist
Rally Point: Dodge County, WI. Exact time and location to be determined and will be communicated to registrants.
The Midwest area was hit by several tornadoes throughout Friday, May 16, with more projected to hit throughout this weekend. Several fatalities and injuries have been reported, and many communities are dealing with widespread damage following this outbreak.
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SDIA Disaster Response Mission:Southeast Storm Response
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will deploy on a Disaster Response Mission (DRM) to the Southeast United States in response to recent severe storm activity.
DRM Update- Hurricane Milton
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) will be deploying a Disaster Response Team to Florida to assist devastated communities in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Our team will meet at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers, Arkansas on Tuesday October 15th at 8:00 am and prepare to depart by 9:00 am.
DRM- Hurricane Milton
SDIA is currently monitoring the progress of Hurricane Milton. A final deployment decision has not been made, but there will likely be significant damage and communities that need our help.
Disaster Response Mission: Janesville, WI 2024
n the wake of the tornadoes that have devastated the community of Janesville, WI, our team has mobilized to assist the community. Our teams will be working together with our local first responders and emergency management personnel to help any way we can.
DISASTER RESPONSE MISSION: NWA STATUS UPDATE
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance is coordinating from the Center for Nonprofits (1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR 72756) parking lot. The back lot where the Sheep Dog vehicles are parked. There will be a daily meet-up and safety brief at 08:30 AM, every day through the weekend. To go out with a team be at the safety briefing.
We will have volunteer t-shirts for you but supplies are limited, if you have previous DRM attire please wear that. Please wear jeans and heavy shoes, bring gloves and if you have any personal safety equipment.