For Nonprofit Partners
Grounded Boots Relief works alongside other nonprofits and volunteer organizations to strengthen disaster response and recovery efforts across the Southeast. We believe that collaboration creates the most effective path toward helping communities rebuild. Our focus is on communication, coordination, and filling operational gaps that allow other organizations to do their work more efficiently.
Our Range of Response
Grounded Boots Relief operates within a 500-mile radius of our headquarters in Henderson County, North Carolina. This range covers much of the Southeastern United States, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and nearby regions.
By maintaining this operational footprint, we can respond quickly, coordinate efficiently, and build lasting relationships with partner organizations. Staying within this radius allows us to strengthen collaboration, share accurate field information, and support nonprofit partners where our resources and expertise have the greatest impact.
Our Role in Collaborative Response
Grounded Boots Relief specializes in post-disaster reconnaissance and logistical support.
We deploy small, trained teams into affected areas to collect verified field data and share it with partner organizations, emergency managers, and VOADs. Our on-the-ground assessments help determine where resources are needed most, allowing each organization to focus its energy where it can have the greatest impact.
Our services include:
Field reconnaissance and initial damage assessments
Communication support between agencies and volunteers
Delivery of critical supplies such as propane, generators, and water when local access is limited
Mapping and reporting to support decision-making and deployment planning
We aim to serve as a bridge between local responders and larger networks, improving coordination and reducing duplication of effort.
Coordination and Integration
Collaboration in Action
We understand that every organization has a distinct mission and capacity. Grounded Boots Relief is designed to complement other groups. We integrate within existing structures, supporting logistics, field operations, and communications when additional hands or vehicles are needed.
Through our partnerships with local VOADs, community groups, and other nonprofits, we help create a clearer picture of needs on the ground. This collaboration ensures that aid reaches people faster, resources are used efficiently, and communities recover more completely.
Our Volunteer Organization Liaison
Laura Block, Volunteer Organization Liaison and Advisory Panelist
Laura Block brings extensive experience in both medical and disaster response leadership. She holds a BA in Biochemistry and a Doctorate in Pharmacy and is a retired clinical hospital pharmacist. Since 1997, Laura has volunteered as an event medic and has served with both the CA-4 and GA-3 Disaster Medical Assistance Teams from 2001 to 2011.
In 2017, Laura joined Team Rubicon as a volunteer leader and now supports the Membership function for the Eastern Half of the United States. Her work extends deeply into the disaster response community through her role with North Carolina Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (NC VOAD), where she serves as Treasurer, a member of the State Emergency Response Team, and co-chair of the Volunteer Management Committee.
As Grounded Boots Relief’s Nonprofit Liaison, Laura serves as our connection to partner organizations and VOAD networks. She helps align our efforts with state and national coordination groups, ensuring collaboration remains effective, safe, and mission-driven.
Connect with Us
We are always open to new partnerships that align with our mission of readiness, communication, and relief.
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