Welcome to Restoration Domination! In this episode, host Rico Garcia Jr welcomes special guests Heather Shapter and Doug Quinn from the United Survivors Disaster Relief (USDR), a 501c3 organization dedicated to aiding disaster victims. Discover how disaster survivors often become the most effective disaster volunteers, leveraging their firsthand experience to provide crucial support. Learn about USDR's unique approach, reaching some of the most underserved areas during disasters, ensuring help gets where it's needed most. Understand that every individual has a role to play during disasters, whether it's rebuilding homes, distributing essentials, offering a warm meal, or providing emotional support. Join Rico Garcia Jr, Heather Shapter, and Doug Quinn on Restoration Domination for essential insights into disaster relief and how everyone can make a meaningful impact. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and stay tuned for more inspiring episodes!
Top Takeaways:
1. Disaster Survivors make the best Disaster Volunteers
2. Some of the most needy areas in a disaster often go without help so USDR goes straight there
3. Everyone has a part to play during a disaster whether it is to put their houses together, pass out warm meals, give out supplies or just give a hug and listening ear.
Find our Guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-shapter-8515933
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefootnBlonde?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Website: www.unitedsurvivorsrelief.org
Company Phone # 1-833-8-RELIEF
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedSurvivorsDisasterRelief/
Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=B5TMEN9DPQAUQ
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