About Minuteman Disaster Response
Every year, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires strike communities across the U.S., leaving families struggling to recover. Local resources are often stretched thin -roughly 70% of fire departments rely on volunteers, and even well-meaning helpers can unintentionally create risks without proper training. Minuteman Disaster Response (MDR) fills that gap.
What began with a small group of volunteers from North Texas stepping into disaster recovery has grown into a nationwide network of trained men and women who are ready at a moment’s notice. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve grown into a nationwide network of vetted volunteers, ready to respond safely and at no cost to the individuals and communities we serve.
Our trained volunteer teams specialize in essential recovery work: clearing trees and debris, mucking and gutting, and restoring homes to safety and accessibility. By arriving fully self-sufficient and equipped, we ensure local jurisdictions aren’t burdened and families receive help they can trust.
With 89% of every donated dollar going directly to relief work, MDR combines speed, skill, and integrity - bringing trained, trustworthy volunteers to communities when they need it most.
By the Numbers:
Founded: 2011 | Total Deployments: 75+ | States Served: 20+
Volunteers: 600+ across 41 states | 2025 Deployments (YTD): 12 deployments | 7 states
Primary Disaster Types: Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Floods, Wildfires
Chainsaw Operations
Heavy Equipment Operations
Minuteman Disaster Response exists to bring hope in the immediate aftermath of disasters by deploying self-sufficient volunteer teams that areequipped, trained, and ready to serve at no cost to those who need it most.
Since our founding in 2011, MDR has significantly expanded its volunteer base and service reach, now supporting communities across the United States. We currently have more willing volunteers than ever, and we are literally busting at the seams to keep up with the growing need for additional staff, tools, equipment, and facilities to support them.
While this is an exciting milestone, it also presents a significant challenge. Sustaining our operations while expanding the resources needed to serve even more communities requires substantial funding.
Thank you for your consideration. Your support will directly impact our ability to deliver rapid disaster relief, bringing hope and assistance to families and communities in need. Every dollar truly makes a difference in ensuring we are always prepared to serve others.
At Minuteman Disaster Response, we believe every person deserves safety, dignity, and compassion in the aftermath of disaster. Guided by our core values - Faith, Integrity, Family, Safety, Service, and Communication - we serve communities with fairness, respect, and without discrimination. Disasters do not discriminate, and neither do we.
Organization name
Minuteman Disaster Response
Causes
Public Safety
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
Address
1512 Bray Central Drive Suite 200