SITUATION REPORT: Hope Force is helping West Virginia homeowners clean up, but we need your help.

Dear friend,

Just over a week ago, communities in the northern panhandle of West Virginia were hit with a sudden and severe flash flood. This storm dropped 2.5 to 4 inches of rain in under an hour, and neighborhoods like Elm Grove, Triadelphia, and Valley Grove were overwhelmed.

Water surged into homes, filled basements with mud and debris, washed out roads and bridges, and swept vehicles into swollen creeks. One thing we heard repeatedly from the community was: “We’ve never seen water like this before.” Now, families are left grappling with damaged homes, disrupted livelihoods, reeling from precious lives lost, and facing a daunting recovery.

Right now, Hope Force is on the ground, stepping in to help. We're working side by side with homeowners to muck out basements, clear debris, and help jumpstart the long road to recovery.

The first homeowner we served, Ron, was overwhelmed by the damage. His basement flooded with 4 feet of water leaving behind 5 to 6 inches of mud and silt. With ongoing back issues, the task felt impossible to do alone. Over the next few days, our team worked to completely clean out and gut the space. As we wrapped up, we gathered around Ron to pray—asking that our time together would not only bring relief to his home, but a renewed sense of hope in the days ahead.

Would you consider giving to support this effort right now?

Your donation provides support to keep our volunteers in motion—bringing not just cleanup, but hope. Together, we can help families reclaim their homes and help to restore community and resilience.

And if you're a trained Reservist, let us know of your availability and sign up to deploy.

Thank you for helping us be the hands and feet of Jesus in West Virginia.

-The Hope Force Team