Outagamie County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)

Overview

The Outagamie County VOAD fosters communication and coordination with local government and voluntary organizations in Outagamie County. Our mission is to promote efficient, streamlined service delivery to people and animals affected by disaster and eliminating unnecessary duplication of effort throughout the four phases of disaster: mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.

Participating Agencies

Member Organizations

American Red Cross

Mission Statement: "The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors."

For more information, visit American Red Cross - Wisconsin Chapter website.

Catholic Charities Integrated Crisis & Community Services

Mission statement: "Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Inc., was established in 1918 and is dedicated to serve those living within the 16 counties the diocese covers in Northeastern Wisconsin. Our outreach to communities covers an abundance of needs, from mental health services to financial health education and more. Our goal is to continue to create a safe, supportive haven in the areas which we proudly serve."

For more information, visit Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay website.

 

Civil Air Patrol

Mission statement: "Volunteers serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures."

For more information, visit Civil Air Patrol - Great Lakes Region website. 

Community Clothes Closet

Mission statement: "To provide free clothing to all people in need."

For more information, visit Community Clothes Closet website.

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

Mission statement: "To solve hunger."

For more information, visit Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin website.

Fox Valley Humane Association

Mission statement: "Removing barriers for pets and their people by providing a continuum of expert care, education, and connections to community resources."

For more information, visit Fox Valley Humane Association website.

Fox Cities Victim Response Team

Mission statement: "Our mission is to ensure that victims/survivors, witnesses of crime, and those experiencing other traumatic crises are treated with dignity, respect, fairness, compassion, courtesy, and sensitivity."

For more information, visit Fox Cities Victim Crisis Response Team website. 

 

Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC)

Mission statement: "ITDRC provides connectivity, volunteer support, and technology services to communities and relief organizations impacted by disasters."

For more information, visit Information Technology Disaster Resource Center website. 

 

K9 Emergency Response Team (KERT)

For more information, visit K9 Emergency Response Team (KERT) website.

K9SOS Search and Rescue Team

For more information, visit K9SOS Search and Rescue Team website.

LEAVEN

Mission statement: "LEAVEN empowers people in crisis by providing financial assistance, resource coordination, and case management to guide them toward stability."

For more information, visit LEAVEN website. 

 

Outagamie County ARES/RACES

For more information, visitEast Central Districtwebsite.

Outagamie County Community Response Team (CERT)

Mission Statement: "Outagamie County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) serves our community through emergency preparedness education and efficient, effective and selfless volunteer response during and after times of disaster."

For more information, visit our CERT website.

Salvation Army

Mission statement: "The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination."

For more information, visit The Salvation Army - Fox Cities website. 

 

St. Joseph Food Program

Mission statement: "Supplementing nutritional needs, free of charge, for the economically distressed within our local communities."

For more information, visit St. Joseph Food Program website. 

 

Team Rubicon

Mission statement: "Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Our vision is to support humanity and build resiliency for vulnerable communities across the world."

For more information, visit Team Rubicon - North Branch website. 

 

United Way 2-1-1

Mission statement: "United Way Fox Cities improves lives by bringing diverse people together to build a stronger, more caring community for everyone."

For more information, visit United Way Fox Cities website. 

Valley Builders Association

Mission statement: "Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities is a member-driven organization dedicated to advocating for all aspects of housing, connecting those in the building industry and providing opportunities for our members’ businesses to succeed."

For more information, visit Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities website.

 

Valley Mounted Volunteers

Mission statement:

  • "To aid and assist local and county officials.
  • To provide search and rescue efforts.
  • To aid and assist in general public safety in area communities.
  • To encourage participation in group activities.
  • To provide training for horse and rider, and ground crew, to ensure overall safety of members and community."

For more information, visit Valley Mounted Volunteers website. 

Volunteer Fox Cities

For more information, visit Volunteer Fox Cities website.

Non-Member Organizations

City of Appleton Emergency Management

For more information, visit City of Appleton Emergency Management website.

Outagamie County Emergency Management

Outagamie County Public Health

For more information, visit Outagamie County Public Health website.

How to Get Involved

If you as an individual are interested in volunteering, check out the websites and mission statements of the participating agencies above. 

If your organization is interested in joining Outagamie County VOAD, please reach out to Paula Van De Leygraaf, paula.vandeleygraaf@outagamie.org