All Hands and Hearts
Volunteer-powered disaster relief focused on rebuilding homes and communities
Our editorial assessment
All Hands and Hearts occupies a distinctive niche in disaster relief: the long-term rebuilding phase that begins after the cameras leave and the emergency responders go home. Their volunteer-powered model keeps costs low while providing meaningful engagement for people who want to do more than write a cheque. With over 50,000 volunteers deployed and 15,000+ homes rebuilt, they have demonstrated that well-organised volunteer labour can achieve professional-quality construction at a fraction of the cost of contractor-based approaches. Their Smart Response® methodology brings data-driven planning to volunteer deployment, and their 4-star Charity Navigator rating reflects strong accountability.
The problem they're solving
The rebuilding phase after a disaster is often the longest and most underfunded part of the recovery process. Families can wait years for permanent housing after a hurricane, earthquake, or flood. All Hands and Hearts accelerates this process while channelling volunteer energy into measurable, lasting outcomes.
About All Hands and Hearts
All Hands and Hearts has deployed 50,000+ volunteers to rebuild 15,000+ homes and schools.
Where your dollar goes
How this score was produced
The GiveWise score is our own editorial assessment, produced with a weighted rubric covering program spending, transparency and governance, evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and leadership. It draws on publicly available reports from independent evaluators such as GiveWell, Charity Navigator, and CharityWatch, but it is not a rating issued or endorsed by any of those organisations. Read the full methodology →