Grassroots Compassion: Tonya Damron’s Journey of Hope After Hurricane Helen

Host Jeff Crank speaks with Tonya Damron, a professional photographer whose life took a transformative turn when Hurricane Helen devastated communities from Florida to Virginia. In this moving episode of American Potential, Tonya shares her powerful story of stepping into action, launching grassroots relief efforts, and starting her nonprofit, Project 320, to help those left behind by government response. From witnessing heartbreaking devastation to delivering RVs and supplies to families in need, Tonya recounts the incredible generosity of Americans and the unyielding spirit of communities rallying together. Hear how one woman’s passion and faith turned into a mission to rebuild lives—and how grassroots efforts continue to outpace bureaucracies in providing meaningful help. Be inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and learn how you can support these efforts to make a difference in times of crisis.