ABOUT 72: THE MISSION
72: The Mission, a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to disaster preparedness, emergency response training, and humanitarian aid in Northeast Tennessee and beyond. Our faith-based initiatives provide essential relief to those affected by crises, support for addiction recovery, and assistance for trafficking victims, while also offering community training. Leveraging advanced communication strategies, including our in-house studio and video production, we aim to educate and mobilize communities before, during, and after disasters. Together, we strive to build a more prepared and connected society through awareness, training, and recovery efforts.
Initiatives
1. Disaster Preparedness & Response Training
• Emergency Preparedness Education: Workshops and community drills for disaster scenarios (floods, tornadoes, power grid failures, etc.).
• First Aid, CPR, & Trauma Response: Certification courses in partnership with the Red Cross, local EMS, and healthcare providers.
• Community Search & Rescue Training: Training on urban and rural search & rescue, debris clearing, and basic crisis response.
• FEMA & CERT Programs: Establishing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and offering FEMA-endorsed courses.
• Collaboration with First Responders: Strengthening partnerships with fire departments, EMS, police, and emergency management agencies.
2. Community Support Resilience & Infrastructure
• Disaster Recovery & Rebuilding Assistance: Providing skilled volunteer teams for post-disaster cleanup and home repairs.
• Emergency Housing & Shelter Operations: Setting up temporary shelters and training community members to operate them effectively.
• Food & Resource Distribution Centers: Partnering with local food banks and relief organizations for disaster stockpiling.
• Grid Resilience & Alternative Energy Training: Teaching sustainable power solutions (solar, generators, water filtration).
3. Survival & Self-Sufficiency Education
• Wilderness & Urban Survival Skills: Training in navigation, fire-making, shelter-building, and emergency foraging.
• Water Purification & Food Storage: Long-term food preservation, rainwater collection, and purification techniques.
• Emergency Communication & HAM Radio Training: Educating on off-grid communication methods for disasters.
4. Security & Safety Training
• Situational Awareness & Personal Safety: Teaching individuals how to identify and avoid threats in everyday situations.
• Self-Defense & De-escalation Training: Courses on unarmed self-defense, de-escalation, and conflict resolution.
• Firearms Safety & Tactical Training: Partnering with certified instructors for concealed carry, home defense, and church security courses.
• Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention: Educating communities on digital threats, scams, and identity protection.
5. Faith-Based Crisis Support & Counseling
• Chaplaincy & Trauma Counseling: Offering faith-based emotional and spiritual support training.
• Support for Disaster Victims & First Responders: Establishing crisis response teams to provide counseling after disasters or traumatic events.
• Faith & Community Resilience Initiatives: Organizing prayer networks, community support groups, and crisis intervention efforts.
Why This Matters for Northeast Tennessee
• The region is vulnerable to flooding, severe storms, and other emergencies, requiring proactive community preparedness.
• Many rural areas lack immediate access to emergency services, increasing the need for self-sufficiency training.
• Strengthening community partnerships will reduce response time and improve recovery efforts.
• This initiative aligns with county emergency management goals and can serve as a model for regional preparedness.
