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Come Help us with the Upcoming Oasis of Hope Exercise!

We are grateful for an upcoming opportunity to conduct a tent-raising exercise that will soon take place; the Oasis of Hope was last erected in May 2015! This will be a great opportunity to connect with the HFI family and to learn the process of setting up the tent, which will be extremely useful when we deploy the tent in a future disaster.

This exercise will serve a dual purpose:

  • It will increase our knowledge base amongst HFI Reservists and volunteers who may be called upon to erect the tent in the future in the aftermath of a disaster event. 
  • It is an expression of commitment to Grace Chapel, a strategic partner here in middle Tennessee.  The church is hosting a regional gathering of Christian leaders and has asked that we erect the tent in support of their efforts.  (HFI will receive good exposure and positive PR in the process.)

Grace Chapel is a strong local partner and financial supporter of HFI. They also accommodate our need for space to store equipment, and sponsor our annual training at their location.  We are grateful for them!

Your Help Is Needed!

We are looking for volunteers who can help assist with the set up and take down of the tent.

We will begin the setup process by moving all the tools, tent and equipment to the site at the church in Leipers Fork:

3279 Southall Road, Franklin, TN 37064

If you are able and interested in helping, please text Karen the following information @ 717-437-5448 --  or feel free to call if you have any questions.

  • Name
  • Date/Time you can help

Any amount of time you can give will be greatly appreciated!

Set-up / Tear-down Schedule

Monday, August 28th

  • Morning: Load & Move all tools, supplies and equipment from HFI storage located at:  Secure Storage of  Cool Springs 1830 General George Patton Drive,  Franklin, TN 37067 
  • Morning: Move trailer with tent frame and canvas to site. 
  • Afternoon: Site Prep - Lay out and square the tent foot print and bases.

Tuesday, August 29th

  • Morning: Finish site prep & begin unloading tent framing
  • Afternoon: Finish unloading and laying out tent components

Wednesday, August 30th

  • Morning: Assemble individual frames & raise
  • Afternoon: Install the roof canvas and side panels.

Sunday, September 3rd

  • Dissassemble tent, pack canvas & load frames

Tuesday, September 5th

  • Assistance with unloading and putting tools & supplies back in storage

Time-Lapse of May 2015 Set-up

This 1:16 video covers the laying out of the tent on a Wednesday morning, and the completion on Thursday afternoon. The final steps (which we will not do in this drill) include the set up of the inside with tables, chairs and lights -- all necessary to create the warm, welcoming atmosphere we desire to offer those who come to the Oasis of Hope for comfort and help.

 

Extending our heartfelt thanks to all our HFI Reservists who can join us!