← All case studies
All Hands and Hearts
Climate & Disaster

From Hurricane Devastation to National Engagement: How We Helped All Hands and Hearts Reach New Heights

50,000
Organic Views
Produced content in disaster-prone areas
1
Production Day
https://dcnhknoai5j4e.cloudfront.net/clients/vertical-all-hands-hearts-1.mp4.mp4
https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6686ab4d7271acf416579fdc/6aa076fe421cf6d7116eeacf_all-hands-and-hearts-hurricane-ian-recovery-poster.jpg
The organization

All Hands and Hearts addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. They mobilize volunteers to rebuild homes, schools, and infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and resilience. Since its inception, All Hands and Hearts has impacted over 1.2 million lives across 20 countries.

The goal

All Hands and Hearts sought to showcase their disaster recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. Their goal was to highlight the dedication of their volunteers and and connect with audiences on a national scale, driving engagement and positioning the organization as a leader in disaster recovery.

What we made

We created a video campaign that highlighted their work in Florida by documenting the efforts of volunteers rebuilding homes and schools, capturing not just their actions but also their motivations. We brought attention to the resilience of the impacted communities and the humanity driving the recovery efforts. The content was designed to amplify the organization’s mission and connect with a broader audience.

What happened

In a matter of weeks, the video campaign gained significant traction across social media, elevating All Hands and Hearts’ national visibility. By shining a spotlight on the volunteers and communities served, the campaign helped position the organization as a trusted leader in disaster recovery, sparking conversations and inspiring greater support for their mission

The full story

Rebuilding Communities After Hurricane Ian: The Impact of All Hands and Hearts

When natural disasters strike, the aftermath often leaves communities in urgent need of support. All Hands and Hearts, a nonprofit dedicated to disaster relief and community rebuilding, stepped up to help those affected by Hurricane Ian — focusing not just on repairing structures, but restoring hope and resilience.

To amplify their mission and share their story on a national scale, they partnered with Happy Productions. Our team joined them at their Florida build site, where volunteers from across the country were working tirelessly to rebuild homes and lives in the wake of the devastating storm.

Through authentic interviews with volunteers, we captured the motivations and emotions driving these individuals — stories of selflessness, compassion, and determination. This is the science behind why donor storytelling videos work: when audiences see the human face behind a cause, they connect and engage at a much deeper level.

The result was a video campaign that generated 50,000+ organic views in a matter of weeks — from a single day of production. Content resonated deeply across social platforms, sparking national conversations about disaster recovery and positioning All Hands and Hearts as a trusted leader in long-term relief efforts.

For nonprofits considering a similar strategy, explore our fundraising campaign video production services or see what nonprofit video production costs in 2026.

Want results like All Hands and Hearts? Let's talk about your nonprofit's video strategy.

In their words

Straight from the client.

The people who commissioned this campaign, on camera and unscripted.

In their words
Where it ran

Where it ran

Screens from the feeds this work was made for.

Where it ran

Want numbers like these on your next campaign?

Answer four questions and we'll email you the plan that fits — what we'd film for your programs, how often, and how that compares to an agency or a full-time hire. No sales call required.

A two-person Happy Productions crew filming in a partner NGO field office
A Happy Productions crew rigging overhead diffusion on a remote ranch hilltop
A Happy Productions sound stage built out with lighting grid, monitors and two cameras
Our own crew and our own kit — on four continents, in field offices, sound stages and living rooms.
Unlimited videos. Four productions a year, anywhere in the world. 500,000 guaranteed views.