Organized by Lantern Light Foundation · Nonprofit 501(c)(3) · EIN 12-3456789
Sighting?Call the tip line now — 222-555-0123·Call 911 for an in-progress sighting
How to help

Volunteer

Claim a specific task from the board, or leave your contact details so the family's coordination team can reach you when help is needed.

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Claim a task from the board

The task board lists what the family needs today: printing and posting flyers, phone calls to tow yards and hospitals, map checks you can do from your couch, and supply runs. Claim with your name and contact info — a coordinator may call to coordinate details.

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Sign up to help

Leave your name and email and the family's coordination team can reach you when specific help is needed. Your details are only visible to the coordination team — never shown publicly.

Volunteer with the supporting nonprofit

Lantern Light Foundation takes volunteer applications directly: example.org/volunteer

Support the search

Can't volunteer time? Most-needed items (new or lightly used):

  • Boots (sizes vary)
  • Binoculars
  • Snake gaiters
  • Flashlights & headlamps
  • Hi-vis safety vests
  • Backpacks
Supply registry →

Lantern Light Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — donations are tax-deductible. All donation options

Ground rules
  • Sightings and tips never get posted here or on social media — they go to the tip line (222-555-0123), or 911 if someone may be in danger right now.
  • Never enter private property without the landowner's permission.
  • Helpers support the family — the investigation belongs to law enforcement.
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