As you can imagine, being a 501(c)3, we operate on a budget based on fundraising, direct donations, and in-kind donations.  Depending on your mission, we may partner in a fundraiser in real-time to raise funds as a team.  Some circumstances allow us to respond immediately with funds on hand.  We work throughout the year in order to build a budget for these instances.  However, in most cases, we launch a joint fundraising campaign to acquire the assets needed to complete the mission.  No matter what, we are the Mule Men.  We deliver the goods.  Because it is only relief when it is delivered.