American Red Cross’ Post

🙏 Our hearts go out to the victims and their families affected by the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. We stand together in solidarity during this difficult time. 💔 #CommunityStrong #EndGunViolence #PrayersForGeorgia #JEPP 📢 As a nonprofit organization dedicated to emergency preparedness, we are committed to building resilience and ensuring the safety of all communities. Together, let's work towards a future where incidents like these are prevented. 🤝 #SafetyFirst #PreparednessMatters #EmergencyPreparedness ℹ️ For more information on how we are working to protect and prepare communities, visit our website: www.jepp.org. 🌐 #CommunitySafety #SpreadLove #StandTogether 📣 Share this post to spread awareness and support for those affected. Together, we can make a difference. 🌍 👇 Find out more about the incident and the work we do in the first comment below. 👇

How are you spending your free time? In the agency of others? Giving to your local community? Finding happiness in giving your time and energy for free to a cause? What’s keeping you from giving one hour to your local homeless shelter, food bank or dog shelter? You can create change, you can have an impact on your local communities and you can teach your kids to give because in giving we receive (see YouTube, Adam Grant “Takers” if you’re not convinced). This is Toby. Each Saturday I volunteer at the dog shelter and he brings me so much joy to walk and play with. He needs a home and until someone adopts him, myself and our volunteers are all he has. And what a great dog he is! Can you imagine what the world would be like if we all gave a little to our communities? Go do something for your community (and stop with the excuses, try it)! If you need ideas, message me!

Over the last 48 hours, we’ve witnessed thousands of people without power, flooded roads, damaged buildings, and a lack of essential resources. In times like these, organizations and local nonprofits must consider how we can effectively show up for our community. -How can we provide resources and support in innovative ways during disasters and unexpected emergencies? -What are some creative ways your organization can engage in community care during these challenging times? Let's talk about it!

September is FEMA's National Preparedness Month, and now is the perfect time to boost your city's resilience. This month, I'm sharing 7 key FEMA grants that could make all the difference. The next up? #5 Emergency Food and Shelter Program https://hubs.li/Q02PWSwH0 The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a FEMA-funded program that supplements and expands ongoing work of local nonprofit and governmental social service organizations to provide shelter, food and supportive services to individuals and families who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, hunger and/or homelessness. Want to quickly identify all the weather-vulnerable dwellings in your city? City Detect's AI-powered platform helps cities across the US map housing conditions to find tarps on roofs, broken windows, and more. Contact us today to start the conversation: https://hubs.li/Q02PWSym0 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness #Resilience #AIforGood #SmartCities

🧡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 🧡 When you sign up to give monthly, this offers a significant long-term impact, allowing us to foster a deeper connection to our mission of helping those experiencing homelessness. Learn about the benefits of becoming a monthly donor, and 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐑𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘! https://bit.ly/4apD4Bp

*Pont-Sondé: A Heartbreaking Tragedy That Demands Our Action* I’ve been sitting with a heavy heart since I learned about the massacre in Pont-Sondé, Haiti. Over *70* lives innocent infants, women, and men were taken in an act of pure cruelty by the _Gran Grif gang._ Their homes were destroyed, and their families torn apart. And what’s worse, this tragedy could have been prevented warnings were issued, but nothing was done. It’s hard not to feel angry and deeply saddened by this. I think about the people who fled in fear, the children who will grow up without their families, and the feeling of abandonment by those meant to protect them. 1. The Power of Solidarity: 🤲 In moments like this, I believe we have a choice. We can sit back and let the sadness paralyze us, or we can turn that grief into action. The survivors of Pont-Sondé need us they need solidarity. Whether through donations, sharing their story, or pressuring our governments to act, we can all play a part in helping rebuild lives. 2. Facing a Failed System: 💔 It’s hard to accept that this could have been avoided. The authorities knew about the threat and still failed to act. This isn’t just about violence; it’s about a system that allows it to flourish. We must speak up and demand real accountability from those in power. 3. A Personal Call for Peace: 💬 This tragedy has me reflecting deeply on what peace truly means. It’s not just the absence of war it’s the freedom to live without fear. It’s the responsibility we have to each other as human beings. I’m committed, more than ever, to fighting for peace and being a voice for those who have been silenced. I’m sharing this today not just to mourn, but to invite all of you to take action. Haiti deserves better, and so does every nation struggling with violence. Let’s stand together, even if our hearts are heavy, and fight for a world where tragedies like Pont-Sondé don’t happen again. If you feel moved by this, please share your thoughts or ways we can contribute to peace in the comments. Let’s make sure this heartbreak leads to something better. 💬👇 #GriefIntoAction #SolidarityForHaiti #PeaceForAll #JusticeForPontSonde #EndTheViolence #HumanDignity #LinkedInCreator

more than just housing.

"Imagine the possibilities!" Meet Crisis Assistance Ministry! This summer, you can make possibilities reality for Charlotte-Mecklenburg families in need of help, hope, and understanding. Learn more about Crisis Assistance Ministry and their "Non-Event' (now through August 31st) in our feature story below! https://lnkd.in/dvB5tuvF

With record-breaking heat, summer is especially harmful on unhoused people. If you want to lend a helping hand, this list of highly rated organizations that work to reduce homelessness is a good place to start. Learn more about these organizations and how you can support them: https://bit.ly/4cvclFj

One of the main areas of improvement out of 19/20 fires was a the ability for community to access funds without an extensive level of red tape. Sure, there does need to be some checks and balances but (for example) asking someone for their birth certificate prior to allocating funds when all their possessions have been burnt is probably not the smartest move. I mean community can verify. It’s organisations like this that have an approach of “can do” in times when people’s mental health is not what it should be and the stress of the situation is high. Well done and an excellent case study for others to look at moving forward. Community is usually very honest with feedback. #winning #changeforthebest #community #recovery #listening #enabling #support #relief #thankyou