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Dear Friends,

With summer winding down, World Cares Center is ready for a busy month of September. As you may know, World Cares Center was founded in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack, providing support to responders and volunteers, and honoring those that made the ultimate sacrifice. With our continued evolution, we honor the resilient spirit of our Ready Responders and pay homage to those we lost by training and protecting the Ready Responders that are the first to take action when disaster strikes.

During September's preparedness month we are proud to be collaborating with AmeriCorps and 9/11 Day to launch a Ready Responder Training Initiative. This initiative turns the phrase "Never Forget" into meaningful action. The Ready Responders 9/11 Initiative invites participants to take part in a 2.5-hour training session, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to effectively respond in times of crisis. Trainees will also receive Ready Responder Packs, which include volunteer protective equipment and a Ready Responders tee shirt. Participants are invited to be a part of a national movement and an “I am a Ready Responder” video. The initiative is already underway. Learn more and schedule a training HERE.

I would also like to remind you that our annual Stars Under the Stars fundraising event is taking place on September 19th at Fornino, Brooklyn Bridge Park. This is a special evening that allows us to honor and thank Ready Responders, community volunteers, and front-line emergency workers. It is also serves to raise awareness and critical funds for World Cares and our mission to train and protect. Shelli Sonstein, co-host of Q104.3 NYC Radio’s “Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show” and the iHeart Radio “9/11 Stories” Podcast will co-host the event and we will also be honoring Elizabeth Crowley, President & CEO of the Building Trades Employers Association, with a Lifetime of Service Award for her steadfast dedication to protecting responders and frontline workers. For more information on attending, sponsoring, and donating, please see below or click HERE.

September will be filled with our training sessions, which include sessions focusing on stress management and emotional resilience. Please see below for more details.

I hope you have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend. As always, thank you for your support as we continue carrying out our mission to train and protect our Ready Responders.

Lisa Orloff

World Cares Center

Founder and President

We are thrilled to present our highly anticipated annual fundraiser, Stars Under the Stars. Join us as we celebrate the community, resilience and enduring spirit of Ready Responders, community volunteers and front-line emergency workers, and give thanks to their commitment to disaster response and recovery. The event raises funds to support World Cares Center's mission to train and protect Ready Responders, continue building a global network, and offer timely support when crisis occurs.

September 19, 2024

Fornino, Brooklyn Bridge Park

6:00 - 9:00 PM

VIP Cocktail Hour 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Please join our special guest and co-host Shelli Sonstein, co-host of Q104.3 NYC Radio's "Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show” and the iHeart Radio “9/11 Stories” Podcast as we thank our volunteers and support World Cares Center's mission to train and protect Ready Responders.

Help us honor this year's Lifetime of Service Awardee Elizabeth Crowley, President & CEO of the Building Trade Employers Association, for her steadfast dedication to protecting our responders and front-line workers.

A special thank you will be extended to Elizabeth Gatz, Nimat Haque, Steve Goodrich and Gayathri Punukollu, our valued tech volunteers who assisted in the redesign of WCC’s Knowledge and Communication Center.

Enjoy Fornino’s best dishes prepared by Iron Skillet Master Chef Michael Ayoub. Sip on a specialty Tito’s cocktail or quench your thirst with a craft beer from Brooklyn Brewery.

Your support will help us train citizens to become Ready Responders and support those on the front lines of disaster response.

Become a Sponsor

Transforming "Never Forget" into Action: World Cares Center Launches Ready Responders 9/11 Initiative Supported by 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps

Training Offered in September and October and Centered on the

September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

In a timely and powerful collaboration, World Cares Center, AmeriCorps, and 9/11 Day have joined forces to launch a Ready Responder Training Initiative aimed at empowering individuals to take the first step in becoming a Ready Responder. As we approach the anniversary of 9/11 and the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, this program seeks to turn the phrase “Never Forget” into meaningful action.

The Ready Responders 9/11 Initiative invites participants to take part in a 2.5-hour training session, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to effectively respond in times of crisis. Trainees will also receive Ready Responder Packs, which include volunteer protective equipment and a Ready Responders tee shirt. Participants will have the unique opportunity to create a personalized “I am a Ready Responder” video, further cementing their commitment to community resilience and preparedness.

Learn more and sign up HERE.

Active Shooter Safety

Join us and Andrew Bershad, Founder and CEO of Flying Aces Enterprises, to discuss active shooter safety. Andrew began his NYC EMS career in 1991 where he worked the 911 system throughout the five boroughs. In 1995, he joined the NYPD as a Police Officer in Brooklyn, and later joined the Narcotics Division, where he worked numerous high profile cases before joining ESU in 2002. Shortly after joining ESU, Andrew was promoted to Detective where he continued to work many high profile cases. In 2004, he was accepted into the NYC Task Force 1 which coordinated with FEMA disaster relief efforts in which he would respond to many natural disasters around the world in order to provide relief. In 2006, he became a Paramedic which furthered his medical career within the NYPD which then allowed him to begin training others within his division.

Roundtable sessions are open to individuals and groups.

September 26, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Via Zoom

Introduction to Emotional Resiliency

Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.

Lunch and Learn sessions are FREE and open to individuals and groups.

Please join us! Register HERE

September 17, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Via Zoom

This free training and materials are produced under grant number SH-000047-SH3 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Managers

September 4, 2024

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This is a closed session for members of Catholic Charities of NY.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Session One: Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Mangers

Session Two: Developing a Resilient Worker Program Part 1

September 9, 2024

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This is a closed session for members of RiseBoro.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency

Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times

September 10, 2024

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This is a closed session for members of Make the Road.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency

Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times

September 14, 2024

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This is a closed session for members of All Nations Chaplains Association.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Developing a Resilient Worker Program Part 2

September 16, 2024

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This is a closed session for members of RiseBoro.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Introduction to Emotional Resiliency

September 16, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

This is a closed session for members of Commonpoint Queens.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency

Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times

September 18, 2024

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This is a closed session for members of Concern Housing.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Helping Others Through Difficult Times

September 23, 2024

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This is a closed session for members of Commonpoint Queens.

World Cares Center provides free training on safety, emotional resiliency, and disaster volunteerism, as well as disaster management for leaders. Whether you prefer in-person training at your location or in our training center, virtual sessions via Zoom, or self-paced online courses through www.disastervolunteerismacademy.org, we have options to suit your needs.

Take advantage of this opportunity to equip yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in times of crisis. To schedule your training, simply email us today and start your journey towards becoming a valuable disaster volunteer.

Schedule your training today

World Cares Center's Resilient Worker Initiative

This critically important Free program consists of two training tracks, one for workers and one for managers.

The worker track offers a one-hour Emotional Resiliency and Suicide Prevention Training and a 3-hour Helping Others module.

The managers track offers one hour Managing Managers Stress followed by a four-hour Developing a Resiliency Program module.

Reserve your free training today!

Join the growing list of organizations that have signed on to use the Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential as their foundational training.

To schedule a training for your group of 12 or more click Here.

This training is supported by Rutgers University Atlantic COHST and Con Edison.

Reserve your free training today!

Hope, Love and Courage

The Hope, Love and Courage program was founded during the September 11th relief effort at our community center, September Space, for rescue workers, disaster volunteers and survivors. This program has been adapted for other audiences and we have been recently offering this program to Ukrainian children and their parents or caregivers. World Cares Center, with two decades of experience in emotional resilience, mental health and art therapy, has created a guidebook for caregivers that includes a coloring book for affected children and a journal for young adults. These publications have been translated into several languages to help child survivors manage their trauma and grief.

Learn more about Hope, Love and Courage HERE.

Learn more about our continued work with the people of Ukraine HERE.

Developing a Worker Resiliency Program

World Cares Center hosted a virtual Lunch and Learn training - Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Managers. Participants discussed potential strategies and programs to implement in their workplace and improve the wellbeing of their staff members.

Are you interested in developing a worker resiliency program for your organization? Click the button below to schedule your training today.

World Cares Center's mission is to ease the harm, suffering and loss caused by disasters trough the empowerment of under-served, at-risk communities to prevent everyday accidents and react as educated and skilled ready responders when disasters occur.

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