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Dear Friend,
Many of us are inspired to set meaningful resolutions as we start the new year. World Cares Center invites you to include a commitment to take the steps to become a Ready Responder. Together, we can create safer and more resilient communities.
Recent tragedies, including the Los Angeles Wildfires, remind us of the critical importance of readiness, not just by having a go bag, but how you can help your neighbors. Since its inception in the aftermath of 9/11, World Cares Center has been dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to act safely and build resilient communities in disaster response and recovery as Ready Responders. World Cares Center remains committed to delivering free training, supportive programs, and protective equipment, providing Ready Responders with the tools and knowledge to make a difference in their communities, save lives, and help communities recover.
Let’s make 2025 a year of readiness, compassion, and action. Together, we can create a network of empowered individuals who are prepared to respond and rebuild when disaster strikes.
Warm regards,
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Lisa Orloff
World Cares Center
Founder and President
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You can help those impacted by the LA Wildfires.
Unfortunately, 2025 has begun with the Los Angeles Wildfires, which have left thousands of families devastated, homes destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and entire communities displaced. This massive wildfire has also exhausted our responders, both professional and volunteer, exposing them to physical and emotional harm. As these fires continue to burn, the need for immediate relief and long-term recovery is growing.
World Cares Center is raising funds to train, protect, and support all the Ready Responders who are fighting the wildfires, rescuing individuals and animals, and supporting survivors.
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Beat the Blues - Flash Dance Party! | |
Post holiday blues?
Feeling anxious about current events?
January can be a hard time for many of us, particularly for those in service. Join us on Monday, January 20th at 12:00PM for a five minute dance party!
Allowing yourself to take five minutes out of your day and boost dopamine is a great practice of self-care. We hope to see you on Monday and can't wait to dance with you!
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Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential
New Orleans, Louisiana
January 21 – 24, 2025
Do you live in New Orleans? Join us as we deliver the Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential!
This training is completely free and anyone is welcome to participate. Click the link below to register!
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Virtual Roundtable on Wildfire Prevention and Safety
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
1:00 – 2:00PM ET
Via Zoom
Register below and join us for a roundtable discussion on wildfire prevention, response, and recovery.
Stay tuned for our announcement of our presenting subject matter expert!
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Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential
Little Rock, Arkansas
February 10 -– 13, 2025
This is a closed session hosted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Interested in our Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential for your group? Contact us below to schedule a training.
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Virtual Lunch & Learn
Wildfire Response, Evacuation and Clean Up
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
1:00 – 2:00PM ET
Via Zoom
Register below and join us for a training on wildfire response, evacuation, and clean up -- teaching safe practices for Ready Responders.
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Join us at our annual FriendRaiser as we share all the new initiatives that World Cares Center is spearheading in 2025!
Enjoy an array of little bites and beverages as you meet the World Cares Center team, board members, and directors that ensure communities are trained and ready for disasters.
February 18, 2025
6:00 - 8:30 PM ET
World Cares Center,
520 8th Avenue Suite 201B, New York, NY, 10018
We hope to see you there!
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Stars Under the Stars
Thursday, September 25, 2025
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Save the date for our annual fundraiser at Fornino Brooklyn Bridge Park!
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World Cares Center's Mission | |
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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.
We provide 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
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