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Dear Friends,
As we move further into autumn, we have so much to celebrate and share with our incredible community.
This September, we launched the "I am a Ready Responder" campaign in partnership with 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps. The training provides individuals with the history of 9/11, why becoming a Ready Responder is so important and how to take the first steps to becoming a Ready Responder. This program has been a great success from high schools and colleges to the office. Book the remaining slots today!
We are thrilled to implement our second OSHA / Susan Harwood Grant into our program offerings. This grant will continue to support the important education and training of Ready Responders and their communities so that they are able to safely and effectively prepare, respond and recover from disasters. We are off to a great start and encourage you to contact our team to deliver a training for your company or community group.
Getting ready to deploy? Our Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential is a three and a half day program for disaster volunteers, manager and leaders. Supported by NIEHS and Rutgers University, we have trainings scheduled in New Orleans and Arkansas. We will be hosting an open session our office in Midtown Manhattan in early 2025. Seats are limited so please contact us today if you're interested in attending.
Last but certainly not least, we are excited to kick off our Giving Tuesday campaign. The generous support from our supporters like YOU allows our team to continue to implement essential programming, protect Ready Responders, and support Ukrainian refugees during the holidays! We are proud to be relaunching Project Elf, which will provide Ukrainian families and children that are war refugees with holiday joy and cheer.
I encourage you to read more about all our upcoming programming below. As always, thank you for your continued support of our mission to train and protect our Ready Responders as they serve those in need while empowering individuals and communities to be ready, resilient, and safe.
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Lisa Orloff
World Cares Center
Founder and President
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World Cares Center has been a beacon of hope for many, providing essential services and support to those in need during times of crisis. It’s inspiring to see how our team empowers communities to respond together, rebuild and thrive.
As we approach Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity and community support, I urge you to consider making a donation to World Cares Center. Your contributions will directly support programs that help vulnerable populations, ensuring they receive the resources and assistance they need.
Every dollar counts and will help facilitate emergency preparedness training, recovery efforts, and ongoing support for those affected by disasters. Your donation, no matter the size, can create a ripple effect of hope and healing.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Together, we can help World Cares Center continue its incredible work and bring hope to those who need it most.
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As a testament to World Cares Center’s commitment to strengthening communities and supporting populations affected by disasters, we are excited to announce the relaunch of Project Elf on December 18th, 2024!
Project Elf aims to bring joy to children who are survivors of the Ukraine War by immersing them in a magical winter wonderland. Displaced children often face significant hardships, especially during the holiday season. By contributing to Project Elf, you are not only providing immediate joy but also helping to create lasting memories during a time that can be difficult for many children already impacted by catastrophic events. Your generosity can ignite hope and show these children that they are cared for, loved, and welcomed.
How You Can Help:
- Monetary Donations: Your financial contributions to World Cares Center’s fund allows us to continue our work and ongoing efforts in support of Ukrainian Refugees
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In-Kind Donations: We welcome donations of gifts selected from our Amazon Store and ship them directly to World Cares Center.
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Ready Responder Roundtable:
Fire Safety and Floor Captain Essentials
November 14th from 1 - 2pm ET via Zoom
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Building off National Fire Prevention Week in October and approaching the need for holiday cooking safety, World Cares Center presents a virtual roundtable featuring Salvatore Puglisi.
Mr. Puglisi, in collaboration with industry partners, created the first high school curriculum for emergency management in the United States at The Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management. He has been a Volunteer Fire Fighter, Safety Officer and now works part time as The Community Education Liaison for Orange County Emergency Management Division of EMS.
Register HERE for this Free Training
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Lunch & Learn: Disaster Response and Safety Training
Introdution to Physical Safety and Emotional Resiliency
November 19th from 1 - 3:30pm ET via Zoom
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Through the Resilient Worker Initiative, World Cares Center presents our Disaster Response and Safety Trainings. This Lunch and Learn will focus on physical safety and emotional resiliency needed in disaster response. Through this virtual training, trainees will understand the recognition, prevention, and control of physical hazards, emotional hazards, and trauma workers face during disaster response, clean up, restoration, and rebuilding efforts.
Register HERE for this Free Training
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This free training and materials are produced under grant number SH-000123-SH4 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. | |
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In the month of October, we delivered our I am a Ready Responder Initiative. Through these trainings, WCC provided critical information for individuals to make their commitement to be Ready Responders.
Our trainers worked with the University of Akransas for Medical Sciences, John Jay College, the People's Police Academy and All Nations International Chaplain's Association. The Disaster Response and Safety Trainings were centered around the topics of what individuals need to know before they enter a disaster site and to become more familiar with the disaster management systems that exists in disaster response and recovery.
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This free training and materials are produced under grant number SH-000123-SH4 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. | |
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World Cares The World Cares Center team recently attended an orientation at the Department of Labor for the Susan Harwood Grantee program! Our President, Lisa Orloff, and Finance Manager, Brenda Brathwaite, presented on financial monitoring and grantee responsibilities.
We’re excited to implement our second Susan Harwood / OSHA grant and continue our work in improving worker safety in disaster response, cleanup, restoration, and rebuilding.
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Brenda Brathwaite (left) and Lisa Orloff (right) presenting on financial monitoring and grantee responsibilities. | |
The World Cares Center Team at the Susan Harwood Grantee Orientation | |
This free training and materials are produced under grant number SH-000123-SH4 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. | |
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Receive Your Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential With 3 Levels of Training
Since the tragic events of 2001, we have witnessed an alarming rise in the frequency and severity of disasters, presenting us with complex challenges and an ever-growing number of individuals in need of assistance. In the face of these mounting pressures, our organizations must innovate ways to serve effectively while ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved. This is no small feat, but we can rise to the occasion by fostering resilience within ourselves and our communities.
Recognizing this urgent need, a dedicated board of advisors has united to develop the groundbreaking three-tiered Cooperative Disaster Volunteer Credential training program, designed to equip volunteers with essential knowledge and skills for effective disaster response. Born from the lessons learned in the aftermath of September 11th, World Cares Center and its partners are committed to training diverse volunteers to collaborate safely and with a shared understanding of best practices. However, we know that grassroots organizations often struggle to access the necessary training resources, which is where the Cooperative steps in as a steadfast ally. We invite you to join this inspiring collaborative movement, where together we can share resources, enhance our collective capabilities, and ultimately reduce responder injuries. Let's unite in our mission to create a robust network of Ready Responders, ensuring that we can all respond effectively to crises while prioritizing our own safety and well-being.
Schedule a training for your group of 12 or more HERE.
This training is supported by Rutgers University Atlantic COHST and Con Edison.
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Addressing Trauma and Grief Through Hope, Love, and Courage | |
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Hope, Love and Courage; Healing Arts for Refugees
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.
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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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