“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” -Alvin Toffler

Friday, June 23, 2017

June 22, 2017 – 2 to 3 p.m. (EDT). Know Your Risk: Prepare your Organization and People for Hurricane Season

DHS Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships

Webinar: Know Your Risk: Prepare your     Organization and People for Hurricane Season

Thursday, June 22, 2017 – 2 to 3 p.m. (EDT)

Click this button to register for the webinar.

Learn more at www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Know Your Risk: Prepare your Organization and People for Hurricane Season

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) invites you to join the upcoming webinar Know Your Risk: Prepare your Organization and People for Hurricane Season on Thursday, June 22, 2017 – 2 to 3 p.m. (EDT). Both hurricanes and tropical systems have the potential to cause serious damage to coastal and inland areas. Their hazards could come in many forms including storm surge, heavy rainfall, coastal and inland flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. 
This webinar will help community organizations:
  • Gain awareness of the 2017 hurricane season outlook
  • Understand the hazards and your organization’s risk during hurricane season
  • Learn how to prepare your staff and clients before a hurricane makes landfall
  • Know how to access preparedness information and resources
As the 2017 hurricane season begins, FEMA is committed to working with you to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities across the whole community. We thank you and look forward to your participation!
(Closed captioning will be provided through Adobe Connect.)
Via Phone: 1-800-320-4330, pin 265976#
(If you call in, please do not place the phone on hold and make sure it is on mute. Note: you will hear audio only and have no visibility to the Adobe Connect slide deck presentation.) 

Missed the "Protecting Your Organization" webinar held on June 13, 2017? We have the recordings here.

Thank you for your interest in the “Protecting Your Organization: Resources, Partners and Tips to Help Keep Your Office, House of Worship, or Community Center Safe” webinar. Below are recordings for the live webinar and segmented pre-recordings from all of our partners. You can access many of the resources and information referenced in this webinar at www.fema.gov/faith-resources. If you seeking information on the FY 2017 Non-Profit Security Grant you can find it here: Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Webinar: Resources, Partners and Tips to Help Keep Your Office, House of Worship, or Community Center Safe
Pre-Recordings:

For more information on the DHS Center please visit www.fema.gov/faith
 The DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships was created in 2006 by an executive order to help emergency managers effectively engage with faith and community-based groups. The DHS Center carries out the policies and program priorities of the White House Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  
Have a comment, question or looking for information? E-mail us at Partnerships@fema.dhs.gov

July 15, 2017. Chicago’s Largest 5k RUN/WALK To End Homelessness

Join Chicago's

Most Fun & Highest Social Impact Event To Help the Homeless!

RUNNERS, WALKERS, VOLUNTEERS & DONORS WELCOME!

What: Chicago’s Largest 5k RUN/WALK To End Homelessness
When: Saturday, July 15th 8:00 am
Where: Montrose Harbor, Chicago
(Click Here for MapQuest)

Easy Access:  A Free Parking Lot Option, is Available
We also recommend ridesharing & Public Transportation Options


Sign Up TODAY, Recruit Your Friends, Fundraise
Compete for Awards, Make a Difference & Meet Other Amazing People

Everybody WINS!
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Please help us Thank and Support our Sponsors for Stepping Up To End Homelessness!
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100% of Proceeds from this event will be donated to A Safe Haven Foundation a non for profit 501c3



Sunday, June 18, 2017

2017. Summer. Boston, Teachers Need for High School Students Year Round.

Are college seniors, and graduate level students been considered to take up the shortage of teachers and eligible to teach this summer?


BAHEC looking to hire instructors to teach Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy/Physiology for HS students in summer BAHEC is a Youth to Health Career Program that aims to diversify the pool of health professionals in Boston. We work with high school students years round. We are currently looking for a few more instructors to teach Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, or Anatomy/Physiology this summer. The course will be held on Mondays through Wednesdays starting July 10th through August 14th (5weeks) from 9am - 12pm. The compensation is $31 per hour. I'm looking to hire right away so interviews need to be soon.

If interested please email me at acrosson@bphc.org or call/text me at 617.306.4461

Saturday, June 17, 2017

21st Century Community Engagement Approach to Emergency Management in our Urban Megacities

The Future of Emergency Management in our major urban megacities a 21st Century community engagement approach.....

Los Angeles:
3.929 million (2014)
Population of Compton: 98,597 (2014)

Chicago:
2.722 million (2014)
Population of SouthSide: 862,469

Hmmmmmm....Are they being served? Time for a change in approach to emergency management.

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