In order to make sure that everyone is prepared for disaster, the Department of Homeland Security and the Ad Council have launched a new series of Ready Campaign public service advertisements designed to encourage all Americans to take the necessary steps to prepare for emergencies kicking off September’s National Preparedness Month. The Ready Campaign encourages [...]
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
August 31, 2009 By
September is National Preparedness Month and the Department of Homeland Security along with the support of coalition partners, is working to increase public awareness about emergency preparedness. During the month of September, consider taking steps to prepare your family or company for an emergency. This year, National Preparedness Month focuses on encouraging individuals, families and [...]
Week of Caring: Last Chance to Register!
August 24, 2009 By
United Way’s Week of Caring will take place on September 14-18. There are still lots of of half-day and full-day volunteer projects available for teams of employees. It’s a fun, free and easy way for employees to work together and create lasting change in their own communities. Register now! Here are three great projects to [...]
Social Retrofitting
July 8, 2009 By
Last week at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, the largest gathering of its kind in the country, United Way Director of Crisis Preparation and Response Jay Wilkes sat on a panel focused on preparing organizations for disaster. Jay works closely with the Fritz Institute to pilot a program that helps nonprofits prepare for [...]
Ready to Respond in a Disaster
May 6, 2009 By
A Voice on the Other End
May 6, 2009 By
