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disaster recovery

Community volunteers and emergency partners distributing disaster relief supplies during a neighborhood response operation
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Mutual Aid, Nonprofits, and the Whole-Community Doctrine

Disasters reveal an uncomfortable truth about public institutions: even the most capable government agencies cannot independently provide every resource, service, relationship, and specialized skill a community will need during a…

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Nonprofit volunteers and emergency responders coordinate disaster relief, distribute supplies, and assist families and older adults in a damaged community.
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Nonprofits as Force Multipliers in Disaster Response

Nonprofits in disaster response serve as force multipliers by extending public-sector capacity, connecting emergency agencies with trusted community networks, and supporting survivors throughout long-term recovery. Disaster response is most visible…

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Community members receive water, shade, and wellness checks in a public park being used as a resilience hub during a crisis.
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Parks as Resilience Infrastructure: Why Public Spaces Matter During Crisis

When communities think about disaster infrastructure, they often imagine fire stations, hospitals, emergency operations centers, bridges, power grids, evacuation routes, and communication systems. Those assets are essential. Yet one of…

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A young child being carried past collapsed buildings after Venezuela’s 2026 earthquake
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When the Ground Becomes a Teacher: Disaster Preparedness, Venezuela’s 2026 Earthquake, and the Lessons of Lisbon

Manaure Quintero—AFP/Getty Images How historical memory, modern response systems, and resilient recovery can help shape what comes next Abstract The 2026 Venezuela earthquake sequence is still unfolding as a humanitarian…

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National University Public Service Recognition Week spotlight featuring D’Andre Lampkin, law enforcement professional, nonprofit founder, and community leader.
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National University’s Recognition Is Really About the Communities We Continue to Build Together

This week, I woke up to something deeply humbling. National University recognized me during Public Service Recognition Week, highlighting my journey from South Central Los Angeles to becoming a law…

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Charity Journal feature image for the Lampkin Foundation’s Center for Community Resilience in Ontario, California
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Charity Journal Features the Lampkin Foundation’s Vision for the Center for Community Resilience

The D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation is grateful to Charity Journal for featuring our vision for the Center for Community Resilience, a proposed disaster resilience hub in Ontario, California. The article…

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Architectural rendering of the Center for Community Resilience, a community hub for disaster preparedness, volunteer coordination, and youth leadership programs
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Introducing the Center for Community Resilience: A Capital Campaign for the Future

At the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation, we have long believed that strong communities are not built by chance. They are built by people who are willing to show up, support…

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Build a Neighborhood Resilience Team in 30 Days • Free Starter Kit / Step-by-step plan + templates to get organized fast.
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Build a Neighborhood Resilience Team in 30 Days

Why 30 Days Is Enough When phones go dark and freeways clog, the first responders are neighbors. A resilient block doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with clear roles, simple tools,…

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D'Andre Lampkin FEMA Aid
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FEMA aid for LA fires lags behind other disasters

Published by: CapRadio Original publication date: July 17, 2025 CapRadio’s coverage examines concerns about disaster assistance and recovery support following Los Angeles-area fires. The media mention connects to LARCRO’s role…

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D'Andre Lampkin World Renew
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World Renew DRS is providing a $15,000 grant to the Los Angeles Region Community Recovery Organization

Published by: World Renew Original publication date: July 23, 2025 World Renew DRS announced a $15,000 grant to support LARCRO’s work developing a Regional Long Term Recovery Group for wildfire…

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