When disaster strikes, generosity often follows. Images of burned neighborhoods, flooded streets, evacuation centers, exhausted first responders, and families searching through what remains of their homes can mobilize millions of…
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Stories are among the most powerful resources available to nonprofit organizations. They can make complex problems understandable, connect institutions to the people they serve, preserve community memory, inspire civic participation,…
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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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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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Lessons in Resilience: Reflections from the Quake Lisbon Earthquake Museum During a recent visit to Portugal, I had the opportunity to experience the Quake Lisbon Earthquake Museum, an immersive, thoughtfully…
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