Sentences with phrase «disaster relief work»

This year, non-profit organizations conducting disaster relief work were highlighted throughout each day of the Festival including: Red Cross, United Way of Santa Barbara, Salvation Army, Disaster Relief, and Foodbank of Santa Barbara County — to raise funds and awareness for their critical work.

More information about World Vision's international long - term community development programs, U.S. programs, and our disaster relief work.

This is a snapshot of what Special Studies Program master's candidate Alaina Bearden witnessed on the ground as she engaged in disaster relief work immediately following Hurricane Sandy.

At just 27, she is full of stories — bringing just one pair of clothes to what turned out to be week's worth of disaster relief work, getting phone calls from Korea at 3 a.m., traveling from Bolivia to the U.S. with a child in need of life - saving surgery only to have the nurse get sick and the child push her in a wheelchair through the airport.

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5) United Way of Puerto Rico Pictures from our past work and distribution trips includes: All donations to this fund will exclusively support the victims of the catastrophic Hurricane María and Irma in Puerto Rico and provide relief and aid the communities affected by this disaster.

Here in Washington, the president and Congress will be working for years on how to pay for disaster relief and long term recovery.

FedEx (FDX) said it was working with a number of disaster relief organizations to help transport equipment and relief supplies to the worst affected areas.

Over the last couple of days, as the enormity of this storm was being realized, we have been working to organize relief efforts for the Houston area with our friend Franklin Graham and the disaster relief organization that he oversees, Samaritan's Purse.

With regards to health care and other spending, they could work toward a deal with a mini-bargain to address paying for sequester and disaster relief, reducing mandatory spending, and improving the trajectories of federal health spending.

The company is continuing to collect essential items, including medical supplies, diapers, baby formula, water, food, construction materials, blankets, sleeping pods and more, and is working with partners on the ground to support disaster relief efforts.

When churches believe that their mission requires them to provide education, health care, social work, disaster relief, refugee resettlement, shelter for the homeless, food for the hungry, assistance to the aged, or whatever, they are often providing needed public services for which the public is willing, able and responsible to pay.

Working for a disaster relief organization doesn't always allow a lot of free head space for being artistically productive, but I had a supportive and creative community around me to encourage me, along with a sister who has always been my biggest cheerleader.

Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps is equipped to work with local governmental agencies and provide assistance in emergencies.

Since its beginning in 1998, PartnerAid has worked in nine countries in North Africa and Asia to fight chronic poverty and provide disaster relief: Sudan, Somalia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Yemen.

«QFF will continue to work closely and constructively with government to ensure the appropriate levels of support are on offer for farmers through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRAA).»

Operation Blessing — This international relief organization works to provide clean water, medical relief, hunger aid and disaster relief across the globe and in the US.

Lackey is 35 years old, and his most recent residence was Williamson, W. Va., a small coal - mining town, where he worked for the Federal Government on a disaster - relief team.

The thing that pushed me along those lines was after that disaster last year, apart from working with TV3 and various partners at that time to actually provide relief for the various communities that were affected by the floods, we raised funds which was basically to help support all of that.

New Podcast out on Teamsters» work to create new NAFTA that helps workers, and keeps U.S. highways safe, plus catching up on our disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

I commend Governor Cuomo for providing this vital relief and will continue working to ensure local governments have the resources they need to respond and recover to natural disasters.»

For organizations that work in disaster zones and emergency situations, these tools can also be used to coordinate activities, help raise funds and disseminate timely news that can help in relief efforts.

Among others, the work quantifies the extent at which the inherent structure of the road network plays a role in facilitating, or hindering, landbound relief efforts, especially in the critical hours and days immediately following a disaster event.

«This work can be crucial in formulating contingency plans for disaster relief operations,» says Monterola.

Technique to provide safe drinking water in disaster struck regions — To persons working for disaster relief around the globe: for the present in Nepal and Vanuatu

My parents work for a disaster relief non-profit that is assisting in some of the hardest hit areas in New Jersey and they have told me it is far worse to see in person.

My organization has been working with elected women on disaster relief initiatives and we have

«What inspires me are those folks who see a social problem — homelessness, domestic violence, disaster relief — take action, develop a solution, and sustain this work over time,» says Murray,...

A resource page for DOT emergency relief and disaster recovery efforts as states, communities, and transit agencies work to recover from Hurricane Sandy.

«FTA and FEMA worked quickly to get this agreement in place in order to bring much needed relief to transit agencies that were hit hardest by the storm, to ensure that transit riders have the reliable service they need, and so that agencies have better resources to plan for and mitigate the impact of such disasters in the future.»

Islamic Relief works with communities to strengthen their resilience to calamities, and we provide vital emergency aid when disasters occur.

The letter goes on to talk about ASPCA's work in places around the country, claiming that last year they ``... traveled across the country assisting in anti-cruelty raids and disaster relief efforts...... from Miami to Sacramento and many places in between.»

«We thank Talbot Kennel Club, AKC Reunite and all of the other clubs that contributed for their hard work in raising the donated funds to make it possible to have an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in Queen Anne's County.»

Best Friends also sent John Garcia, emergency response manager, to fully assess the situation and provide immediate on - ground disaster relief by working with the National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition (NARSC), of which Best Friends is a member.

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Heather has previously worked at a pet resort and has been on several mission trips providing relief aid after natural disasters.

In March 2004, we expanded our mission to include training and informing the public on TNRM, and working with other volunteer organizations on joint efforts including spay / neuter clinics and disaster relief.

Our emergency relief program has saved more than 8,600 lives by delivering much - needed supplies to animal welfare groups saving pets from disasters and working to reunite them with their families.

«We thank Greater Clark County Kennel Club, AKC Reunite and all of the other clubs that contributed for their hard work in raising the donated funds to make it possible to have an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in our area.»

He also serves on the advisory boards of World Vets, an international veterinary and disaster relief program to help animals, and the Grey Muzzle Organization, a group that works to help senior dogs in shelters.

If an emergency arises that involves animal welfare, our highly trained staff will be working alongside Clinton County Emergency Management to implement our disaster relief plan.

The rescue also participates in disaster relief and works to educate the public about CPR and proper care for animals as well as the importance of spaying and neutering.

Through the TVMF PALS program, Rusk Veterinary Assistance Grants, Veterinary Student Support, and Disaster Relief, TVMF is working with veterinarians to improve the lives of animals, and the people that care for them, across Texas.

«We thank our local dog clubs for their hard work in raising the donated funds to make it possible to have an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer in our area.»

AKC Reunite, the City of Lynchburg and a number of community partners have worked to find a solution to this with the Regional AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer.

While disaster relief and service is its main focus, Team Rubicon works hard to create a supportive community for its veterans.

United Airlines today announced that it will work with its disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake in Nepal.

After the technical disasters that befell Battlefield 4, it is a relief to report that, well, Battlefield 1 actually works.

Co-presented by M + and HKADC, Samson Young's exhibition «Songs for Disaster Relief» features a series of newly commissioned site specific works.

Working to facilitate the fair distribution of disaster benefits to New Orleans victims of Hurricane Katrina is the goal of The New Orleans Coalition for Legal Aid and Disasterdisaster benefits to New Orleans victims of Hurricane Katrina is the goal of The New Orleans Coalition for Legal Aid and DisasterDisaster Relief.

If you, or a covered traveling companion, are called back to work, called in for duty, or deployed to help with disaster relief, then trip interruption coverage can recover your unused trip expenses as well as help you pay for tickets back home.