#community-resilience

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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

This Tiny California Town Is Flooded, Broke - and Reimagining Climate Insurance | KQED

Isleton is piloting community-based insurance for California, which desperately needs alternatives for the home insurance market.
SF politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

'Shalom Dragon' festival celebrates Asian and Jewish cultures * Brooklyn Paper

The festival highlights solidarity and resilience between Jewish and Asian communities against rising hate crimes.
#political-climate
Mindfulness
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Let's Learn and Live Lessons in Collective Survival Together

Focus on preparing for community resilience and collective survival during divisive times.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Loud, proud, and persistently fabulous: The art of resistance in Trump's transphobic era

The return of Trump to office heralds renewed challenges for the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans individuals, requiring persistent small actions for self-advocacy.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Oakland's 8th annual Oaklash drag and queer festival is building resistance in the time of Trump

Oaklash has grown significantly from 500 attendees to 5,000, exemplifying community resilience amidst political challenges.
Mindfulness
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Let's Learn and Live Lessons in Collective Survival Together

Focus on preparing for community resilience and collective survival during divisive times.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Loud, proud, and persistently fabulous: The art of resistance in Trump's transphobic era

The return of Trump to office heralds renewed challenges for the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans individuals, requiring persistent small actions for self-advocacy.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Oakland's 8th annual Oaklash drag and queer festival is building resistance in the time of Trump

Oaklash has grown significantly from 500 attendees to 5,000, exemplifying community resilience amidst political challenges.
#climate-change
LA food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

LA's urban farmers pledge to rebuild and replant even more than ever before' after devastating wildfires

Wildfires in LA devastated urban farms, impacting community food access and sustainability.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

How We Rebuild: What Comes After the LA Fires | KQED

Veteran wildfire survivors provide crucial insights to new recruits on rebuilding and safety.
California faces extreme weather events and challenges that will redefine disaster recovery and insurance.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Another painful crisis has us asking: Can Los Angeles accomplish big things again?

Los Angeles faces unprecedented challenges from multiple simultaneous crises, prompting a crucial introspection on the city's resilience and future.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

This L.A. photographer is still capturing the ongoing devastation from January's fires

Record-strength Santa Ana winds early in January 2025 led to catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, devastating properties and the community.
LA real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Millions of Americans believe they're safe from wildfires in their cities. New research shows they're not

Wildfire risks now extend to more than a third of the US population due to climate change and changing fire dynamics.
LA food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

LA's urban farmers pledge to rebuild and replant even more than ever before' after devastating wildfires

Wildfires in LA devastated urban farms, impacting community food access and sustainability.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

How We Rebuild: What Comes After the LA Fires | KQED

Veteran wildfire survivors provide crucial insights to new recruits on rebuilding and safety.
California faces extreme weather events and challenges that will redefine disaster recovery and insurance.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Another painful crisis has us asking: Can Los Angeles accomplish big things again?

Los Angeles faces unprecedented challenges from multiple simultaneous crises, prompting a crucial introspection on the city's resilience and future.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

This L.A. photographer is still capturing the ongoing devastation from January's fires

Record-strength Santa Ana winds early in January 2025 led to catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, devastating properties and the community.
LA real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Millions of Americans believe they're safe from wildfires in their cities. New research shows they're not

Wildfire risks now extend to more than a third of the US population due to climate change and changing fire dynamics.
#eaton-fire
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena's Black Arts Legacy?

The Eaton fire in Altadena has prompted a renewed focus on the community's history and cultural legacy.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Signs of life return to Eaton Fire burn area 4 months after catastrophic L.A. wildfires

Wildlife is recovering in the Eaton Fire burn area, offering hope for the community impacted by the wildfires.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Renovation

An Historic Altadena Church, Lost to the Eaton Fire, Begins the Long Journey to Resurrection | KQED

Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena's Black Arts Legacy?

The Eaton fire in Altadena has prompted a renewed focus on the community's history and cultural legacy.
Los Angeles
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Signs of life return to Eaton Fire burn area 4 months after catastrophic L.A. wildfires

Wildlife is recovering in the Eaton Fire burn area, offering hope for the community impacted by the wildfires.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Renovation

An Historic Altadena Church, Lost to the Eaton Fire, Begins the Long Journey to Resurrection | KQED

#wildfire-safety
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

After Israel's bombs, Nabatieh's Monday Market revives itself once again

Sanaa Khreiss, a dedicated vendor at Nabatieh's souk, returned despite the cold and challenging conditions to bring her vibrant products back to the market's community.
Berlin food
#education
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

This Oakland preschool was born during the Alcatraz occupation. A new documentary tells its story

The 1969 Alcatraz occupation led to the establishment of the Hintil Ku'u Ca school, preserving Native American culture and education.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

This Oakland preschool was born during the Alcatraz occupation. A new documentary tells its story

The 1969 Alcatraz occupation led to the establishment of the Hintil Ku'u Ca school, preserving Native American culture and education.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Commemorating VE Day 80: The role of the British Chambers of Commerce in WWII

Local Chambers of Commerce played essential roles in adapting to wartime challenges, ensuring businesses remained operational, and facilitating community support during World War II.
London politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

St. Dominic Church restores vandalized statues

The recent dedication of new statues at St. Dominic Church illustrates the resilience of the Bensonhurst community, which rallied together to replace vandalized art after a distressing event.
Brooklyn
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Opinion | In the Dark, We Found Joy

The Great Blackout highlighted human resilience and kindness as communities came together to support one another in a time of crisis.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

'Jane's Walk' free walking tour in South Slope this weekend

The upcoming walking tour, "Waste Not, Want Not: Creative Resilience in South Slope", highlights the historic transition of this area from industrial roots to a cultural hub.
NYC music
#cultural-heritage
from48 hills
1 month ago
Portland food

'A Bridge to Now' evokes generational complexities of Peruvian Chinese communities - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
Portland food

'A Bridge to Now' evokes generational complexities of Peruvian Chinese communities - 48 hills

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Aoife Carr: 'Madrid was like the zombie apocalypse during Spain power outage and Ryanair experience was appalling'

As the blackout spread throughout the city, initial confusion turned to calm as residents adjusted to the unexpected situation.
Madrid food
#cultural-celebration
London food
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The capital's newest Latin American market has landed in south London

Elephant Passage Market revitalizes community and businesses affected by the closure of Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The capital's newest Latin American market has landed in south London

Elephant Passage Market revitalizes community and businesses affected by the closure of Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Vancouver: 11 killed after car plows into crowd at festival DW 04/27/2025

A tragic car ramming attack in Vancouver resulted in 11 deaths and numerous injuries during a street festival.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Toronto opens 'Heroes' Way' to commemorate 2018 North York van attack | CBC News

"Your work prevented more deaths, rescued the injured, and brought comfort to countless others," said Mayor Olivia Chow at Saturday's ceremony.
Toronto
Non-profit organizations
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

From Nice to Necessary: Volunteering Is Critical for Society

Volunteerism transforms lives, yet thousands of young people remain on waitlists.
There is a disconnect between nonprofits and funders regarding volunteer support.
Breaking the cycle of underinvestment requires better data and collaboration.
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

NYC's Middle Collegiate Church, destroyed in massive fire in 2020, holds its own resurrection Mass on Easter Sunday

There is nothing like watching your church burning down. It's frightening -- a six-alarm fire. It's shocking and so the grief of these last four and a half years doesn't really dissipate right. I say, we're always in the fire a little bit.
NYC LGBT
#san-francisco
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Trump admin terminates $90 million in disaster prevention aid for Mass.

Gov. Maura Healey criticized the Trump administration for cutting $90 million in disaster prevention funding, which jeopardizes safety in Massachusetts communities.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Rams to honor first responders by conducting NFL draft from L.A. Fire Air Operations

The Rams will conduct the NFL draft from a fire station to honor first responders and show community resilience.
fromEater LA
1 month ago

Altadena's Fair Oaks Burger Continues to Feed a Fire-Ravaged Community

We told our employees, let's just leave everything. We'll come back tomorrow. We can clean in the morning. Let's just be safe. So we all evacuated.
LA food
Cryptocurrency
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Sharing The Ways They're Planning For A Recession

Preparing for recession is crucial as economic predictions worsen due to trade policies and layoffs.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A street parade and a drone attack: photos of the day Monday

Ongoing global tensions and community resilience can be seen through the lens of recent events in Odesa and Ecuador.
#natural-disasters
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC home that famously battled back from Hurricane Sandy faces another once-in-a-lifetime disaster: 'Really messed up'

Debra Ingenito's Staten Island home sustained more damage in a recent disaster, echoing past struggles after Hurricane Sandy.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC home that famously battled back from Hurricane Sandy faces another once-in-a-lifetime disaster: 'Really messed up'

Debra Ingenito's Staten Island home sustained more damage in a recent disaster, echoing past struggles after Hurricane Sandy.
Los Angeles
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Capturing the Spirit of a City on Fire

The impact of the Los Angeles fires was devastating, destroying thousands of homes and fostering remarkable community generosity during recovery.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Dawn Staley's road to Tampa begins in Philadelphia

Staley's athletic ability gave her a unique status in her neighborhood, dissuading potential threats and earning her respect, reflecting the toughness of Philadelphia basketball.
LA Clippers
#wildfires
#hurricane-helene
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

In Appalachia's flood-ravaged areas, residents look to rebuild on higher ground

Recent floods in Appalachia, labeled 'thousand-year floods,' are occurring more frequently, revealing community vulnerabilities and resilience amidst a housing crisis.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

In Appalachia's flood-ravaged areas, residents look to rebuild on higher ground

Recent floods in Appalachia, labeled 'thousand-year floods,' are occurring more frequently, revealing community vulnerabilities and resilience amidst a housing crisis.
Everyday cooking
fromEater
2 months ago

I Don't Want to Forget What COVID Taught Me

The COVID anniversary prompts both reluctance and the importance of remembering community resilience during the crisis.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

The Roosevelt Mural: A Towering Tribute to San Jose's Resilience and Community Spirit

The Roosevelt Mural stands as a striking symbol of community resilience and unity, showcasing San Jose's spirit through its vibrant artistry and cultural reflection.
San Jose Sharks
#wildfire
Portland food
The Felix Art Fair served as a backdrop for artists grappling with personal and collective trauma amid recent wildfires and political unrest.
Portland food
The Felix Art Fair served as a backdrop for artists grappling with personal and collective trauma amid recent wildfires and political unrest.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

He lost his first LA Marathon medal in the fires this weekend he got his second

"Fifteen years of my life is basically gone. I lost a house and not really the way I wanted to. I didn't want to leave it behind that way."
US news
fromKqed
2 months ago

Daffodils Signal Resilience in Santa Cruz Mountains, Almost 5 Years After CZU Fires | KQED

"The vision was that we would plant them in the winter, after the fires, and they would come up in the spring as a symbol of renewal."
SF parents
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Barbara Corcoran Says She Will Rebuild $1 Million L.A. Trailer Home After Wildfires-Then Dump $15 Million NYC Apartment To Live There Full Time

California wildfire victims are determined to rebuild rather than flee L.A.
#indigenous-rights
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

These states use stolen Indigenous land to fund prisons - High Country News

Many Indigenous peoples face generational trauma due to historical injustices and systemic neglect by the U.S. government, yet there is hope for recovery and change.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
2 months ago

Dodgers Foundation Building 2 New 'Dodgers Dreamfields' in Altadena Following Devastating Fire

The Dodgers Foundation and LA County are developing new 'Dodgers Dreamfields' in Altadena to aid recovery post-Eaton fire.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Mardi Gras 2025: Joy and Jitters for New Orleans

Carnival celebrations in New Orleans continued despite recent tragedies, with families embracing joy and togetherness.
Community resilience shines through Mardi Gras festivities amid lingering fears of violence.
Renovation
fromKqed
2 months ago

Volunteers Rush to Save Historic Tiles From Bulldozers in Wake of Altadena Fires | KQED

Community regroups to save historical tiles after devastating fire in Los Angeles County.
#trial
Chicago
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Jury selection to begin in murder trial of suspect in suburban Chicago July 4 parade shooting

The trial of Robert Crimo III begins nearly three years after the deadly July 4 parade shooting, where seven people were killed.
Chicago
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Jury selection to begin in murder trial of suspect in suburban Chicago July 4 parade

The trial of Robert Crimo III for the deadly Highland Park parade shooting begins after lengthy delays amidst concerns over his behavior.
Chicago
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Jury selection to begin in murder trial of suspect in suburban Chicago July 4 parade shooting

The trial of Robert Crimo III begins nearly three years after the deadly July 4 parade shooting, where seven people were killed.
Chicago
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Jury selection to begin in murder trial of suspect in suburban Chicago July 4 parade

The trial of Robert Crimo III for the deadly Highland Park parade shooting begins after lengthy delays amidst concerns over his behavior.
Berlin music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Their community in ashes, the Palisades Symphony finds solace in music

The Palisades Symphony Orchestra is facing a uncertain future due to the devastating Palisades fire impacting its community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I signed up for disaster training in LA. I had no idea I'd need it so soon

Kelley McIntosh reflects on how growing up in rural Pennsylvania shaped her perspective on fire disasters, saying, 'Fire is just something you lose control of so fast.'
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Call it a comeback: A Lahaina whale-watching returns after disastrous Maui wildfire

"I actually got everything about ready to go two weeks before the Lahaina fires, and, unfortunately, like so many others, we lost everything."
Science
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