World Cares Center
Collaborate , Prepare, Recover
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disaster preparation & trauma mitigation
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RSVP is required for all events.
To make an appointment:
Call 212-563-7570 and ask for Programs or email rsvp@worldcares.org
Visit World Cares Center online at www.worldcares.org
Services are free and designed to support communities affected by disaster, emergencies, or trauma, including Lower Manhattan residents, workers, students, and businesses, disaster responders and volunteers, recovery workers, returning soldiers from Afghanistan or Iraq and their families, Gulf Hurricane evacuees or case managers and clinicians serving disaster affected clients.
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World Cares Center Headquarters |
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| • Disaster Preparation & Trauma Mitigation Training Workshops • | |
| Disaster Volunteering I (DV I) | |
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DVI is a training workshop for those who are interested in becoming disaster volunteers or responders. Participants will learn more about disaster and emergency work and will be able to evaluate whether they are ready, able and prepared to become volunteers. They will leave equipped with the keys to being an effective volunteer and lessons on how to stay emotionally strong and healthy while doing disaster work. |
Tuesday, August 7 Wednesday, August 23 |
| Disaster Volunteering II (DV II) | |
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DV II, while building on the skills presented during DV I, introduces new concepts to help participants understand the expectations placed on them as volunteers. These include the lifecycle of a disaster and the all-hazards approach to disaster management. Participants also learn about various organizational systems including Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), the National Response Plan, the Federal Incident Command System and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. |
Tuesday, August 21 |
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For additional dates or to coordinate a workshop for your group, contact Allyson at aparmentier@worldcares.org. |
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| • Resilience-Building Services , Classes, Groups and Workshops • | |
| Ear Acupuncture - Note Summer Location | |
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Conducted by the Swedish Institute Ear Acupuncture treats conditions anywhere in the body. |
Monday, August 6 Thursday, August 9 |
| • WCC's September Space To Go Program • | |
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WCC offers its educational and resilience building programs off-site in collaboration with community groups.
To learn more about WCC's To Go program or to explore collaborative opportunities for your group, email Audrey at aromeo@worldcares.org. |
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| Yoga | |
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Relax your mind and body through movement, breathing and meditation in order to strengthen your body and become more flexible.
*No RSVP required; please sign in at front desk* |
Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| • Umbrella of Support Programs • | |
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WCC provides various levels of infrastructure through its Umbrella of Support to grassroots organizations that serve communities affected by 9/11 and other disasters, to help ensure continuity of services to these groups' constituents. There are currently 17 members under the Umbrella of Support. If your group is interested in joining WCC's Umbrella of Support, email Audrey at aromeo@worldcares.org. |
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| Gulf Coast Hurricanes Second Anniversary Commemoration | |
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In partnership with Katrina House Project (KHP).
KHP is dedicated to long-term advocacy and infrastructure support for Gulf Hurricane evacuees. The commemoration will include discussion, dinner and entertainment. |
Wednesday, August 29 |