This program is hosted by our partner, Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), who has extended an invitation to PNY members.
Since Jan. 7, Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the U.S., has been burning. Entire neighborhoods have been decimated, and Altadena, a community in L.A. County with a rich history of Black homeownership, has seen massive destruction. New fires continue destroying homes and businesses, causing families to flee and leaving loss in their wake. The level of damage and California’s demographics, combined with a new administration and a federal disaster response agency that spent much of its budget responding to hurricanes last fall, will challenge recovery. How do we protect marginalized communities from extreme devastation in the wake of the fires? During this webinar, our speakers will discuss how donors can support long-term recovery after a disaster of this magnitude. They will discuss the unique status of California’s population and what that might mean for individuals needing support.
What will you learn?
By the end of this webinar, donors will:
- Appreciate how past disasters in California can influence recovery in 2025
- Learn how the diversity of California’s population will impact who can access aid
- Understand how California’s housing and insurance crisis will create challenges
Speakers
- Nina Knierim, California Area Manager- Climate Resilience: Mitigation + Adaptation + Preparation, CORE
- Katie Simmons, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Butte County Administration
- Dr. Rosemary Veniegas, Senior Program Officer for Health, California Community Foundation
Who should attend?
While primarily aimed at funders, it may also be of interest to emergency managers, academics, disaster responders and NGO staff interested in or working on disasters and other crises.
How do you sign up?
Registration is required by February 12th.
Members and Non-Member Funders: Please click on the "Register Now" link above. Webinar information will be emailed to you before the webinar.
Please note: To ensure fairness among our members, we reserve the right to limit the number of attendees per organization for select professional development programs.
Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with any questions.
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