Philanthropy Funding Overview
There is always an outstanding need for assistance, especially in frontline communities. Charity, philanthropy, and mutual aid play a big role in filling in the gaps.
There is always an outstanding need for assistance, especially in frontline communities. Charity, philanthropy, and mutual aid play a big role in filling in the gaps.
The United Neighbors in Defense Against Displacement (UNIDAD) coalition is a community collaboration formed to prevent the displacement of residents in South Central Los Angeles and improve the health and economic well-being of low-income communities of color through responsible development. The final recommendations are called “The People's Plan for Equitable Development in South Los Angeles.
A Community Risk Assessment identifies and prioritizes local risks, followed by the strategic investment of resources to reduce their occurrence and impact. Its primary purpose is to provide data to better inform local decisions on the planning and implementing risk reduction measures.
Disaster Recovery Plans (sometimes called Pre-Disaster Recovery Plans) outline how the community will recover after a disaster.
Displacement after a disaster is possible for many individuals and households, especially after devastating events with lots of damage. However, displacement disproportionately impacts frontline communities.
Various funding sources at the state and federal level offer various forms of disaster assistance for States, Tribes, local jurisdictions, and non-profit organizations.
This report discusses how four PHAs in New York proactively responded to challenges presented by Superstorm Sandy and took action through the State of New York Office of Resilient Homes and Communities Public Housing Resiliency Pilot Project (PHRPP) and HUD’s National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) to fortify their properties in the face of a changing climate.