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🏡 Embracing the Florida lifestyle comes with its unique challenges, including the looming presence of hurricanes. Are you prepared for what the 2024 hurricane season may bring? 🌀 - Florida Realtors stand ready to guide you through the storm. - My Safe Florida Home Program offers vital assistance for homeowners to fortify their properties against hurricanes. - Knowledge is key - learn the do's and don'ts of buying a resilient home and how to safeguard your investment. - In times of disaster, Realtors go beyond transactions, providing support, volunteering, and aiding in community recovery efforts. Let's weather the storm together, ensuring your home is a safe haven no matter what comes our way. 🌟💪 #FloridaRealEstate #HurricanePreparedness #CommunitySupport #ResilientHomes #RealtorResponsibility #SafeFloridaHomes

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After Helene, it’s vital for businesses and organizations to stay front and center. Now is the time to share your story, promote your services, and remind the world why Western North Carolina is worth supporting. If you need help crafting powerful video marketing or messaging to reach your audience, let’s connect.

As you probably know, our state (North Carolina) went through something horrific with the recent hurricane, Helene. The ripple effect of this event will last much longer than the time it will take to rebuild. Despite all the horror stories, there were many stories of good. Stories of kindness. As I was discussing this with a friend, she said, "Isn't it a shame how it takes a tragedy to bring out the best in people?" Or does it? I kept thinking about this long after our conversation was over. Did it take the tragedy to bring out the good, or did the tragedy just reveal the good that was already there? I think it's the latter. Bad times don't force us to be good. We certainly see plenty of evidence of how bad people will use tragedy to do even more bad things. No, bad times don't force us to be good. They just give the good people an opportunity to step up and do something. In our state we watched amazing people coming from all over the country - like the Amish community who made the long trip down to build houses, the people who donated helicopters and places to land them, the parade of neighbors with chainsaws to hack their way through the trees, small business owners who brought their construction equipment to build streets, the farmers who sent trucks of hay to feed the animals, the churches who dropped everything to come help. The evidence of humanity was in full display, and truly beyond measure. So, no, tragedy does not bring out the best in people. It simply shines a light on the good that already exists. And that fills me with hope. In these moments, when the worst of nature meets the best of humanity, we are reminded of our collective strength and compassion. Let us carry this reminder forward, not just in times of crisis but in our everyday interactions. May we rest in the belief that most people around us are good, generous, and willing to help. This belief isn't just comforting; it's a call to action. It encourages us to be the helpers, the givers, and the light-bringers in both good times and bad. Let's choose to see the good—it's always there, sometimes just waiting for its moment to shine. #motivation #community #loveyourneighbor #funnymotivationalspeaker #keynotespeaker

In light of the increasing frequency of natural disasters, Walmart's recent initiative to deploy disaster response mobile units is commendable. These units, operated by skilled nonprofit professionals, have already significantly impacted Northwest Arkansas, offering essential services like hot meals, clean laundry, hot showers, and charging stations with Wi-Fi.   Walmart's proactive approach, driven by a strong sense of corporate responsibility, provides immediate relief and strengthens community resilience, demonstrating the power of businesses in action.   This is a prime example of how companies can make a meaningful difference and build stronger connections with the communities they serve.    As businesses, if we promote initiatives that help communities thrive, we contribute to those communities' social and economic well-being, build a more substantial, loyal base, and create a positive impact that enhances our corporate reputation. #business #community #companies #RSE #social #responsibility

On the heels of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, we know impacted communities face a long road of rebuilding and recovery. And for our neighbors experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, particularly for those who are Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, the path to recovery is faced with additional hardships and disparities. Philanthropy has an obligation to address the both/and of short-term needs to provide safety and protection for people who have been impacted and the long-term response aimed at rebuilding in ways that prioritize the needs of those who are left out of equitable access to recovery efforts. Funders Together is compiling responses and resources by and for those involved in the work for housing justice and intersection movements to inform philanthropy's work in supporting a just recovery: https://lnkd.in/gN7nqhyP

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Why Community Matters: Lessons from Hurricane Helene After Hurricane Helene struck Florida, the devastation on Anna Maria Island was overwhelming. Homes were flooded, belongings destroyed, and lives were turned upside down. But amidst the destruction, something incredible happened—community. Strangers became allies, neighbors became friends, and volunteers showed up from near and far. I met Sasha, a resident whose home was submerged under three feet of water. Like many others, she lost almost everything. But through the support of her community, she didn’t have to face it alone. Volunteers, local residents, and community organizations worked together, demonstrating the power of connection in times of crisis. This experience highlighted the key roles community plays: Belonging: We all need a place where we feel supported. Support network: Communities provide strength and resilience during difficult times. Mental well-being: Being part of a supportive network can ease stress and anxiety. Purpose: Volunteering and helping others can provide a sense of accomplishment and meaning. In challenging times, community is the backbone that helps us rebuild, find hope, and move forward. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/e4BvN-Gu #CommunityMatters #Resilience #Volunteering #Leadership #ProjectManagement #HurricaneHelene #SupportNetwork #EnrollmentMarketingSolutionsInc

Why Community Matters: Lessons from Hurricane Helene After Hurricane Helene struck Florida, the devastation on Anna Maria Island was overwhelming. Homes were flooded, belongings destroyed, and lives were turned upside down. But amidst the destruction, something incredible happened—community. Strangers became allies, neighbors became friends, and volunteers showed up from near and far. I met Sasha, a resident whose home was submerged under three feet of water. Like many others, she lost almost everything. But through the support of her community, she didn’t have to face it alone. Volunteers, local residents, and community organizations worked together, demonstrating the power of connection in times of crisis. This experience highlighted the key roles community plays: Belonging: We all need a place where we feel supported. Support network: Communities provide strength and resilience during difficult times. Mental well-being: Being part of a supportive network can ease stress and anxiety. Purpose: Volunteering and helping others can provide a sense of accomplishment and meaning. In challenging times, community is the backbone that helps us rebuild, find hope, and move forward. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/e3mhrkRb #CommunityMatters #Resilience #Volunteering #Leadership #ProjectManagement #HurricaneHelene #SupportNetwork #EnrollmentMarketingSolutionsInc