Building Resilient Communities: A Philanthropic Approach
As a relatively new small business founder and owner, I am frequently asked why philanthropy is ingrained as a fundamental element of my business strategy. The response to this inquiry resonates at the very core of why I started The Resiliency Initiative in the first place– to fortify businesses and communities, equipping them to weather any storm.
In my view, blending charged service offerings with in-kind financial and leadership support for mission-aligned nonprofits is not just altruistic; it's a savvy business move. This comprehensive approach addresses a critical need by enhancing community resilience on both micro and macro scales. By making a modest investment of time and resources today, we don't just contribute to saving lives in emergencies; we lay the groundwork for expedited recovery for communities and businesses post-crisis.
From the inception of TRI, our commitment has been unwavering. We allocate staff time and a portion of our revenue to bolster emergency preparedness initiatives globally. While I cannot change the surge in the intensity and frequency of crises, I can, however, mitigate their impacts. This is achieved by assembling the best talent and channeling both their expertise and our revenue to uplift those on the front lines with limited resources, fostering emergency preparedness and community resilience.
Below is a list of a few of the non-profit organizations TRI supported over the past year.
The Resilient Foundation: based in India and provides life safety and preparedness training to rural elementary schools throughout the country.
Project:Camp: based in Southern California and dedicated to supporting children impacted by disasters by setting up pop-up day camps near disaster shelters.
ImagineWaterWorks: based in New Orleans, LA and focused on climate justice, land stewardship, and disaster readiness and response.
The Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management: a global non-profit established to facilitate change by integrating equity into all aspects of emergency management and empowering marginalized communities within all phases of the disaster management cycle.
California Resiliency Alliance: California-based and facilitates cross-sector information sharing and partnerships to empower local and regional resilience. The CRA facilitates information sharing across public-private sectors and industry sectors.
Additionally,
TRI donated funds to the American Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts outside Little Rock, Arkansas for the deadly tornado that struck in March 2023.
