Faith communities are often the first responders in emergencies. The anchor institutions that keep communities together are vital for the planning of the future; however, they often do not have the resources or capacity to support this work. To address this gap, Rebuild by Design and New York Disaster & Interfaith Services (NYDIS) convened a faith […]
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Join our session to hear about the latest in administering the 2022 NYS Environmental Bond Act and learn how New York is investing in projects which help communities adjust to a changing climate.
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New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM)”Get Prepared” Resources: Making a Plan, Packing Your Go-Bag, Collecting Important Information, Where to Evacuate, and When to Shelter in Place. PlanNowNYC – Guide to Packing Your Go-Bag Watch: “The Go-Bag Song” by Flood Sensor Aunty – created by Sabina Sethi Unni, a play about a flood sensor working at her
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Disaster Recovery Programs and Your Rights Toolkit: The DHRC and Protecting Immigrant Families created a one-page flier that helps immigrant families navigate access to disaster recovery programs, addressing specific concerns about eligibility, immigration status, and mixed-status families. Download the one-page flier here>> Know Your Rights During Disasters: Q&A Explainer: The DHRC, Just Solutions Collective, TX
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Nurturing the human spirit in coping with the crisis is spiritual care. The following resources provide guidance and training opportunities to build spiritual care into your practice: Light Our Way: A Guide for Spiritual Care in Times of Disaster: for Disaster Response Volunteers, First Responders and Disaster Planners, by NVOAD Climate and pastoral care: processing
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The following are sample sermons and prayers, as well articles about how to incorporate climate change, environmentalism, justice, and hope in your sermons. Interfaith Power and Light: A national network of state affiliates dedicated to climate action provides a list of sample prayers and sermons How to Preach a Sermon about Climate Change, Article by
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Faith communities play a vital role in guiding moral action and collective resilience in the face of the climate crisis. The following resources highlight how diverse religious traditions and faith-based organizations are bringing spiritual depth, ethical commitment, and practical wisdom to the work of environmental care and climate justice. The Yale Forum on Religion and
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Being prepared for climate-induced disasters is both our civic duty and moral responsibility. Faith communities and their partners can make a big difference by planning ahead, practicing, and being ready to help wherever we live, work, and worship. Disasters & Religions App: Developed by NYDIS and NVOAD, download the app to find specific, practical information
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The following are examples of collaborations across faiths that can be replicated and scaled to meet a need in your community: Interfaith Partners of the Chesapeake: works to engage congregations in being good caretakers of the Chesapeake watershed. IPC works in two ways: by raising awareness of the power that people of faith have to
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Faith organizations play a central role in supporting New Yorkers during crises, yet many lack access to the tools and training needed to plan for future risks. The NYC Faith Sector Climate Adaptation Working Group, convened by New York Disaster & Interfaith Services (NYDIS) and Rebuild by Design, invites faith leaders and partners to a
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