About World Cares Center

Founded in the aftermath of 9/11 by spontaneous unaffiliated community volunteers, World Cares Center's mission is to foster safe and effective disaster response and resilient recovery within communities.

To achieve its mission WCC trains both the community members who come out of their jobs and homes to help during emergencies and disasters, and the emergency managers that are tasked with managing disaster response. Through its culturally sensitive training program, WCC connects with local businesses and community leaders to produce a program that is relevant to the specific needs of the participants.

Inspired from experiences in the field, and nearly a decade of research, WCC has developed a comprehensive model to train both citizens and emergency, volunteer and risk managers, and has delivered training on a local, regional, and national level in 19 states, 3 countries and counting.

To date, WCC has provided training and supportive services to over 50,000 individuals. WCC believes the most effective long-term disaster recovery efforts are achieved through communities and relief agencies working together to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive community-based long-term plan for resilient recovery. WCC has implemented this approach through independent programs and partnerships, including strategic collaborations with more than 50 government and not-for-profit organizations internationally.

Headquartered in New York City, WCC is a 501(c)(3) organization.