Thursday, September 2nd
1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
We launched the Ready Responders Round Table to provide leaders and managers the opportunity to discuss the challenges they face in disaster management. This month we will be discussing Food Safety and its continuing role during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, a subject matter expert will be joining us to discuss how to safely handle food in our communities.
Pre-Registration is Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcuCrqDMjE9EH4II_AADKmDpzbLNc9RQD
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Friday, September 10th
5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
The John D McKean hosts World Cares Center’s 20th Anniversary Documentary, a reflection on the 20 years of service of World Cares Centers programs. Please join us for an intimate gathering on September 10, 2021, on the retired Fireboat John D McKean from 5:30-7:30 pm.
RSVP Below: https://www.evite.com/event/0207FPNZQUK3OEK5MEPMAUMNQDCAGM/rsvp?
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Monday, September 20th
This year’s Iron Skillet Cook Off will be aired live online again on October 25th, so that a broader audience can experience and support the event. However, we will be filming our Firehouse Chefs cooking over their grills, together with their sponsors and our honoree, Michael Barasch of Barasch and McGarry, on September 20th at Fornino, Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6.
For more details, visit the link below:
https://worldcares.org/the-2021-iron-skillet-cook-off/
If you have any questions, please email Alida Cintron at operations@worldcares.org
Tuesday, September 21st
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Are you a community volunteer or manager who is responsible for food distribution? Do you want to ensure that you are using safe practices? Then, join us on Tuesday, September 21st, for our Food Distribution safety training. Our trained facilitator will help you to understand what steps to take prior to volunteering in Food Distribution roles. In addition, accessing the COVID-19 hazards in relations to these roles.
Pre-registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuf-GupjwuEtYx1WXCVrOzogXPkxD0DVc4
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Thursday, October 7th
1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
We launched the Ready Responders Round Table to provide leaders and managers the opportunity to discuss the challenges they face in disaster management. This month we will be discussing Opioid Awareness and its continuing role during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, a subject matter expert will be joining us to discuss the overall affect in the community.
Pre-Registration is Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcOChrzIiHtCNODiVZe4TRQ1ZpusXCAPA
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Tuesday, October 19th
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Are you a community volunteer or manager concerned with the current Opioid crisis? Then, join us on Tuesday, October 19th, for our Opioid Awareness training. Our trained facilitator will help you to understand the fundamental concepts of Opioid Abuse. At the end of this training, disaster volunteers will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid misuse, addiction, opioid use disorder and occupational exposure of workers.
Pre-registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdO6vpjgoHtIiEBQ3dlX4jXYWlEbQeUBf
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Monday, October 25th
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Iron Skillet Cook Off, developed in the spirit of bringing together restaurants and first responders will once again be hosted virtually. Once again, a firefighter from each borough will compete for the coveted Iron Skillet. For more information visit here.
Thursday, November 4th
1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
We launched the Ready Responders Round Table to provide leaders and managers the opportunity to discuss the challenges they face in disaster management. This month we will be discussing Emotional Resiliency and its affects in disaster management. In honor of Veterans Day, we will be joined by a Subject Matter Expert who will be focusing on the veteran experience.
Pre-Registration is Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcuytrz0tGNGfLCB-c1tVtEoF-DZDgAI_
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Thursday, November 11th
5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Join World Cares Center and Brooklyn Brewery personnel for a Meet and Greet with other veterans. Come out and share some stories, make new friends and taste some great brewed beverages.
Pre-Registration is Required: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fdfedb00c5d34c25967633e5ae6c5b40
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Tuesday, November 16th
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Are you a community volunteer or disaster manager who is responsible for the emotional well-being of others? Would you like to learn some techniques for self-care? Then, join us on Tuesday, November 16th , for our Emotional Resiliency training. Our trained facilitator will help you to understand the basic concepts of emotional resiliency in disaster response. At the end of this training, participants will understand the emotional risk, signs, and symptoms of emotional fatigue.
Pre-registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uf-mppjItHtHcYtfIuPPQPlYmjAfGbFrS
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Tuesday, November 23rd
12:00 p.m – 1:00 p.m.
Join World Cares Center on Tuesday, November 23rd for Emotional Resiliency. We will be highlighting signs of emotional stress as well as how to mitigate them. This is will be a no-stress opportunity to share, have some fun and win some prizes.
Pre-registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfu2vqz4tGdV-jNuF4G3rwpQQXIE_QFhQ
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Thursday, December 2nd
1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
We launched the Ready Responders Round Table to provide leaders and managers the opportunity to discuss the challenges they face in disaster management. This month we will focus on Holiday Safety in prevention of disasters in homes. Join us as we share the best ways to keep ourselves and our pets safe during the Holiday season.
Pre-Registration is Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-6orzMrGN3105sYabyAI9DHKSyred7R
If you have any questions, please email Steven Ayling at implementation@worldcares.org
Tuesday, December 21st
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Are you a community volunteer or manager interested in how to identify and mitigate household hazards? Then join us on Tuesday, December 21st for our Reduce the Risk training. Our trained facilitator will teach you how to prepare yourself and your household on how to respond to hazardous events in the home.
Pre-registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtc-ipqDosE9DVQiqKgpf3y5Hm-RCdukZx
World Cares Center reduces the harm, suffering, and loss caused by disasters by empowering under-served, at-risk communities to prevent everyday accidents and react as educated and skilled ready responders when disasters occur. WCC believes that resiliency is best promoted when all members of communities are prepared to respond to disasters together, working together to provide training coordination and support to the community.
Founded by citizen New Yorkers who stepped forward to assist in their community’s recovery in the aftermath of 9/11, WCC has become a leader in training individuals and communities in locally lead disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. WCC has a history of responding to disasters from
within hyperlocal communities from the attacks on 9/11 to Hurricane Irene, Superstorm Sandy, and Puerto Rico.
World Cares Center and Ready Rockaway have forged a strong and meaningful partnership during the Superstorm Sandy relief effort. Together the two organizations have successfully developed and delivered the Rockaway Ready Responders Initiative, the Rockaway Ready Responders Round Table, and the Rockaway Ready Responders Awards programs.
World Cares Center (WCC) trains local leaders who will emerge as disaster managers when their community is stricken by crisis offering disaster management tools and provides workshops so that citizens emerge as safe and effective disaster volunteers. The result is a proactive community able to
reduce suffering by responding immediately to the needs of their neighbors.