Dear Friends,

We hope you've been enjoying your summer. World Cares Center has quite a bit to reflect on so far. One of our key initiatives was bringing together communities of learners for a series of enriching training sessions centered around stress management and emotional resilience. Together, we delved into deep discussions on these topics, while identifying stressors and outlining effective coping strategies. In addition, we connected in a virtual roundtable to discuss the importance of drowning prevention and safety measures. Special thank you to Nathan Etrog for being our subject matter expert and leading this important discussion!

World Cares is also excited about our upcoming annual Stars Under the Stars fundraising event, which takes place on September 19th at Fornino, Brooklyn Bridge Park. In addition to being a fun evening, the event allows us to honor and thank Ready Responders, community volunteers, and front-line emergency workers. It is also serves to raise awareness and critical funds for World Cares and our mission to train and protect. Please see below for more information on attending, sponsoring, and donating.

As we continue through the last month of the summer, we look forward to continuing to provide valuable resources and training opportunities to support the well-being of workers, managers and Ready Responders alike.

Lisa Orloff

World Cares Center

Founder and President

Drowning Prevention and Safety During Climate Disasters

Join us and Nathan Etrog as we have a follow-up discussion on drowning prevention and safety. Nathan will discuss the risks of drowning during disasters such as hurricanes, and will provide guidance on preventative tactics to keep ourselves and our communities safe.

Roundtable sessions are open to individuals and groups.

Register for this FREE training HERE.

August 15, 2024

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Via Zoom

We are thrilled to present our highly anticipated annual fundraiser, Stars Under the Stars. Join us as we celebrate the community, resilience and enduring spirit of Ready Responders, community volunteers and front-line emergency workers, and give thanks to their commitment to disaster response and recovery. The event raises funds to support World Cares Center's mission to train and protect Ready Responders, continue building a global network, and offer timely support when crisis occurs.

September 19, 2024

Fornino, Brooklyn Bridge Park

6:00 - 9:00 PM

VIP Cocktail Hour 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Please join our special guest and co-host Shelli Sonstein, co-host of Q104.3 NYC Radio's "Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show” and the iHeart Radio “9/11 Stories” Podcast as we thank our volunteers and support World Cares Center's mission to train and protect Ready Responders.

Help us honor this year's Lifetime of Service Awardee Elizabeth Crowley, President & CEO of the Building Trade Employers Association, for her steadfast dedication to protecting our responders and front-line workers.

A special thank you will be extended to Elizabeth Gatz, Nimat Haque, Steve Goodrich and Gayathri Punukollu, our valued tech volunteers who assisted in the redesign of WCC’s Knowledge and Communication Center.

Enjoy Fornino’s best dishes prepared by Iron Skillet Master Chef Michael Ayoub. Sip on a specialty Tito’s cocktail or quench your thirst with a craft beer from Brooklyn Brewery.

Your support will help us train citizens to become Ready Responders, and support those on the front lines of disaster response.

Become a Sponsor

Nontraditional Employment for Women

Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency and Suicide Prevention

Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times

August 24, 2024

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This is a closed session for members of NEW NYC.

This free training and materials are produced under grant number SH-000047-SH3 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Session One: Emotional Resiliency and Stress Management for Mangers

Session Two: Developing a Worker Resiliency Program

August 26, 2024 & August 27, 2024



This is a closed session for members of Nonprofit Staten Island.



This free training and materials are produced under grant number SH-000047-SH3 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Emotional Resiliency Training Series

Managers and Supervisors

Emotional Resiliency and Stress Management for Mangers Series in Spanish

August 26, 2024



This is a closed session for members of Voces Latinas



This free training and materials are produced under grant number SH-000047-SH3 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

World Cares Center provides free training on safety, emotional resiliency, and disaster volunteerism, as well as disaster management for leaders. Whether you prefer in-person training at your location or in our training center, virtual sessions via Zoom, or self-paced online courses through www.disastervolunteerismacademy.org, we have options to suit your needs.

Take advantage of this opportunity to equip yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in times of crisis. To schedule your training, simply email us today and start your journey towards becoming a valuable disaster volunteer.

Schedule your training today

World Cares Center's Resilient Worker Initiative

This critically important Free program consists of two training tracks, one for workers and one for managers.

The worker track offers a one-hour Emotional Resiliency and Suicide Prevent Training and a 3-hour Helping Others module.

The managers track offers one hour Managing Managers Stress followed by a four-hour Developing a Resiliency Program module.

Reserve your free training today!

Join the growing list of organizations that have signed on to use the Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential as their foundational training.

To schedule a training for your group of 12 or more click Here

This training is supported by Rutgers University Atlantic COHST and Con Edison.

Reserve your free training today!

Working with New Partners



As part of our Emotional Resiliency Initiative, we led three trainings with a new partner, Voces Latinas. We conducted three trainings with staff members and managers. The training sessions, Emotional Resiliency for Staff Training Series, were conducted in Spanish, and the Emotional Resiliency for Managers Training Series was conducted in English.

Developing a Worker Resiliency Program

World Cares Center hosted a virtual Lunch and Learn training - Developing a Worker Resiliency Program. Trainees discussed potential strategies and programs to implement in their workplace and improve the wellbeing of their staff members.

Are you interested in developing a worker resiliency program for your organization? Click the button below to schedule your training today.

World Cares Center's mission is to ease the harm, suffering and loss caused by disasters trough the empowerment of under-served, at-risk communities to prevent everyday accidents and react as educated and skilled ready responders when disasters occur.