VisionLink

APRIL 11, 2024

Is your organization prepared to respond and support during a community-wide disaster? Our Disaster Case Management Platform (DCMP) and related disaster management tools are proven solutions that can support your organization, your staff and volunteers, and the clients you serve. Want to learn more? Visionlink.

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VisionLink

APRIL 11, 2022

Visionlink has in attendance some of our most senior disaster experts--with literally hundreds of disaster operations in their bank of experience. When you need the most widely used system that is proven to work. Check out the Visionlink platform--also deployed as DART by the NVOAD. Meet the Future. See you there!

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 10, 2022

Several leading national nonprofit organizations are calling on Congress and the president to immediately provide the tools charitable nonprofits need to provide relief to millions of people across the country impacted by devastating natural disasters.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We’ll be exhibiting at B ooth #35, joining Colorado's dedicated crisis professionals from across the Rockies to discuss the latest technological advances and disaster resiliency-building efforts in Colorado, Visionlink's home state.

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VisionLink

MAY 15, 2013

We are very honored to be named the National Partner of the Year by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), presented last night at the NVOAD annual conference in Portland, Oregon. Twenty-six states have already launched their state-based systems. Thank you NVOAD; we are honored to support your work.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) is a national, competitive, and merit-based contribution program intended to support public infrastructure projects designed to mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by climate change, such as floods, wildland fires, droughts and seismic events.

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VisionLink

MAY 3, 2022

We're off to the National VOAD Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, May 2nd through 5th at the Renaissance Harborplace! With last year's conference 100% virtual, this year will be extra-exciting for us as we connect with longtime friends and collaborate as an association of organizations that mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters.

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 16, 2022

These proven solutions have been used by the American Red Cross, United Ways, city, county and state governments, and hundreds of nonprofit organizations, including by a national group of trusted VOAD partners.

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VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

It's National Volunteer Week! Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. Fun question: Which president signed the proclamation that established National Volunteer Week?

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VisionLink

AUGUST 26, 2020

With one of the highest 24-hour intensification rates, Hurricane Laura will be a tremendously serious storm, and another of nearly 300 named disasters from which we build expertise and readiness to offer help. We offer the nation's leading disaster relief platform. Activate one or modules as needed. Ready for instant deployment.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 8, 2015

7, 2015 – From now through October 31st, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center ( www.ITDRC.org ), Humanity Road ( www.HumanityRoad.org ), and VisionLink ( www.VisionLink.org ), are staffing and supporting a free hotline for the survivors of the South Carolina floods. More information about VisionLink can be found at [link].

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Our hearts and minds go out to all those now beginning the difficult work of recovery--in this flood--and in the other disasters that occur in this nation and around the world every day. Douglas Zimmerman VisionLink www.visionlink.org (Note, you can learn more from our disaster maps at boulderflood2013.communityos.org

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VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. A hallmark of U.S. Our technology suite is in use in dozens of states around the country and more are joining.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The United Way Worldwide declared February 11 as National 2-1-1 Day to recognize the importance of an anonymous, easy to remember 3-digit phone number (211) that was available to 24/7. The success 2-1-1 garnered in the United States opened services in Toronto, Canada in 2002.

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VisionLink

MAY 25, 2011

Writing from the national conference of the National Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster (NVOAD). The Coordinated Assistance Network is supporting integrated, multi-agency client services for thousands of disaster survivors. And these are but a few examples from the voluntary sector.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2023

The disaster also displaced over 1.9 million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. Multilateral support for disaster relief and humanitarian aid began soon after the earthquakes with the World Bank releasing $1.78 An estimated 2.2 An estimated 2.2 billion ($1.6

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Support and Donate Statewide & General Relief American Red Cross - Hurricane Ian Relief | redcross.org Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s 2022 Hurricane Season Fund | disasterphilanthropy.org Good360 - Short and Long-Term Relief | good360.org Support Blue Fox Clients in Florida - They Need Your Help More than Ever!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

This spam is both lame (no graphic, no attempt to make the senders address look legit, mangled English) and odious -- preying on disaster victims (one can hope they're just preying on greedy idiots who will pretend to be disaster victims). Subject: United Nations Headquarters. Text: United Nations Headquarters.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

When severe weather strikes, a nonprofit leader’s first instinct is to help others impacted by disaster, according to Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – risk control at Church Mutual Insurance Company. Have an emergency kit stocked and ready for a natural disaster.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

VisionLink has launched a Shelter View iPhone App now available in the Apple iTunes store, providing information about disaster shelters across the United States. The application provides links to donate, or to view up to date disaster information from the Red Cross Newsroom website. Download it now. Stay tuned!

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Visionlink joins with Americans nationwide to honor our military servicemembers, their families, and our nation's veterans today, November 11th. It is because of the strength of our military that our nation can often lead by example, and not necessarily by force. We do not take that request, or their offer, lightly.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 26, 2011

Then consider connecting to the National Shelter System to have information about disaster shelters at your finger tips, and for those you serve. You can have an account on the National Shelter System, or have access to the XML open shelters data feed. Information and Referral? Elder care hotline or other similar solution?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

TechSoup recently updated its disaster planning and recovery guide, The Resilient Organization , to include the new ways nonprofits, charities, and public libraries are using technology. To supplement this section, we compiled the best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, other nonprofits, and more.

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 9, 2009

The National Breakthrough Network is proud to welcome as its newest member, Jon McKenzie of Sarasota and Manatee Counties'' IDEAS (Integrated Data Exchange Alliance of the Suncoast). The National Breakthrough Network is sponsored and supported by VisionLink. Welcome Jon!!

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VisionLink

JULY 25, 2019

This is an annual event designed to bring together governmental disaster agencies, non governmental agencies, faith-based organizations and private sector providers who support disaster responders. Partnership day serves to familiarize everyone with the agency capabilities and technologies that are available when disasters strike.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 28, 2019

Visionlink is proud to support the work of National VOAD's Project Comeback in Texas with our multi-agency Disaster Case Management solution, helping more than 700 case managers from 14 nonprofit partners assist more than 12,000 households. Learn more about the American Red Cross , National VOAD and Visionlink.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

When looking for the right nonprofit organization to build a disaster relief strategy with, there are going to be a few questions you must ask yourself: › Is this for a disaster that has impacted my company directly? There are typically two kinds of nonprofit organizations that assist in local disaster relief and resiliency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Organization: National Wildlife Federation. The power of social media really proved itself for us when the Gulf oil disaster first hit mainstream news, it was our web and social media presences that helped disseminate news and information to keep people up-to-date in real-time with our work on the ground. Name: Danielle Brigida.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 21, 2014

Sadly, this week marked the loss of one of the disaster response world’s strongest leaders and advocates. Her leadership also transcended state lines with her work in the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) during Super Storm Sandy and other disasters.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The National Shelter System is being used to help manage dozens of shelters in Florida--and states north, as Dorian continues along its predicted track. Visionlink offers advanced, expertly-designed solutions including volunteer, gifts-in-kind, situational awareness, client intake, case management, and other modules for disaster response.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This post is republished with permission from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. See CDP's What We're Watching page for news on the status of disasters worldwide, along with relevant disaster-related media coverage. The island nation of Haiti has been dealt yet another devastating blow.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

February 11th is National 2-1-1 Day. In fact, our 2-1-1 customers, along with our customers in the general information and referral business, elder care, homeless management, education, and disaster relief sectors support clients and resources in more than 14,000 cities and towns across the United States.

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VisionLink

JULY 30, 2010

When disaster strikes, trying to find out how your friends and family are doing can be agonizing. Those who are hit by a disaster large or small can register on the Safe & Well site, and then their friends and family can search the database and receive information about a loved one''s most recent status.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2017

I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. I grew up on the Jersey shore where I’ve been evacuated due to storms, but I have never seen this level of disaster. PortLight “Inclusive Disaster Relief” SPCA of Texas. My heart goes out to the victims and I want to help.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month ? With this year being the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastation, it's a good time to make sure your organization is prepared to remain resilient and keep the doors open to serve your community - whether you face a natural disaster or a simple server failure.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2015

I thought it would be interesting to look at some recent examples of emerging technology for disaster relief in action. Earlier this year, I attended an event organized by the Red Cross to brainstorm and develop ideas surrounding emerging technology and disaster relief. TechSoup Resources for Disaster Planning and Recovery.

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