VisionLink

AUGUST 21, 2014

Sadly, this week marked the loss of one of the disaster response world’s strongest leaders and advocates. Joann Hale was one of the most influential, hard-working, and caring people we have ever had the pleasure of working with here at VisionLInk. Her presence will definitely be missed as we remember her legacy.

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Disaster Voice Leadership National 210

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. Working together we all work better.

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Disaster Active Activism Activities 100

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Today, on this second month, and the 11th day of 2022, 211s across our nation are recognized for the work they do. They work to convey information about the services and resources most useful to everyone who reaches out, and they lend a listening ear or responsive text when it is most needed. And their analytics?

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National Childhood Homeless Disaster 130

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Saturday, February 11th, is National 211 Day 2023! Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available. Celebrate National 211 Day 2023 with us! Watch this blog space for more examples of their work in action! It's powered by people: thousands of caring, local experts are available to help, 24/7.

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Celebrate National United States Org 130

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. The National Breakthrough Network is sponsored and supported by VisionLink.

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National Network Childhood Disaster 100

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

2-1-1, the phone number used by millions to access information about community services, is celebrated nation-wide today, February 11th. Right now, many hundreds of call operators across the nation are answering requests for assistance about housing, food, legal issues, family support, health care, jobs and schooling and much more.

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Community Analytics National Blended 238

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It has more than 125,000 volunteers, has responded to disasters in 700-plus communities, and raised nearly $250 million. She leads the organization’s litigation docket and legal advocacy work on climate change and is a premier advocate of using forensic analysis. She has the roadmap for the nation’s clean energy future.

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Nonprofit Advocacy Law Afghanistan 85

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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Hurricane Conference National Disaster 100

VisionLink

JUNE 24, 2014

The sessions engaged leadership from the Centers for Disease Control , National VOAD , Facebook , Target , FEMA , Health & Human Services , Homeland Security , United Way Worldwide , Operation HOPE , the US Chamber of Commerce , GE Healthcare , American Red Cross , Booz Allen Hamilton , and many others.

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Time DC Disaster Washington 185

Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. But climate change has been a disaster experienced slowly, and now all at once. Thinking big on climate change There is good news.

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Disaster Action Change Hurricane 98

VisionLink

MAY 6, 2024

This annual gathering of Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster is the nation's leading gathering of non-profit and faith-based disaster response agencies. To learn more about NVOAD's DART, the Disaster Agency Response Technology platform powered by Visionlink technology, check out this link. At the conference ?

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Conference Disaster United States Vermont 130

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. 2 Be proud of the work you do every day, everywhere across North America. Congratulations 2-1-1.

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Puerto Rico National North America United States 100

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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National United States Homeless Florida 100

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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Help Disaster Volunteer Government 130

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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Colorado Conference Management Support 130

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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Hurricane Donation Houston Help 136

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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Conference Maryland Disaster New Jersey 130

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2021

For this week’s National Volunteer Week, we’re launching the next phase of our partnership with Salesforce.org. Foodcycle worked with the team at HandsOn Connect to launch their virtual check-in and chat service, where volunteers call guests for a “weekly natter”. What did all this adaption mean to FoodCycle’s core goals in 2020?

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Volunteer Philanthropy National Management 111

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. Enjoy your holiday season and know we truly appreciate the amazing work you and your teams do each day. The Visionlink Team

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Grant Fund Program Disaster 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The digital team works hard to produce social content that balances sharing stories of the people they serve, the impact of their work, and the generosity of their supporters. During certain moments – such as natural disasters – they quickly pivot planned content to be more contextual and reflect new priorities. Final Thoughts.

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Social Media Donor Media Social 313

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Compliments to the steering committee, staff, partners, and 1,300 affiliated agencies and organizations of the national Coordinated Assistance Network. In the map below, you will see the number of disasters, by state, to which the partners of CAN provided coordinated relief during the last two years. It makes sense though.

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Network Disaster National Map 100

VisionLink

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

More than 400 disaster relief agencies, making up the nation''s first and largest partnership of independent relief organizations, uses VisionLink technology to support their work. Born of the lessons from 9/11, the Coordinated Assistance Network helps disaster survivors gain access to coordinated and coherent support services.

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Disaster National Lesson Community 100

VisionLink

AUGUST 23, 2010

We are very pleased to become a partner of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), an organization where members share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle--preparation, response and recovery--to help disaster survivors and their communities.

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Disaster National Director Knowledge 100

Futurism

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Now, the National National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released an audio recording taken roughly 900 miles from the Titan's implosion site by a "moored passive acoustic recorder"device. But one of its cofounders, Guillermo Shnlein, already has far more ambitious plans in the works.

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Audio Government Bahamas Disaster 107

VisionLink

MARCH 11, 2010

This partnership focuses on powerful client management tools, including a shared disaster client and resource information database, working across nonprofit and faith-based organizations in the ten county area around San Francisco. Again, congratulations and welcome aboard, we are honored to support your work.

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San Francisco Disaster Chapter National 100

VisionLink

OCTOBER 16, 2015

VisionLink would like to congratulate the Member Agencies of the West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) on receiving the Governor’s Service Award. The West Virginia VOAD connects various organizations enabling them to work together during disaster, providing response, relief, and recovery.

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West Virginia Virginia Award Service 100

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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Disaster Collaboration Profit Volunteer 100

sgEngage

JULY 12, 2021

The corporate philanthropic community has been working hard to make an impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the past 6 years. The natural disaster data in this infographic can be found on the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery. Impact on SDGs 1 – 3.

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Goal Develop Hunger Disaster 145

VisionLink

APRIL 25, 2012

The purpose is to build on best practices and build capacity of regional organizations to provide coordinated assistance to those affected by a large scale disaster in the LA region. The Coordinated Assistance Network is a membership of more than 1,000 members who work together to provided coordinated assistance to disaster survisors.

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Los Angeles Conference Disaster Chapter 100

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. And the work continues!

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Hurricane Disaster Texas Module 100

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2025

Identify sources of information that provide the background and how it affects you, such as the National Council of Nonprofits and regional grantmaking associations to stay in the loop with whats happening locally. Both grantmakers and grantees have made it through pandemics, natural disasters, and economic downturns.

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Strategy Impact Fund Grant 79

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 16, 2006

She did a lot of work on the hurricane aftermath (she's an expert on hazardous waste, and a gazillion other things). They remind me a lot of Rod Beckstrom's ideas that I posted earlier about IT support following a disaster. Folks that have those skills getting connected with those that need them during a disaster.

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Hurricane Disaster National Roles 100

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

This edition of the App It Up project "Cool App Roundup" highlights different ways apps can be used in disaster, crisis, and emergency situations. Preparing for Disaster. The FEMA app includes preparation guidelines for a variety of disasters, including checklists, safety tips, and local shelter maps.

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Disaster Blackberry Japan Haiti 54

VisionLink

APRIL 26, 2012

Pleased to report that the VisionLink team, and on behalf of FEMA a team from IBM Global Services, are completing their work building a two-way, automatic data exchange between the National Shelter System deployed by the American Red Cross, and the Shelter System deployed by FEMA. Redundancy counts, too.

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Data Disaster National Map 113

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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Support Disaster Module Hurricane 100

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 26, 2024

Holly Welch Stubbing was selected to head the National Philanthropic Trust, the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds. Prior to leading E4E Relief, she worked for Foundation For The Carolinas, where she led advancement, philanthropic services, investments and legal affairs.

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National Charlotte Pennsylvania Award 52

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

February 11 is National 2-1-1 Day ! We also contribute the technology to support the United Way Worldwide’s National 2-1-1 Locator , where you can find the 2-1-1 that serves your location: [link]. Plus of course, our work in disasters, volunteers, gifts-in-kind, and more. org , or dial 2-1-1. Your Visionlink Team

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Wisconsin Indiana Org Disaster 100