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Get Prepared. Get Involved.
The NYC Citizen Corps Council is part of the national Citizen Corps initiative to bring together local leaders from community organizations, government, the private sector, and volunteer programs. The Council promotes grassroots emergency preparedness and volunteerism and helps enable New Yorkers to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.




Complimentary Screening: New York Says Thank You
On June 2, 3, and 4, join the NYC Citizen Corps Council for a screening of New York Says Thank You: The Movie at Anthology Film Archives in Manhattan.
Complimentary Tickets
New York Says Thank You Movie Trailer
New York Says Thank You Foundation




Volunteers Creating Change: Sixth Annual Disaster Volunteer Conference
On Tuesday, May 1, the NYC Citizen Corps Council welcomed approximately 350 volunteers to Pace University's Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts. The conference showcased how change originates through volunteer ideas, and how these ideas often have a tremendous impact before, during, and after an emergency on individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
Photos
Program
Slideshow: Volunteers Creating Change




Get Informed. Tumblr Page
Follow the NYC Citizen Corps Council on Tumblr and find out about new emergency preparedness resources and upcoming NYC Citizen Corps Council events, including the Volunteer Development Program, Immigrant Task Force Speakers Series, Partners in Preparedness, and National Preparedness Month. Follow the NYC Citizen Corps Council on Tumblr.




Emergency Preparedness Strategies for People with Special Needs Symposium
On Wednesday, March 21 at Baruch College, the NYC Citizen Corps Council highlighted grassroots solutions to more effectively support consumers, and how people with disabilities, older adults, and others can support each other before, during, and after an emergency. 
Photos
Program
Be the Solution! Everyday Board
Be the Solution! Emergency Board
Lessons Learned (2010 Symposium)




Volunteer Development Program
Trained volunteers who understand how to work together increase our community resiliency. The best time to build this capacity is now. For upcoming events, visit the Volunteer Development Program.


 



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