What they call their work
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Celebration of community serviceHosts recognition events, such as the 2023 Celebration of Service, to honor contributions by community members to disaster response and recovery.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Community engagement during Preparedness MonthOrganizes events and activities during Preparedness Month to engage East Harlem residents in disaster readiness efforts.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Community events during Mental Health MonthHosts events during Mental Health Month to promote mental well-being and resilience within the East Harlem community.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Distribution of free masksProvides free masks to residents of East Harlem to support public health during emergencies.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Extreme heat preparedness and responseProvides information and resources to the East Harlem community to prepare for and respond to extreme heat events.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Free clothing distribution for residents in crisisProvides free clothing to East Harlem residents experiencing crisis through partnerships with Arcoiris and LSA Family Health Service.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Historical and impact showcase eventsHosts gallery and commemorative events, such as the 2024 "COAD Throughout the Years" exhibition, to highlight organizational history and community impact.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Legionnaires' disease prevention educationOffers educational resources to the community about Legionnaires' disease prevention and awareness.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Mental health video series productionProduces a video series focused on mental health to support community well-being, particularly in the context of disaster recovery.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Strengthening emergency preparedness and disaster response capacityWorks to enhance the ability of East Harlem's vulnerable communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters through coalition-building and capacity development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Coastal storm emergency preparedness exercisesConducted tabletop exercises, such as in 2020, to simulate and prepare for coastal storm emergency scenarios.
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Who they work with
- American Red Cross GNY Partner — Collaborating partner
- Community Emergency Networks Network — Member of the network
- East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership Partner — Partner organization providing free primary care to uninsured adults in East Harlem.
- East Side S.O.U.L. Partner — Community partner providing space for neighbors to connect and access resources.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for communication and outreach.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for communication and outreach.
- LSA Family Health Service Partner — Member organization providing information and vouchers for free clothing through Arcoiris Thrift Store.
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn for communication and outreach.
- NYC Community Emergency Response Teams Partner — Collaborating partner
- NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Government — Collaborating partner
- NYC Emergency Management Government — Collaborating partner
- NYC VOAD Network — Member of the network
- Pandemic Response Institute Network — Member of the network
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for communication and outreach.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts mental health video content on YouTube platform
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube for communication and outreach.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Coalition Modelmethodology: community-coalition-disaster-responseBy coordinating local organizations into a unified network, we improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery because collective action leverages distributed knowledge, increases trust, and enables faster, more context-appropriate interventions.
- Community-Driven Resilience Buildingmethodology: community-driven support networkBy creating spaces for neighbors to connect and access resources, we build social infrastructure that enhances disaster resilience because strong local networks improve information flow, mutual aid, and collective efficacy during crises.
- Integrated Mental Health and Resilience Programmingmethodology: integrated mental_health and disaster resilienceBy embedding mental health education and emotional well-being initiatives within disaster resilience efforts, we strengthen community coping capacity because psychological readiness is a critical component of overall disaster resilience.