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Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Disaster Aid, Family Services, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Target demographics: individuals affected by naturally occurring or nationally declared disasters by the president
Geographic areas served: the DFW Metroplex area and volunteer services in surrounding areas
Programs: I. DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM A. Disaster Preparation & Education (Year-round) 1. Program will assist individuals by providing supplies. 2. Fortification of structures. 3. Risk assessment. 4. Storm evacuation plans. 5. Offer Product to create community storm shelters. B. After Storm Clean up Assistance 1. Assist in search and rescue efforts. 2. Assist in debris removal and community restoration efforts. II. Crisis Assistance Program A. Assist victims of disaster by providing 1. Cash assistance to obtain housing. 2. Hygiene products. 3. Vouchers to purchase vehicles. 4. Donating clothing items and vouchers to purchase needed clothing items to obtain employment. B. After care Programs to address issues associated with 1. Loss of life. 2. Loss of property. 3. Problems with depression and addiction. C. Housing Assistance Program 1. Relocation assistance for families displaced. 2. Reconstruction assistance for families suffering from storm damage. D. Employment Assistance Program 1. Assist individuals with job placement. 2. Provide supply assistance for individuals needing to get back to work.