The mission of the Black Resilience Network is to catalyze leadership development, collaboration, and investments so Black towns, communities, and organizations can successfully play their vital roles in the disaster and climate resilience ecosystem. We have over 100 members across 23 states who are doing amazing work to support the long and painful recovery process with community members. The following are some of our members who are actively leading recovery efforts. Many of them are also involved in responding to the devastation from Hurricane Helene. Light Up Lawndale, West Side Long Term Recovery Committee, Chicago, Cook County, IL - Ms. Princess Shaw The Forgotten Westside Flood Victims : Light Up Lawndale has been leading the disaster case management efforts on the Westside of Chicago. Cook County experienced a severe flood event in early July 2023 which left at least 200-300 homes on the West Side of Chicago, mostly seniors and single-family homes, with...
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