The DRI Foundation is a proud supporter of organizations around the world that help create resilient and safe communities. For this reason, it has provided grant funding for Alpha Team K9 Search and Rescue, a training organization based in Atlanta,…
Category: Community Resilience
Volunteer Day Activity: It’s Fiesta Time With Seniors!
Who doesn’t like a fiesta? Come and spend the day with some seniors and help make our Fiesta Extravaganza en Febrero a day to remember. There will be food, activities with prizes and maybe a change to show off your…
DRI2023 Volunteer Day Info: Cultivating “SEEDS” (Sisters Encourage Empower Developing Success) Forum
Join us for this exciting volunteer opportunity! This event will be about all of our shared experiences as women and the challenges we face in this post-covid environment. Come open hearted and open minded to experience the best that any…
WBCM Welcomes New Board Members, Kimbro and Hyman
A growing and vibrant community, the DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management Committee today announces the addition of two new members: Robyn Kimbro and Santita Hyman. Kimbro, MBCP, CCRP, is Sr. Manager, Enterprise Business Continuity, Walmart, Inc. where she…
Now Available: Read the Foundation’s 2019 Annual Review!
The DRI Foundation is giving back and moving forward, and it's had amazing successes. Here's a look at what we've achieved in these past, challenging months: Over $65,000 raised from July 2019 to June 2020 Over $45,000 given to disaster,…
Michele’s Volunteer View: A Look at Volunteer Day 2020
Volunteer Day at DRI2020 in Savannah was a huge success! It’s really amazing to see what a close-knit group of Certified Professionals can accomplish in just a few hours. The DRI Foundation had over 40 dedicated volunteers working hard in…
Michele’s Volunteer View: What to Know About Volunteer Day at DRI2020
Hello, volunteers! We're looking forward to your participation at our half day activities on Saturday, February 29, 2020. This post tells you everything you'll need to know about participating in Volunteer Day at DRI2020 with the DRI Foundation. This year's DRI…
Announcing the Giving Committee Grantmaking Contest!
As a grant-making entity, the DRI Foundation provides financial, educational, and volunteer aid to those who have been impacted by disasters and non-profits that work to create a more prepared and resilient world. There are so many worthy organizations that…
Michele’s Volunteer View: Prep Your #GivingTuesday Volunteer Plans!
Giving Tuesday is a simple idea. It’s a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday…
Michele’s Volunteer View: Leap Day Volunteerism at DRI2020!
Did you know that 2020 is Leap Year? This only happens every 4 years and should be used for something exceptional. What are you going to do with your extra day this year? I often hear people say that someday,…