The DRI Foundation is pleased to share its 2023-2024 Annual Review, celebrating a year of giving back and moving forward. DRI 2024 Annual Review
Category: Community Resilience
Financial Assistance Provided to Help Victims of Flooding in Brazil
In May 2024, extreme flooding hit southern Brazil, forcing the evacuation of whole cities as roads and bridges were destroyed. In the aftermath, at least 150 died with hundreds more unaccounted for. With input from the Women in BCM Committee’s…
Looking Back on Our Volunteer Day at DRI2024 – And What Comes Next
As we look back on DRI2024's Volunteer Day, we want to thank everyone who ventured out into the marsh of south Louisiana to help rebuild the disappearing coastline. Through the Foundation's partnership with Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), our…
Foundation Aids Organization Promoting Preparedness for California Wildfires
One of the DRI Foundation’s primary giving goals is to support communities that are prepared and resilient in the face of disasters. The West Slope Foundation of El Dorado County, CA, also recognizes this goal, and has received financial support…
Volunteer Day at DRI2024 – Fighting Back Against Louisiana’s Land Loss
The DRI Foundation is excited to announce the Volunteer Day activities in conjunction with DRI2024, coming to New Orleans Mar. 3-6, 2024. This is your DRI Foundation at work — creating meaningful connections in our communities and engaging members of…
Read the DRI Foundation’s 2022-2023 Annual Review
The DRI Foundation has released its latest annual review, detailing its giving and volunteerism efforts in 2022 and 2023. “The DRI Foundation’s mission is to provide financial, educational and volunteer aid to those who have been impacted by disasters,” said…
Foundation Support Sends Animal Responders Where Needed
The DRI Foundation is pleased to support the NJ-based Tri-State Canine Response Team, which provides a wide range of animal services and training to areas in need. Founded in 2015, this all-volunteer nonprofit was formed to help first responders in…
Bonnie’s Volunteer View: Volunteer Day in Austin, TX
Volunteer Day at the DRI2023 conference was a HUGE success. It’s always great to see our DRI Certified Professionals come together and leave a lasting mark on the communities we serve. This year was no exception. We were able to…
DRI Certified Professional Reports on Resilience Efforts from Grant Recipients in Puerto Rico
The DRI Foundation is proud to support organizations working to strengthen resilience after disasters – especially when such an opportunity has been recognized by a Certified Professional. That is the case for our recent donation to ViequesLove, which promotes preparedness…
Search and Rescue Group Gets DRI Foundation Funding, Gives an Exciting Demonstration
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,…