People across the globe are of differing economic and social levels, with varying levels of need. Sometimes, though, people at every level are affected by disasters, severe weather events, and catastrophic occurrences that reshape and impact their lives and those…
Tag: Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer Day a Success!
With DRI2013 at our backs and planning for DRI2014 already in motion, I just wanted to take a moment to thank the many volunteers who helped to make Volunteer Day 2013 so special. Starting with our now traditional "pep rally"…
Come On People Now, Smile On Your Brother!
As you know, Philadelphia, the "city of brotherly love" is the location for DRI2013. In keeping with that theme of love and brotherhood, we think about those in the Philadelphia community who may need our help. The DRI Foundation -…
Volunteer at DRI2013
This year DRI International's conference, DRI2013, will be in the vibrant city of Philadelphia. As is the case in most large metropolitan cities and suburbs in the United States, in Philadelphia there are people in need of a kind, supportive,…
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Project
I hope you all had a good week. Here in New York we had yet another snow storm. I, for one, am tired of this winter weather and am anxiously awaiting sunshine in the City of Brotherly Love at DRI2013…
Happy Birthday to You: Disaster Recovery International Foundation!
This Wednesday marked the first birthday of the Disaster Recovery International Foundation, a charitable foundation created by DRI International to raise funds for organizations that provide help in times of disaster. The foundation has used those funds and the sweat of some…
A Final Note of Appreciation …
Almost two weeks have passed since our Volunteer Day in New Orleans. I just wanted to publicly acknowledge one more individual who recognizes that there is no "I" in team. As assignments were being doled out and the day was…
What has DRI Done for You Lately? Just Ask a Homeowner in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward
Daniel Mikulsky. I have an answer to the question that has been floated by the naysayers in our industry. Over 40 DRI certified business continuity planners left the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans at 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning…
Volunteer Days and Days to Come!
The conference is only a few short days behind us, but already we are thinking about DRI 2013 and the next Volunteer Day. I just wanted to thank all of the volunteers from our extremely successful Volunteer Day, held Saturday, May…
Webinar: DRI Foundation FAQs
You know DRI International, but you may not know about the Disaster Recovery International Foundation. That's why we're holding a "DRI Foundation FAQs" webinar - to raise awareness of the foundation and its projects, to let you know how you can…