Community Resilience Collaborations

Building Stronger Communities Together

Disasters affect every community differently. That is why the American Red Cross partners with local leaders, organizations, volunteers, and residents to strengthen preparedness before emergencies happen.

Through Community Resilience Collaborations, communities work with the Red Cross to identify local priorities, build trusted relationships, and support community-led preparedness and response.

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A Red Cross volunteer talking to two clients in a shelther sitting on a cot.

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Communities lead. The Red Cross partners. Together, we build resilience that lasts.

Start the Conversation

Tell us about your community’s priorities, strengths, and interest in building resilience. Your local Red Cross Chapter Executive Director will review your submission and follow up to begin a discovery conversation.

What Is a Community Resilience Collaboration?

A Community Resilience Collaboration is a partnership between the American Red Cross and a local community focused on strengthening disaster preparedness, readiness, and community-led response.

Rather than beginning with a predefined program, we begin by listening. Together, we explore local strengths, risks, relationships, and opportunities to build resilience in ways that can last.

Who Should Start the Conversation?

We welcome interest from community leaders and local partners, including:

Mayors and municipal leaders
Tribal governments and Tribal leaders
County officials
Emergency management partners
Nonprofit and faith-based organizations
School districts and education partners
Public health organizations
Community coalitions
Neighborhood and resident leaders

For Tribal Nations, the Red Cross approaches partnership with respect for sovereignty, local leadership, and government-to-government relationships where appropriate.

How It Works

Start the Conversation: Complete the interest form and tell us about your community.
Local Red Cross Review: Your local Chapter Executive Director reviews the request with chapter leadership.
Discovery Conversation: The Red Cross connects with you to learn more about your community’s priorities, strengths, and partnership opportunities.
Community-Led Planning: If there is alignment, the community and Red Cross work together to shape next steps.

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Your community knows its strengths, priorities, and challenges best. If you are ready to explore how the Red Cross can partner with local leaders to strengthen preparedness and community-led response, start the conversation today.

Start the Conversation