ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, July 27, 2023 — The American Red Cross New Jersey Region is pleased to announce a new effort, the Community Adaptation Program, in Atlantic County will focus on building strong partnerships with local nonprofits to increase access to health and mental health services, nutritious food and safe housing. Atlantic County will be one of only 15 communities across the country selected for this innovative new program.
To help improve disaster resilience, the Red Cross is providing enhanced support in select communities across the country that are at high risk for extreme weather and face socioeconomic challenges. The program focuses on helping local nonprofits that specialize in health, hunger and housing issues to strengthen their work before disasters and to serve families hit hard by the climate crisis.
“Disasters can tear apart support systems that help residents access the essentials like nutritious food, health and mental health care, and affordable housing,” said Rosie Taravella, CEO, American Red Cross New Jersey Region. “By joining together with other local organizations at work in Atlantic County, we can make a greater difference in the lives of those we jointly serve. Right now, we’re recruiting three talented professionals to help us advance this critical work.”
Learn about these full-time employment opportunities and how you can be a force for good in Atlantic County by visiting redcross.org/careers and searching for “disaster resilience.” Open positions include a Community Disaster Risk Reduction Manager and Community Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinators. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in social services, partner collaboration and community outreach, and preferably experience in grant administration, disaster risk reduction and building volunteer teams.
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need. We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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