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BRC Team Continues to Grow!
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Meet Building Resilient Communities' (BRC) Programs and Services Director, Reverend Jim Smith. Jim began his work with BRC this past January. As part of the management team, Jim plays an essential role in developing and implementing programs, services, and initiatives that help communities prepare for all types of disasters moving forward in our mission to help those under-served and under-resourced.
“Building Resilient Communities is passionate about helping the under-served and under-resourced overcome their current circumstances. Each team member takes what we do seriously and is always looking at how to address the root causes of the circumstances.”, shares Jim.
Collaborating with various faith, communities, and public agencies is essential to create the strong connections that are necessary to make a true difference. Jim’s broad background in ministry and leadership roles is the perfect fit for this community-driven position.
“From a very young age, I have an innate yearning instilled in me to help others. As an ordained minister, I have a passion to help and encourage faith leaders and congregations thrive in their ministries. It is those two passions that drive me to work with houses of worship and small businesses to enable them be leaders in their communities by equipping them to be prepared and respond to their communities during emergency situations.”, shared Jim.
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 As natural disasters and social disparities appear to be increasing, Jim believes BRC’s services and training that include youth are more important than ever. One of his projects is to enhance BRC’s Youth Program by developing a Youth Leadership and Development Internship Program. Through this highly interactive program, high school students develop leadership skills in emergency preparedness and learn how to take proactive initiatives in matters of racial and social justice, climate change, environmental impact, and the economic well-being of their communities which has a direct impact in building resilient communities.
Three of BRC’s core values are of special significance to Jim: Excellence, teamwork, and reliability.
“Excellence is important to me as I believe that everything I do should be pleasing to the Lord. If I can accomplish that in my life, then I will be making an impact on the lives of others. Teamwork, in my opinion, is the only way to build a great team that can passionately serve others. Reliability is the same as integrity. My word is my word and if I cannot deliver on what I promise then I have let others down.”
Welcome, Jim! We look forward to experiencing the impact of your skills and talents in helping BRC continue to grow!
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At BRC we know that connected communities are more likely to be resilient, equitable, and healthy communities. The Inland Region is filled with a variety of events that support meaningful connections in our communities. The BRC Community Calendar showcases upcoming events hosted by local non-profits, community organizations, and businesses.
Do you have an event that we can help promote? All events submitted to the community calendar must be located within San Bernardino and Riverside Counties and open to the general public. Submit your event for review here.
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Thank a Funder!
Building Resilient Communities (BRC) is proud to be in partnership with Riverside County and grateful for the financial support as part of the recent initiative - Riverside County University Public Health Initiative to Address COVID-19 Disparities.
Building healthy, strong, resilient communities takes robust collaborations with like-minded, dedicated partners. In addition to our mission of providing disaster preparedness education, resources and tools; BRC advocates to remove barriers that cause people to be under-served and under-resourced. Thank you, County of Riverside for your important investment in BRC.
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Our community has faced several crises, from wildfires to COVID-19. While we are actively preparing families and businesses to persevere in the face of disaster, we need your help to make our efforts go even further!
You can help us provide communities with personal protection equipment, training, and disaster preparedness resources. Your support is crucial to our efforts to create a resilient, self-sufficient community.
If you’re able, we’d love it if you could donate to help us achieve our mission.
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