Ways to Support Hurricane Recovery in Puerto Rico
Learn how to support organizations working to assist the people of Puerto Rico.
Our member organizations work together to provide coordination of services and resources.
Nashville Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a group of Davidson County community organizations including faith-based, nonprofit, volunteer, and government agencies.
Our goal is to provide knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle—preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery—and help disaster survivors in Davidson County communities.
Members work together on specific projects and goals during each of the four phases of disaster.
Members promote coordination through open and purposeful dialogue, allowing effective sharing of information and resources.
Nashville VOAD members have unique views and access to their communities that allows for comprehensive responses during disasters.
Nashville VOAD members commit to working together and not competitively toward the goal of effective service to the community,
Learn how to support organizations working to assist the people of Puerto Rico.
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