Resilience
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Severe Weather's Billions-Dollar Toll on US Utility Infrastructure Resilience
In 2022 alone, the United States endured 18 severe weather calamities that collectively cost $17.
Local volunteerism is key to stronger, more resilient communities
In a single year, formal volunteers in the U.S. contributed over 4.1 billion hours of service, generating an estimated economic value of $122.9 billion. This substantial effort, documented by the Census Bureau, highlights the profound and often overlooked impact of dedicated individuals on the nation's well-being and economic stability. These contributions are a testament to the importance of local volunteerism in strengthening communities.
Urban infrastructure faces unprecedented extreme weather impact
In summer 2022, more than 60,000 people died due to heat in Europe.
CPS graduates show resilience overcoming ICE and COVID challenges
As an honorary student member of the Chicago Board of Education, Destiny Singleton spoke out against Operation Midway Blitz, an ICE action traumatizing students, before graduating and heading to Stanf
Local businesses are building community resilience and identity
In a small Vermont town, a single independent bookstore hosts more community events annually than the local library and town hall combined.
Economic Development Shifts Support Local Business Resilience
In Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, the city invested $4.5 million to open a 25,000-square-foot Small Business Center, a dedicated co-working space and incubator for local entrepreneurs.
Local Businesses: Targeted Support Meets Regional Challenges
Over 1,100 local businesses in Pasadena are participating in the new Open Rewards pilot program, with nearly 1,200 users downloading the app to support community commerce, according to Pasadena Now .