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Natural disasters can hit without warning, and communities with the least support are often the hardest hit. Our work building community resilience to disasters gives areas like the Gulf Coast, rural Montana and tribal regions in South Dakota, the capacity to prepare for the future. Read more about how we're helping a community near you. Community Lighthouses in Louisiana Guide the Way: https://cdcf.link/3E9cmCZ An Ounce of Fire Prevention in Rural Montana: https://cdcf.link/477NCal Preparing South Dakota’s Rural Communities for the Health Effects of Extreme Weather: https://cdcf.link/4nOZ8Nh

Founded by GRAMMY award-winning artist Zac Brown, Camp Southern Ground sits on 400 acres of scenic farmland in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dedicated to serving youth and veterans, the camp offers residential summer camp experience for kids aged 7 to 17 and workforce and wellness transition programs for veterans transitioning to civilian life. While service members are trained to serve others first, Camp Southern Ground offers veterans an opportunity to focus on their personal growth and find a path forward. Read the full story for more.

A group of local organizations in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom (NEK) joined together to form a collaborative to improve health systems in the most rural region in the state. But when the NEK was hit with historic, back-to-back storms in July 2024, they had to put their long-term plans on hold to help their neighbors recover from catastrophic flooding. Led by Northern Counties Health Care, Inc., the organizations worked alongside local leaders, faith organizations, businesses, government agencies and the Vermont Department of Public Health to deploy volunteers and support flood recovery efforts. We're proud to support the Vermont collaborative, and local partnerships across the country, as they work to meet the health needs of their communities. Read more about the Vermont collaborative and their flood response work.

The Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation in north-central South Dakota has faced many extreme weather events—heavy winter snow and ice storms, tornadoes and blistering summer heat, often leaving communities isolated without access to emergency services and health care. With support from the CDC Foundation, the Cheyenne River Long Term Recovery Group has been working to help community members prepare for weather-related disasters by arranging emergency response trainings and sharing critical preparedness information through local events and their weekly radio show. These incredible efforts ensure the community is better protected from the associated health effects of extreme weather events. Read more about their efforts to keep their rural community connected and safe before, during and after emergencies.

Through the Veteran Suicide Prevention Evaluation (VSPE) Program, the CDC Foundation supports Veteran Serving Organizations (VSOs) like Camp Southern Ground in Fayetteville, Georgia, to help veterans transition into civilian life. At Camp Southern Ground, Warrior Week brings veterans together to discover their strengths and find a meaningful path forward as they transition from military service. Hear from U.S. Air Force veteran Lacy Gunnoe, wellbeing director for veteran programs at Camp Southern Ground, as he describes the mission of Camp Southern Ground and the role of Warrior Week. Watch the video and read more: https://cdcf.link/3K7OORR