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Severe Weather in the Midwest and Southeast: ALAN Update
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 ALAN Friends: By now you’ve probably seen the drone footage and read about the massive destruction left across the
Any Way The Cookie Crumbles
There are many times when ALAN’s team members seem to have a total mind meld – except of course when we don’t. Such was the case
How Do We Love Our In-Kind Supporters? Let Us Count The Ways
It’s hard to believe. But it’s already time for one of ALAN’s favorite holidays. We’re talking, of course, about ALANtine’s Day, that special time of year
LA Fires: How We’ll Be Helping
Last week I was in Los Angeles, where I spent a day visiting several organizations that are involved in early fire relief efforts. It was an
California Fires: ALAN Update
Dear ALAN Friends: By now you’ve undoubtedly seen the news reports about the devastating fires that are still ablaze in Southern California. We grieve with those
Sing Along With ALAN (A Festive Fundraising Announcement)
The holidays are in full swing – which means it’s high time for a new ALAN sing-along blog. So grab your scarves and prepare your sleds
Tis (The End Of) The Season
December has always been one of my favorite months of the year. I love the Christmas season and finally being able to settle into the crisp,
Energizing Hope Through Sustainable Solutions In Disaster Response
In the aftermath of disasters, when the power goes out and the basic needs of communities are at risk, hope often comes in the form of
The Power Of Love
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the word “power” – and it’s not hard to see why. Last week millions of people temporarily lost theirs
Hurricane Helene: ALAN’s Mid-Week Update
The first draft of this blog was actually written in La Guardia Airport, where I was en route to Nashville for an exciting Tuesday and Wednesday
The Loss And The Hope In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Helene
Ordinarily I am a glass-half-full kind of person. But when I look at what’s happened to the residents of Western North Carolina, Florida’s Big Bend and
ALAN’s Helpful Post-Hurricane Relief Do’s And Don’ts
As you are well aware, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday night. Since then, ALAN has heard from many people who
