What Do You Mean By That? (Introducing ALAN’s Latest Blog Feature)
Each year, dictionaries add numerous new expressions and countless new definitions for existing words. Non-profit and supply chain lexicons are also evolving, which is why we’re introducing this “vocab”solutely fabulous new blog feature – and kicking it off with a closer look at two of the biggest disaster preparation terms being bandied about today. Lately […]
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 Midwest and Southeast as a result of this past weekend’s tornadoes. We mourn alongside those who’ve lost friends, family, and co-workers, homes and business locations to these events – […]
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 a couple of years ago when we were trying to decide what tchotchke to give out at an annual conference. One team member (who freely admits to being kind […]
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 eye-opening experience, which is why I wanted to send you this quick update. In a word, things are messy (which is not a term I use lightly), and the […]
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 who have lost family members, friends or homes, not to mention many parts of their hometowns. And we have already begun working behind the scenes to support relief efforts. […]
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 for our latest festive jingle. (Sing to the tune of “Jingle Bells”) Dashing off this tune To make a quick request We need your year-end help So we […]
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, cold weather. Also, I admittedly have a weakness for any hot beverage (apple cider, mulled wine, hot chocolate – you name it) and, while I fervently believe it’s a […]
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 action and innovative partnerships. The partnership between the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) and Footprint Project has become a beacon of sustainability and resilience, bringing solar-powered energy solutions to […]
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 during Hurricane Helene, and more than a million are still without it. An interesting thing often happens when communities experience widespread power outages. Among other things, the people who […]
