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Are Hurricanes to Blame for Massive Destruction in Black and Brown Neighborhoods?
NOLA! The place of culture, color, and festivities! Magical ambience on almost every corner! Your one stop destination for treating your palette to every flavor imaginable! Unfortunately, New Orleans was completely destroyed in more ways than one back in 2005.
Read MoreOur response to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian
Atlantic Hurricane Season started late, but it’s making up for lost time.
Read MoreThank You from GO Humanity
We’re sad to say we’re closing… Dear Supporters of GO Humanity, We have very heavy news. As of October 1st, 2023, GO Humanity must dissolve as an organization and cease to operate. In 2009, we planted a seed which became the sapling of Foundation Beyond Belief which became the tree of GO Humanity. Now our…
Read MoreOpinion: FEMA and Red Cross are not Champions
This piece comes to us from an activist and member of one of the vulnerable communities impacted by ongoing Atlantic hurricanes. Robin Harris is an an organizer for Central Florida Mutual Aid and collaborates with GO Humanity service team Orlando Oasis on disaster recovery. I will never forget the tears that filled Ernie’s eyes. I…
Read MoreAnnouncing GO Buckets!
This year, GO Humanity has been focusing on Seeding Local Power. This means nourishing small local organizations doing important work in their communities—disaster recovery, food security projects, and actions alleviating poverty.
Read MoreJoin Us in Seeding Local Power
As the year draws to a close, GO Humanity—formerly Foundation Beyond Belief—is asking you to join us in Seeding Local Power. This isn’t about charity from the top down. It’s about growing power for marginalized people from the ground up. We’ve spent the year sprouting a people-powered resiliency network—one that catches those falling through the…
Read MoreClimate Disaster Response: Dangerous Heat Jeopardizing Vulnerable Communities
Throughout the month of June, cities all over the U.S. have been hitting record temperatures, with more rounds of intense heat predicted through July and August. The consequences are deadly: on average, more people in the U.S. die from extreme heat than any other severe weather event, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding combined, with poor…
Read More8 Insights From Our Open Discussion on Humanist Volunteering
Each month FBB hosts a live Fireside Chat with grantees, volunteers, and friends. The last session was an informal open discussion with volunteers and team leaders in our Beyond Belief Network. Here are a few of our favorite insights that came out of this free-flowing chat:
Read MoreHurricane Season To Exacerbate Food Insecurity
June 1 marked the official start of hurricane season. When hurricanes hit they can demolish homes, devastate communities and displace people. In most cases electricity is cut, and keeping food fresh is impossible. Food insecurity is a significant dilemma that always emanates in the event of a disaster like a hurricane. An estimated seven million…
Read MoreInmates Face Aftermath of Toxic Flood in Florida Jail
Little over a week ago in Florida, hundreds of people (some 315 homes) were evacuated after a leak at Piney Point wastewater reservoir near Tampa. A local jail was also threatened by flooding with toxic water, yet it was only partially evacuated. Most of Manatee County Jail’s prisoners (700+) were crowded upstairs, left behind to…
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