World Cares Center
August 2021 Newsletter
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A Note From Our Founder Lisa Orloff
We here at World Cares are continuing to enjoy our summer in safety, as we hope everyone else is. July was an exciting chance to see friends and family, but that doesn’t mean we should forget about the past year. We can’t let these spikes across the country continue, and we should all be committed to staying healthy. I remain hopeful that we can get back on track and continue to keep our great country safe from infections.
This August we’re focusing our Round Table Discussion on Immunization Awareness and its continued role in the fight against COVID-19. In addition, we’ll be joined by an expert to discuss the concerns and benefits associated with immunizations.
Later this month you can also join us at our Lunch & Learn for our Volunteer Safety for Community Vaccination Centers training. It’s going to be an exciting month.
We hope to see you soon. Stay safe and be well!
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COVID-19 Updates + Tips
There are six notable variants in the United States:
B.1.1.7 (Alpha): This variant was first detected in the United States in December 2020. Initially detected in the United Kingdom.
B.1.351 (Beta): This variant was first detected in the United States at the end of January 2021. Initially detected in South Africa in December 2020.
P.1 (Gamma): This variant was first detected in the United States in January 2021. Initially identified in travelers from Brazil.
B.1.427 and B.1.429 (Epsilon): These two variants were first identified in California in February 2021.
B.1.617.2 (Delta): This variant was first detected in the United States in March 2021. Initially identified in India in December 2020.
Please click HERE to see the latest version of the CDC’s
COVID-19 Global Response Strategy.
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Join Disaster Leaders for a Round Table Discussion!
We launched the Ready Responders Round Table to provide leaders and managers the opportunity to discuss the challenges they face in disaster management. This month we will be discussing Immunization Awareness and its continuing role during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, a subject matter expert will be joining us to discuss the concerns and benefits associated with immunizations.
Ready Responders Round Table
Topic: Immunization Awareness
Date: Thursday, August 5th
Time: 1 pm - 2:30 pm
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Free Cloth and Non Surgical Masks available to all volunteers and front line workers and partner organizations:
For free PPE and free virtual COVID-19 safety training, please email Steven at implementation@worldcares.org.
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Find COVID-19 Vaccines!
Dr. B is a free online tool that connects local community members with potential leftover doses of the COVID-19 vaccines. Once you register with this site, if a dose becomes available that would otherwise expire, you receive a text to alert you. For more information and to register, click here.
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August 17th - Interactive Lunch & Learn
Are you a current Disaster Volunteer who would like a refresher, or are you interested in becoming one? Then, join us on Tuesday, August 17th, for our Volunteer Safety for Community Vaccination Centers training. Our trained facilitator will help you to understand where volunteers and frontline, non-medical help is needed. In addition, participants will learn what steps to take before volunteering, assessing their roles while understanding specific COVID-19 hazards concerning those roles.
Topic: Volunteer Safety for Community Vaccination Centers
Date: Tuesday, August 17th
Time: 12 pm - 1pm
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Partner Spotlight
Yadestiny Treasure Chest is a not-for-profit whose mission is to help every child become confident and educated on properly maintaining and improving one's health, talents, skills, and overall appearance. Through innovative fashion, fitness, nutritional, environmental, and community events and activities, Yadestiny Treasure Chest will help develop tomorrow’s young leaders.
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, Yadestiny Treasure Chest found its way to Brooklyn Navy Yard for its Third Stop with the Traveling Chest. The Traveling Chest is a FREE children's boutique that serves as a mobile pop-up in communities of need. The families received masks from World Cares Center, books from Brooklyn Bodega, diapers and wipes from Little Essentials, and of course, clothing from Yadestiny Treasure Chest. Through their growing partners and donors, Yadestiny Treasure Chest can clothe and style children who need it. World Cares Center looks forward to the continuing partnership with Yadestiny Treasure Chest.
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August Disaster Tip
Many don’t notice the dehydrating effects of being out in the sun or during our
work commute.
Dehydration can lead to feeling tired, dizzy, and even nauseous- all signs of a “Heat Stress” condition. It can also lead to Heat Exhaustion and, eventually, Heat Stroke, as we’ve learned from our “Physical Safety” course.
The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake (based upon your activity-more active requires more water) is:
· About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men
· About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women
Make a conscious effort to drink water every day and remind others, especially our elderly family and friends. Stay hydrated so you can be a “Ready Responder” if a disaster/emergency occurs. Max says, “Don’t forget about your pets. We need water too!".
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Check Out Our New Vaccine Safety Training Courses & Improved Portal
World Cares Center is continuously updating our Disaster Volunteerism Academy learning management portal, which includes over 35 training courses on various disaster readiness, preparedness, and response topics. New Topics Include:
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SAVE THE DATE!
The 20th Commemorative Anniversary Iron Skillet Cook Off!
Don't miss this year's Iron Skillet Cook Off being aired live from Brooklyn Brewery on Monday, October 25, 2021, from 6 - 7 p.m. Join hosts Kirstin Cole of CW 11, and Chef Michael Ayoub of Fornino's as we reflect on the last 20 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. Join us in honoring the spirit of cooperation between first responders and community volunteers during times of crisis.
This year's honoree is Michael Barasch of Barasch and McGarry. Michael and his team are committed to the health and well-being of our 9/11 responders.
Our 2021 Iron Skillet Cook Off also represents the generous role of the restaurant industry in disaster recovery and the healing power of food. Once again, five Firehouse chefs, one from each borough, will cook against each other for the coveted 2021 Iron Skillet Cook Off Top Chef Title.
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Meet our Interns
This summer, World Cares Center is pleased to be joined by four interns,
both in-person and virtually.
Devina C. - 5th-year Medical Student currently studying Medicine and Public Health at Walden University & Caribbean Medical University
Community Outreach and Training Intern
Tylik B. - Psychology Student at SUNY Old Westbury
Technology Intern
Tomaima Y. - Cell Biology and Neuroscience Student at Rutgers University
Social Media Intern
Laoma W. - Currently studying Applied Professional Studies with a Financial Concentration at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Community Outreach and Training Intern
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