Our Programs

Four pillars. One resilient mission.

Ready Together Foundation strengthens community resilience through four interconnected programs that prepare individuals, support communities during emergencies, engage young people, and ensure vulnerable populations are never left behind.

Community Emergency Preparedness

Training families, schools & communities.

Emergency Relief & Response

Volunteers & aid during a crisis.

Youth Preparedness & Leadership

Empowering the next generation.

Vulnerable Population Outreach

Ensuring no one is left behind.

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Community Emergency Preparedness

Preparing families, schools, and communities before emergencies happen.

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Emergency Relief & Response

Coordinating volunteers and essential assistance during times of crisis.

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Youth Preparedness & Leadership

Empowering young people to build safer, more resilient communities.

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Vulnerable Population Outreach

Ensuring seniors, persons with disabilities, and underserved communities are supported.

Programs in Depth

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Preparedness is the foundation of resilience. We equip individuals, families, schools, and community organizations with the knowledge and skills to respond confidently during emergencies.

What We Do

  • Emergency preparedness workshops
  • First Aid & CPR awareness training
  • Family emergency planning
  • School preparedness programs
  • Community drills & simulations
  • Emergency kit planning
  • CERT awareness

Who We Serve

  • Families
  • Schools
  • Community organizations
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Neighborhood groups

Our goal: empower communities with the knowledge and confidence to prepare for, respond to, and recover safely from emergencies.

Browse our free preparedness guides

When disasters strike, we work alongside volunteers, community partners, and local agencies to provide timely assistance and help meet immediate community needs.

What We Do

  • Volunteer mobilization
  • Emergency relief distribution
  • Emergency preparedness kit distribution
  • Resource referrals
  • Disaster information & community outreach

Areas of Support

  • Wildfires
  • Earthquakes
  • Flooding
  • Severe storms
  • Extreme heat
  • Power outages
  • Other community emergencies

Our goal: provide compassionate, organized, and effective emergency support that helps communities respond safely during times of crisis.

Young people play an important role in creating safer communities. Through engaging programs and practical activities, we help youth build the knowledge and confidence to prepare for emergencies and support preparedness in their families and schools.

What We Do

  • Youth preparedness workshops
  • School preparedness clubs
  • Disaster preparedness campaigns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

Who We Serve

  • Elementary schools
  • Middle schools
  • High schools
  • Youth organizations
  • Student volunteers

Our goal: empower young people with the knowledge and skills to become active participants in building resilient communities.

See our ReadyYouth app

Emergencies affect everyone differently. We are committed to ensuring that preparedness resources and emergency support are accessible to those who face the greatest risks before, during, and after disasters.

Who We Support

  • Older adults
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Refugees & immigrant communities
  • Individuals experiencing homelessness
  • Non-English-speaking communities
  • Other underserved populations

What We Do

  • Personalized preparedness planning
  • Accessible emergency education
  • Multilingual preparedness resources
  • Community outreach events
  • Emergency supply distribution
  • Healthcare & community partnerships

Our goal: make emergency preparedness inclusive, equitable, and accessible for every member of the community.

How We Bring It to Life

Our signature initiatives

While our work is guided by four core programs, we deliver our mission through three signature initiatives that bring preparedness to life in homes, schools, and neighborhoods.

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ReadyYouth

Preparing the Next Generation

Our youth initiative educates, engages, and inspires young people to become champions of safety and resilience โ€” through interactive learning, school partnerships, and innovative technology.

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Ready Families

Strong Families Build Strong Communities

Ready Families empowers households to prepare before emergencies happen โ€” developing an emergency plan, building a supply kit, understanding local risks, and practicing preparedness together.

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Ready Communities

Building Resilience Together

Ready Communities brings preparedness into neighborhoods by working with local organizations, volunteers, schools, faith communities, and leaders to create informed, connected, resilient communities.

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Free Downloads

The Community Preparedness Resource Library

25 free, downloadable guides that help you plan before, act during, and recover after a disaster โ€” from family emergency plans to hazard-specific safety guides.

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Plan & Prepare

8 guides

Natural Disasters

10 guides

Home, Health & Hazards

7 guides

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