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Our hearts go out to families recovering and rebuilding from last week’s wildfires in Maui. As climate change accelerates, more lives will be put at risk by severe and unpredictable weather events. These moments test the resilience of our communities.
Also right now, Hurricane Don is making its presence felt as the first hurricane of the 2023 season. It’s an unsettling reminder for Gulf Coast communities who faced Hurricane Ida — the second-most devastating storm on record to make landfall in Louisiana, just two years ago this August.
Climate impacts may look different across the globe — whether fire, flooding, drought, or record-breaking heat. But our response is the same.
Every crisis is a call to action, an invitation to come together to support one another.
It’s why UUSC maintains deep partnerships with local organizations around the world, ready to provide concrete support from our Emergency Response Fund. These resources assist communities who experience the harshest impacts, yet often are left out of mainstream relief efforts.
But disaster justice isn’t just about reaction. It’s about anticipation, preparedness, and understanding. It’s about each of us educating ourselves and ensuring we know how to navigate the challenges ahead together.
In this short video, learn more about UUSC’s approach — one that amplifies the voices of those most affected, upholds their right to self-determination, and reflects the actual needs of communities on the ground.
Thank you for continuing to show a steadfast commitment to justice and global solidarity as we prepare for the future, hand in hand.
 Â Â With appreciation,
Alejandro Guerrero Vargas
Digital Strategist for Mobilization and Engagement
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