New explainer: Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs): A Tool for Building Lasting Investments in Workers and Communities. When public dollars fund development, communities deserve enforceable benefits — good jobs, accountability, and shared prosperity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJ3UzhvF

Small business operators or not-for profits affected by last year’s wildfires now have until the end of June to apply for financial assistance. The Canadian Red Cross and Government of Saskatchewan are offering up to $2,000 to eligible businesses or organizations forced to flee for more than seven days because of the 2025 wildfires. All the information you need, including where to go if you need help with the application process, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/emX7hbtm   Find out what other supports may be available to you at: https://lnkd.in/gQ4jEUyr

In case you missed it: the U.S. Small Business Administration issued new guidance allowing disaster survivors to bypass state and local permitting delays, speeding up their recovery. Learn more: bit.ly/4b4EcwH

What are we willing to change to make aid work better?    At CALP’s recent panel during HNPW, Caroline Teti from GiveDirectly spoke on the trade-offs that come with scaling up cash.    Whilst cash is backed by strong evidence and widely preferred, it is not without challenges and may require rethinking long-standing systems, structures, and ways of working across the humanitarian sector.    🎥 Watch the video below to hear her reflections. The full webinar recording is on our website (navigate from home page).

As a locally governed public agency, 3CE is accountable to the communities we serve. Our Annual Impact Report shows how customer input, local decision-making, and community reinvestment help deliver real value across the Central Coast. Local control isn’t just a principle; it’s how we build trust and deliver better service. To read the report, visit our website https://3cenergy.org/ #LocalPower #CustomerFirst #PublicAgency #CommunityEnergy #CentralCoast

Most small municipalities don’t fail in a crisis because they lack resources. They fail because they assume they’ll figure it out when the time comes. That assumption is where the real risk begins. Our latest piece breaks down the growing gap between communities that feel prepared and those that actually are—and shows what leadership looks like when everything is on the line. Read it now to explore how your municipality can better prepare for a crisis. #CrisisCommunications #MunicipalLeadership #PublicSector #StrategicCommunications #CrisisReadiness https://bit.ly/40Wl8fH

I can't even guess how many times I've heard "...that will never happen here." In reality, in communities big and small, a crisis comes when it is least expected. It's not a matter of IF, but WHEN. Being prepared isn't about good media relations. It's about protecting the TRUST of your community. Read more about why even the best-intentioned folks are blindsided in a crisis here: 👇

One thing that's been coming up a lot recently is how to make GDPR compliant warm referrals for resilience support... In this webinar on Thurs I'll cover a full user journey of how some Local Authorities will be managing the full journey from crisis payment application, to payment, referral, and MI reporting.

This will be great to run through how the CRF will work using Lightning Reach, excited to show off the reporting function as I think this will be a game changer for a lot of Council's. Book your space using the link ⬇️

Cal Cities is sponsoring a dozen+ bills this legislative session to help cities tackle real challenges — from homelessness and disaster preparedness to roadway repairs and public safety. These proposals aim to give cities the tools, funding, and flexibility they need to better serve their communities. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/SponsoredBills2026