Our communities who are the furthest from the centers of power– the poor, communities of color, the elderly, non-English speakers, people with functional and access needs, and rural communities – are hit the hardest. What turns a hazard into a disaster? The answer, is us.Ī disaster occurs when people and their communities are unable to secure the resources to overcome the impacts unleashed by such events. Together for Good: NCG's Magazine for Philanthropyīuilding Disaster Resiliency: A Roadmap for Investment & Innovation in California.Together for Good: Magazine for Philanthropy.National Center for Family Philanthropy.Environmental Education Funders Collaborative.California Criminal Justice Funders Group.