Sister Act
This spring, I’ve decided to try my hand at gardening.
ALAN’s Un-Lazy Summer
As I write this, 2026’s first Atlantic hurricane season forecasts have started to arrive, and the news looks promising.
Spotlight On ToolBank USA
Who They Are: ToolBank USA How They Began: Launched in 1991, ToolBank was inspired by the example of neighbors helping other neighbors with DIY projects by opening their hearts and their toolboxes. Over the years, it has helped more than 5,300 community-based organizations complete more than 100,000 philanthropic projects by lending more than $92 million worth […]
Test Your Flood IQ
April showers may be over. But it’s still raining questions here at ALAN, where we’ve just put the finishing touches on our latest “Test Your Disaster Logistics Readiness” challenge. So put on your thinking caps, get out your pretend buzzers and let’s see how much you really know about the logistical side of flood preparation. […]
Tough Questions: Trucking
I’ve heard that ALAN’s emphasis for 2026 is “Logistics Ready.” But what exactly does that mean? More important, what’s potentially in it for me and my nonprofit? Every organization relies on logistics. But using it to its full potential can be a challenge, especially when it comes to preparing for disasters. (And we’re not just […]
Winter Storm Logistics Readiness Test
Oh the weather outside is frightful, which is why it feels like the perfect time to brrrrrrrr-ing you this newly updated installment in ALAN’s “Test Your Disaster Readiness” series. So put on your thinking caps, get your keyboards and phones ready – and let us “snow” how your winter storm logistics preparedness measures up. 1. […]
Sing Along With ALAN (A Festive Fundraising Announcement)
The holidays are in full swing – which means it’s high time for a new ALAN sing-along blog. So grab your scarves and prepare your sleds for our latest festive jingle. (Sing to the tune of “Jingle Bells”) Dashing off this tune To make a quick request We need your year-end help So we […]
Tis (The End Of) The Season
December has always been one of my favorite months of the year. I love the Christmas season and finally being able to settle into the crisp, cold weather. Also, I admittedly have a weakness for any hot beverage (apple cider, mulled wine, hot chocolate – you name it) and, while I fervently believe it’s a […]
Energizing Hope Through Sustainable Solutions In Disaster Response
In the aftermath of disasters, when the power goes out and the basic needs of communities are at risk, hope often comes in the form of action and innovative partnerships. The partnership between the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) and Footprint Project has become a beacon of sustainability and resilience, bringing solar-powered energy solutions to […]