|
|
Dear Members:
Please find below a message from Ako Cromwell, Director of Global Security, AME Church:
| |
Greetings!
In addition to the recent National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin, updated Yesterday at 2:00 pm ET, released from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and sent to you by General Secretary Rev. Dr. Jeffery B. Cooper, Sr, an additional opportunity has been presented for each of you to learn how to apply for the Non-profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) for Fiscal Year 2023. This NSGP program will allow us to have security upgrades and enhance our security posture in each of our churches. Many of you have heard me speak of this opportunity in training sessions already; however, for those of you who have not, please register for this training on either December 8, 2022, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time or on December 13, 2022, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. It is my hope and prayer that we can make the most of this excellent opportunity that has been presented to us. Take care and stay safe.
Blessings to each of you!
Ako Cromwell
Director of Global Security
305-710-5653
African Methodist Episcopal Church
(A Global Religious Institution)
Email: acromwell@amecfo.org
| |
Date Issued: November 30, 2022 02:00 pm ET
View as PDF: National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin - November 30, 2022 02:00 pm (pdf, 2 pages, 237.08 KB)
Summary of Terrorism Threat to the United States
The United States remains in a heightened threat environment. Lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and/or personal grievances continue to pose a persistent and lethal threat to the Homeland. Domestic actors and foreign terrorist organizations continue to maintain a visible presence online in attempts to motivate supporters to conduct attacks in the Homeland. Threat actors have recently mobilized to violence, citing factors such as reactions to current events and adherence to violent extremist ideologies. In the coming months, threat actors could exploit several upcoming events to justify or commit acts of violence, including certifications related to the midterm elections, the holiday season and associated large gatherings, the marking of two years since the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, and potential sociopolitical developments connected to ideological beliefs or personal hostility. Targets of potential violence include public gatherings, faith-based institutions, the LGBTQI+ community, schools, racial and religious minorities, government facilities and personnel, U.S. critical infrastructure, the media, and perceived ideological opponents.
You can view the National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin - November 30, 2022 | Homeland Security (dhs.gov):
which includes resources to stay safe and examples of how DHS is working with partners across every level of government, in the private sector, and in local communities to keep Americans safe.
Join Us to Learn How to
Prepare for the Fiscal Year 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
INFORMATIONAL OUTREACH INVITATION
Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Webinar
Preparing for the Fiscal Year 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, jointly invite all interested 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to a Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Informational Webinar virtual event to provide a look-back on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 NSGP, and look-ahead for the prospective FY 2023 NSGP. The NSGP provides funding for physical and cyber security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. In addition, the NSGP seeks to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts.
FEMA will host several NSGP virtual webinars to provide lessons learned from the FY 2022 NSGP cycle and, most importantly, share valuable information on what nonprofits should consider now in preparation for the FY 2023 NSGP application submission cycle. Each webinar will contain similar content including an opportunity for nonprofits to provide a platform to share NSGP investment accomplishments, feedback, and ask questions.
You Must Register in Advance:
When: December 8, 2022
Time: 03:00 PM ET (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://fema.connectsolutions.com/ehnjunvdpxep/event/registration.html
When: December 13, 2022
Time: 03:00 PM ET (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://fema.connectsolutions.com/e51cutauazfn/event/registration.html
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Adobe Connect meeting. Please check both junk/spam as some email filters may redirect the attendance confirmation email.
For any questions regarding these sessions or to request special accommodations, please contact FEMA-NSGP@fema.dhs.gov.
About AskCSID
AskCSID is an email distribution and inquiry manager service provided by the FEMA Grant Programs Directorate. Broadcast emails sent by AskCSID provide valuable information and updates to internal and external stakeholders. This information includes Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), Information Bulletins (IB), grant policy changes, and training opportunities.
If there are any individuals that would like to receive AskCSID emails, please send an email to AskCSID@fema.dhs.gov with the interested subscribers’ name, email address, and related grant programs.
For more information about the FEMA Grant Programs Directorate, please visit our website: https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/grant-programs or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/femagrants.
If you have any questions, please contact AskCSID at AskCSID@fema.dhs.gov.
| |
Protect the safety and security of your place of worship or community space. Learn more by listening to the recorded webinars:
Building Partnerships that Promote Safety & Security for Places of Worship & Community Spaces
| |
Security Resources for Protecting Places of Worship
| |
Preventing Targeted Violence and Protecting the Safety and Security of Houses of Worship through Faith and Community Based Approaches in the US and in Europe
| |
5 Ways to Improve the Safety and Security of Your Place of Worship or Community Spaces
The DHS Partnerships Center carries out the policies and program priorities of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, DHS and FEMA for faith and community-based organizations related to all-hazards preparedness, emergency and disaster response and recovery, safety, security, and human trafficking. The DHS Partnerships Center offers a variety of resources to the public at https://www.dhs.gov/faith.
DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Have a comment, question or looking for information? E-mail us at Partnerships@fema.dhs.gov.
| |
|
| Peace,
Rev. Dr. Jeffery B. Cooper
General Secretary/CIO
Senior General Officer
African Methodist Episcopal Church
| |
| P.O. Box 331028 - 1720 Scovel Street - Nashville, TN 37208
| |
|
|
|
|
