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Why Not Focus on Community Continuity and Continuous Resilience By Stephen Jordan

Austin Tang — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:29:52 +0000

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ISD Background

By Stephen Jordan

I had an interesting conversation today with a senior corporate executive. As we wrapped up, she said something that made me realize we really need to clarify that the Institute for Sustainable Development is trying to break through with new concepts that the current frame of talking about community shocks and stresses doesn’t take into account:

“It’s a shame you focus so much on disasters.”

At ISD, we actually don’t.

Our mission is grounded in the opposite idea: communities shouldn’t have to endure a disaster to get the resources, attention, or leadership they need to become stronger.

What we focus on is community continuity—reducing the harm from future disruptions and strengthening resilience every single day.

Businesses already understand this. They don’t build “Business Emergency Plans.”They build Business Continuity Plans because interruptions cost money, customers, and competitiveness. Continuity is practical. It’s strategic. It’s how organizations stay viable.

Communities deserve the same logic.

Moving Away From Focusing on Responding to Sudden Shocks to Addressing the Stresses Beneath Them

Too often, we treat disasters as isolated events—wildfires, floods, hurricanes, pandemics—when in reality they are sudden shocks that expose deeper, ongoing stresses:

aging infrastructure
brittle housing systems
fragile local economies
limited access to capital
social and health vulnerabilities
governance bottlenecks
outdated rules and planning assumptions

At ISD, we don’t just look at the dramatic moment of impact.We look at what the shock reveals.We look at the conditions that made the disaster as destructive as it was.

And then we ask the real question:

Why aren’t we working on reducing those stresses continuously?

The Kid Soccer Problem: Chasing the Ball Instead of Covering the Field

Every time a disaster strikes, there’s a tendency for the press and community leaders to act like how little kids play soccer —everyone bunches up and chases the ball.

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Ukrainian Christmas Last Day celebrated with water symbolizing Jesus in the Jordan River

Austin Tang — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:39:33 +0000

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Ukrainian Christmas Last Day celebrated with water symbolizing

Jesus in the Jordan River..

Support St. Voldymiere Ukranian Church at 82nd , off of Amsterdam Ave., Manhattan

#peace #ukraine #warinukraine #catholic #war #jesus #river #jordan #christmas #church #ukrainian #amsterdam #water #manhattan

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UNIFY founder Adil Kassam’s home being destroyed during a sudden chimney fire

Austin Tang — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:14:38 +0000

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By now you might have heard the news about UNIFY founder Adil Kassam’s home being destroyed during a sudden chimney fire that engulfed his house over a few hours. Jordan River at Spirit Science and UNIFY Founding Member Omananda, along with many others, experienced the tragedy first hand. …and they decided to make a film about it.
This is not a UNIFY fund raise, however, after seeing the film, we knew we wanted to help, so we’re sharing the film and crowdfunding campaign with you now.

PS: Adil did not ask for the crowdfunding campaign and did not ask for this email to be sent; Adil’s passion in life is to serve humanity, and right now, he needs our help. So, if you feel called to help, please visit this GoFundMe campaign where you can donate and help in rebuilding Adil’s home:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/thanksgiving-house-fire-help-to-rebuild-this-home

Some of the things the funds will be used for include:

-Temporary Housing.
-Interim living expenses for food, water, heat, shelter, basic internet access, etc.
-A makeshift studio for continued production on global peace work.
-Preventative measures for any further damages.
-Bridging the gap until insurance kicks in.

If you’d like to donate in crypto, you can do so here: https://helpadil.info

Thank you for your concern, your generosity, and your kindness. May you always be safe and protected – wherever you are. Please spread the word (and the movie) if you can. Have a lovely day.

With all our love,
The Unify Team

Help Rebuild After the Fire

#unify #adilkassam #chimneyfire #destroyed #fundraise #donate #adil #kassam #food #water #heat #shelter #peace #gofundme #spiritscience #jordanriver

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A REMARKABLE MOTHER FIGHTING FOR HER SON TO LIVE HIS BEST LIFE INSPIRES & HELPS OTHERS WITH A PROGRESSIVE RARE MUSCLE DISEASE

Austin Tang — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:44:32 +0000

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Like most moms, Laura McLinn had plans for her son’s future, hoping to help him fulfill his dreams. But when Jordan was almost four years old, he was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive disease which causes muscles to slowly waste away. The diagnosis was a complete shock to his family, but his mom quickly realized that this was their journey, and they were going to make every day the best day ever going forward.

And that’s exactly what they’ve done. After researching potential treatment options Jordan and his family decided to enroll him into a clinical trial for a new treatment for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The family had so much hope that this could help their son.

Now, Jordan and his family are celebrating the success he’s had in the clinical trial for the treatment which was received Accelerated Approval by the FDA for Duchenne patients who have a specific mutation like Jordan. His mom says it’s been incredible to watch all the positive changes he’s been experiencing, during the four years since he’s been receiving the treatment. Jordan who is now 12-years old, says he tries to make every day the best day ever.

Jordan is one of an estimated 10,000 boys in the U.S. with this rare disease. Early signs of Duchenne include delayed ability to sit, stand or walk. Patients face increasing loss of mobility and by adolescence many require the use of a wheelchair. In teenage years patients begin experiencing problems with heart and lung function that leads to serious, life-threatening complications.

Laura McLinn talks about her son Jordan’s journey and how she and her family approach every day and never gave up hope. She’ll also discuss how she has become an advocate for helping others with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and will offer advice to other parents about options available that can help.

Interview courtesy: NS Pharma

#laura #mclinn #dreams #jordan #duchenne #muscular #dystrophy #disease #muscles #family #journey #treatment #clinical #hope #fda #mutation #positive #change #approach #ns #pharma

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“Put a Little Love In Your Heart” – Darren Criss, Jeremy Jordan (The Flash & Supergirl)

Austin Tang — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:05:47 +0000

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Thought For The Day

Austin Tang — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:12:07 +0000

“Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.” ? Michael Jordan Dedicated to Jason…Happy Birthday

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