GoFundMe’s Crisis Response Playbook: Trusted Solutions for Counties
This event is available on-demand. If you have any trouble accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
This webinar will showcase how GoFundMe serves as a trusted partner for counties and communities in times of crisis. We will highlight GoFundMe’s proven ability to deliver fast, reliable support when urgent needs arise, and share how our commitment to safety, efficiency, and collaboration strengthens local response efforts. County officials will learn about partnership opportunities to enhance disaster readiness, provide timely relief, and foster long-term community resilience.
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National Association of Counties Launches Initiative to Strengthen County Human Services Systems
The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces the launch of the Transforming Human Services Initiative, a new effort to help counties modernize benefits administration, integrate service delivery systems and strengthen county capacity to fulfill our responsibility as America’s safety net for children and families.
DHS funding set to lapse, putting key county partners at risk of a partial shutdown
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is headed toward a funding lapse at 12:01 a.m. ET on Feb. 14 after the Senate failed this week to advance legislation to fund DHS for the remainder of Fiscal year (FY) 2026.
SBA issues new rule affecting local permitting in post-disaster rebuilding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued an interim final rule that changes how rebuilding projects financed with SBA disaster loans following a Presidentially declared disaster interact with state and local permitting requirements.
Cross-training helps county 911 scale up for big emergencies
With training, Howard County, Md. staff help filter and respond to non-emergency requests for information and assistance during period of heavy 911 call volume.