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Meet Matthew Wheeler: Championing Community Resilience in Lake Charles, Louisiana

January 19, 2024

More extreme weather events are affecting more Americans each year, sometimes with catastrophic consequences. People living in small, low-income communities across the United States are often hardest hit by natural disasters and climate dangers. Without adequate resources, capacity, or expertise to navigate the complex recovery process, these communities are unable to effectively protect themselves from …