The following is a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for national safety initiatives, important updates, grants and contract opportunities from the Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA), a non-Federal, nonpolitical public entity. This PSA is being provided to the general public. You will not receive further communications. Visit www.hsfamerica.org and register to receive future PSAs, RFI / RFP announcements, "Awareness" and other important periodic updates.
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READY ROADMAP USA
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HSFA staff and volunteers hit the road every weekend for Safety Day events all over America. HSFA provides free digital (emailed) child safety IDs and a host of other important public safety resources onsite. Allow HSFA to bring these important safety resources to your school, safety day, or community event free - email:
safetyevents@hsfamerica.org.
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INTRODUCING "AWARENESS"
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HSFA presents a new quarterly publication that offers information, helpful hints and ideas on how to prepare for and protect against disaster, criminals, civil liberty issues and other public safety concerns. "Awareness" is for the people by the people - patriots from all walks of life submit their articles for inclusion, working together for a safer America for future generations.
Get involved:
1. Check out the latest issue: www.hsfamerica.org/awareness
2. Submit your article for inclusion: Be sure to review our submission guidelines at www.hsfamerica.org/awareness before submitting your article to
awareness@hsfamerica.org.
NOTE: HSFA is looking for writers. Please note that this is a VOLUNTEER opportunity and no salary is paid. HSFA is a public entity. Articles MUST be nonpolitical and related to the following topics:
- Child Safety
- Defense
- Terrorism
- Energy Conservation and Green Living
- Fraud and ID theft
- Criminal Justice
- Homeland Security
- Emergency Management / Disaster
- Security / Defense technologies
- Relevant news and events
If you're a writer interested in being a regular contributor to the HSFA blog and HSFA's quarterly publication, please send your resume and writing samples to
careers@hsfamerica.org in order to be considered.
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U.S. PRIVACY PROTECTION INITIATIVE
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Phase 1 of HSFA's U.S. Privacy Protection Initiative (USP-I) offers strong authentication and secure identity assurance technology at no cost to help small to medium-sized businesses combat ID theft, fraud and other computer crimes. Our goal is to eliminate a major source of privacy violations for employees and consumers.
HSFA will grant a community in-kind technology donation ($10,020 USD min. value) to all small and medium-sized businesses in the United States.
USP-I Public benefits:
1. Increased information assurance for small and medium-sized businesses.
2. A significant reduction in phishing, ID theft, fraud and other computer crimes.
3. A reduction in the Federal burden associated with investigating and prosecuting white collar criminals.
4. A reduction in loss, resulting in increased spending capabilities for small and medium businesses.
5. Greater security means increased consumer confidence in small and medium business and can increase consumer spending.
6. The creation of new Information Technology jobs nationwide.
Grant Opportunities:
A PSA with details on how to apply for this grant is forthcoming. Be sure to register for updates by visiting www.hsfamerica.org.
Contract Opportunities:
HSFA utilizes staff, volunteers and contractors to provide installation, troubleshooting and repair services to recipients of this technology who do not have in-house capabilities for implementation. A USP-I Request for Information (RFI) has already been posted and we are currently processing the responses. A USP-I Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted soon to the HSFA website. If your organization is interested in submitting an RFP response to provide Information Technology services to HSFA, register to receive a copy of the RFP by visiting www.hsfamerica.org.
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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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- HSFA welcomes Dr. Suzanne Goodney Lea to the Board of Advisors.
- Laura Billon appointed Editor in Chief, "Awareness".
- Jeffrey Reynolds receives 2008 President's Award for Excellence in volunteerism.
- HSFA accepts major technology donation from Broad River Communications in Atlanta, GA.
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SUPPORT THE MISSION
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HSFA is a public nonpolitical entity. We don't receive Federal funding, so your support ensures we can continue conduct important public safety initiatives free of charge. Please show your support our mission:
Make a tax-deductible charitable donation (various donation options):
www.hsfamerica.org/donate.
Invite HSFA to your school, safety day or community event:
Email:
safetyevents@hsfamerica.org.
Volunteer:
www.hsfamerica.org/workingtogether.aspx.
Write an article for inclusion in "Awareness"
Please review our submission guidelines by visiting www.hsfamerica.org/awareness before submitting your article to
awareness@hsfamerica.org.
Join HSFA's Board of Advisors / Panel of Experts:
Send your resume and a request for information to
careers@hsfamerica.org.
Visit HSFA online:
www.hsfamerica.org
www.youtube.com/hsfamerica
Donate office space and other resources to help establish a HSFA office in your community:
Email:
publicsafety@hsfamerica.org.
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The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) is a non-political, non-Federal Public Entity. HSFA's mission is to advance homeland security while preserving Americans' civil liberties.
All community support is free thanks to the generosity of people like you. Contributions to HSFA, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes.
Areas of Operations:
- Civil Liberties
- Criminal Justice
- Disaster Preparedness
- Energy Conservation and Green Living
- Homeland Security
- Privacy Protection
- Public Safety
- Scientific Research
- Terrorism
