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May 12, 2025
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Raised hands, changed lives: five years of USDR volunteer impact

As we mark five years of U.S. Digital Response (USDR), we’re celebrating not just the projects, but the people — thousands of volunteers who have shown up in moments of crisis and carried their commitment far beyond the work itself. By Jai Rodgers, talent community manager at USDR

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May 8, 2025
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Introducing USDR's new CEO

A Letter from Raylene Yung, USDR's founding CEO and current board member

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May 8, 2025
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U.S. Digital Response names Tina J. Walha as chief executive officer

As it celebrates its fifth anniversary building government capacity, U.S. Digital Response announces Tina J. Walha's appointment as chief executive officer

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May 29, 2020
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Volunteering Engineering Teams During a Crisis

When COVID-19 hit, both the leadership team and many individuals across Segment, the company I work for, were eager to find a meaningful way to contribute to response efforts.

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May 23, 2020
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U.S. Digital Response Weekly Dispatch (May 22)

State and local government teams are facing unprecedented pressure to make decisions, operate effectively, and plan for the future in the midst of continued uncertainty. That’s why U.S. Digital Response publishes Weekly Dispatch, an update on effective resources, a forecast on what’s next, and an overview of how USDR volunteers are working with governments.

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May 18, 2020
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Volunteer Spotlight: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Since mid-March, the number of unemployment claims in the U.S. has totaled over 36 million — an unprecedented level of joblessness not seen since the Great Depression.

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May 15, 2020
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U.S. Digital Response Weekly Dispatch (May 15)

State and local government teams are facing unprecedented pressure to make decisions, operate effectively, and plan for the future in the midst of continued uncertainty. That’s why U.S. Digital Response publishes Weekly Dispatch, an update on effective resources, a forecast on what’s next, and an overview of how USDR volunteers are working with governments.

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May 6, 2020
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U.S. Digital Response Weekly Dispatch (May 6)

State and local government teams are facing unprecedented pressure to make decisions, operate effectively, and plan for the future in the midst of continued uncertainty. That’s why U.S. Digital Response publishes Weekly Dispatch, an update on effective resources, a forecast on what’s next, and an overview of how USDR volunteers are working with governments.

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City of Concord, CA
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May 4, 2020
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Helping the Homebound Get Meals

The City of Concord requested assistance with creating an online tool to organize an emergency food program for older homebound adults experiencing food insecurity.

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April 29, 2020
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U.S. Digital Response Weekly Dispatch (April 28)

State and local government teams are facing unprecedented pressure to make decisions, operate effectively, and plan for the future in the midst of continued uncertainty. That’s why U.S. Digital Response publishes Weekly Dispatch, an update on effective resources, a forecast on what’s next, and an overview of how USDR volunteers are working with governments.

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April 28, 2020
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Understanding Digital Contact Tracing: Limitations, Implications and Recommendations

Contact tracing is not a new concept — manual contact tracing is a proven, effective method of general epidemic management used in past outbreaks such as HIV and Ebola.

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April 23, 2020
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USDR’s volunteer experts deliver quick help to governments amid the COVID-19 crisis

Government leaders are in the thick of it. They’re making decisions with imperfect, constantly evolving information; being asked to lead through life-or-death scenarios; and considering the short- and long-term wellbeing of their communities.

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