Recent News from L.A.C.A. (Latin/African American Chaplains Association)
L.A.C.A. (Latin/African American Chaplains Association) will be commencing our New Training Courses for individuals interested in becoming Chaplains on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at our head quaters located at 1112 Garrison Ave. Bronx, NY 10474 if you have any questions contact us at 718.842.8555
DATE: Saturday, September 25th, 2010
TIME: 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: 1112 Garrison Ave. Bronx, NY 10474
Our History
L.A.C.A. had its genesis in the midst of the devastating tragedy of the World Trade Center. L.A.C.A., since day one, has provided numerous chaplains to assist firefighters and police officers in dealing with the traumatic events which surrounded this tragedy. L.A.C.A. was also instrumental in assisting families of American Airlines flight 587. L.A.C.A. chaplains were the first to be present in helping these families through their grief. Presently L.A.C.A. is working with police precincts, fire stations, City of New York Cadets cords, Rikers Island correctional facility, rehabilitation programs and several hospitals.
Chaplains from L.A.C.A. represent a wide variety of denominational representations with the highest levels of professional training and endorsement. They are prepared to deal with issues surrounding the need of public servants, such as policemen, firemen and healthcare workers, regardless of their religious affiliation or background. Chaplains support the personal and spiritual needs of those who they help with respect, openness and without judgment during a critical incident. L.A.C.A. is prepared to provide training to officers regarding stress, depression, anxiety, and family life, relationship and others.
L.A.C.A. chaplains are committed to providing the highest possible chaplain services. Their works reflect the utmost sensitivity to multi-cultural and multi-faith realities, with respect for law enforcement or patients spiritual or religious preference.
Community Emergency Response Team
We are recognized by the New York Office of Emergency Management as a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.
The CERT course is taught in the community by a trained team of first responders and community members who have completed a CERT train-the-trainer course conducted by their state training office for emergency management, or FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI), located in Emmitsburg, MD. CERT training includes disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, light search and rescue operations and terrorism awareness.