Hurricane Irma

Check out some of the charities that have reported that they are currently on the ground in the areas affected by Hurricane Irma.

 

 

American Red Cross Disaster Relief
American Red Cross is already in the area, assisting displaced victims with food, blankets and other general needs. They have opened shelters, trucking in supplies and distributing volunteers to the places that need relief services the most.

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Americares
Americares is helping provide emergency medicine and supplies to people caught in Hurricane Irma’s devastating path. First-responders, families, the elderly and injured are all in desperate need of aid, medicine and basic supplies.

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Childrens Hunger Fund
Children’s Hunger Fund plans to engage in relief efforts in relation to Hurricane Irma and the earthquake in Mexico City, providing food and aid to those in the region who need it most.

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SeaShare
To date, Seashare have over 100,000 pounds (400,000 servings) of seafood pledged in the aftermath of Harvey, and expect to send a similar amount to those affected by Irma.

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Global Impact
The charities of Global Impact are already are on-site, delivering supplies including tents, hygiene kits, emergency medicines, and other supplies. Psychological support is also being provided for children, and planning for long-term recovery is underway.

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Save the Children
When you donate to Hurricane Irma relief, your generous support will help Save the Children keep vulnerable children safe and provide desperately needed relief to families who need it most.
 

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Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is working closely with local government and partners, including Caritas, CRS teams are now on standby to quickly assess the needs and respond.
 

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Convoy of Hope
A team is en route to Springfield, Mo., to pick up supplies before heading to the British Virgin Islands. Once there, the plan is to set up a base of operations to meet needs there and eventually the surrounding islands.  

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Combined Fund Drive Disaster Relief Special Campaign Policy:

The Combined Fund Drive understands that many calls will be made for monetary donations during relief campaigns, so please give, but give wisely.  For more resources about the charities involved in any disaster relief campaign, please visit any of the organizations below:

                

 

The Washington State Combined Fund Drive knows that when disasters strike, help is needed and the CFD will always provide an avenue for our donors to give during any time of need.  The process we use to determine what charities may participate in a disaster relief campaign are as follows:

  • Acquiring the list of participating charities

    CFD staff sends an email to every single active member charity in the CFD program asking who is providing services and goods to the disaster relief efforts and give 24 hours for charities to respond to our request.

    Once the 24-hour time period has elapsed, the CFD verifies that the charities who have responded to our request are members of the CFD with a current/active status at the IRS and Office of the Secretary of State Charities Division and launches the disaster relief campaign.

    Any charity that responds after the initial 24-hour period is still eligible to participate in a disaster relief campaign if they meet the required qualifications.

  • Proof of presence

    Proof of charity involvement in disaster relief zones must be provided to the CFD; Proof can come in the form of press releases, statements, verification through news vendors or other means

     

  • Right of refusal

    The Combined Fund Drive is not a policing agency and has no means to verify that charities involved in any disaster relief campaign are providing the services and goods they have stated they are providing.

    Charity participation in a disaster relief campaign is not an endorsement on behalf of the CFD.

    The Combined Fund Drive reserves the right to eliminate any charity from disaster relief campaigns if it is discovered that they are not providing services specific to the disaster relief effort.