Charity Navigator’s Post

We know so many were affected by the recent Hurricane Beryl, and all of us at KTB are thinking of everyone during this difficult time of clean-up and rebuilding. If there is one thing we know about our community and Texans in general, it is that so many of us are ready to give back when duty calls. We have pulled together a list of organizations providing assistance to the areas affected by the storm. Thanks to The Texas Tribune for these suggestions: The Houston Food Bank has a disaster relief fund accepting monetary donations for food, water and other necessary supplies. Once disaster needs are met, any remaining funds will help provide food for people facing hunger across southeast Texas: https://lnkd.in/gT8JKthC The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast has asked for volunteers to assist in Beryl aid operations. You can find more information and sign up to volunteer with the Red Cross here: https://rdcrss.org/3xQVuhe The nonprofit World Central Kitchen is providing and rescue teams, meals and water for Texans in the coastal city of Sargent. You can donate to them here: http://wck.org. Do you know of other groups helping the Gulf Coast and affected regions? Please share them in the comments below. As always, if you are unfamiliar with a specific charity, you can research it using charity watchdog sites like Charity Navigator and Guide Star. 

Looking for vetted charities benefiting those affected by #HurricaneBeryl with proven track records? Take a peek at this article for a detailed list compiled by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Fidelity Charitable.

The photos and stories from Hurricane Idalia are devastating. People are especially vulnerable to fraud during natural disasters and severe weather. Americans' desire to help is exploited by scammers through phone calls, texts, emails, and even door-to-door visits. There are several ways to verify a hurricane relief charity according to the Federal Trade Commission:   • Use give.org, charitynavigator.org, charitywatch.org, and guidestar.org to find reputable charities.   • Keep an eye out for names that sound similar to those of well-known, reputable companies   • Choose the relief effort you wish to support and search for the charity's name online with words such as "complaint," "review," "rating" or "scam."   • Do not click on links or open attachments in emails that request donations or other help from you You can report scams you see at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Learn more about protecting yourself and your business at bit.ly/buckeyesecurity. #FightFaud #FightScams #ProtectYourself #CharityScams #LorainProud #LorainCounty #BuckeyeCommunityBank

Rapid deployment hurricane resistant structures for disaster management are critical during the rebuilding process when a major hurricane event affects the Caribbean region. We have partnered with aid agencies who will work with your government to facilitate.

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Our hearts are with the resilient communities in Houston, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic who are facing significant challenges brought by Hurricane Beryl. This unprecedented Category Five hurricane, the earliest on record in a century, is stark evidence of the realities of our changing climate. The aftermath of the hurricane may be overwhelming, and I want to express our deepest sympathy for any hardship experienced by those impacted. At The AES Corporation, "Safety First" has been our guiding principle for over 40 years. Today, this commitment is more critical than ever as we focus on the safety and well-being of our people, partners, customers, and communities we serve during these difficult times. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive support and resources to those impacted by the hurricane. June 2024 has become the hottest month ever recorded, as confirmed by Copernicus ECMWF. Experts warn that 2024 could be the hottest year in history. The urgency to address climate change has never been greater. We must act now to mitigate its increasingly severe impacts. All Together, we have the power to transform our future. Let’s unite to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and provide a better, safer world for future generations. Join us in supporting the American Red Cross to help people affected by Hurricane Beryl: https://lnkd.in/eiyVBH2U #AllTogether #StaySafe #SafetyFirst 

Hurricane Beryl has devastated the Caribbean, leaving families without homes, electricity, and basic necessities. Your support is crucial to help us bring relief and recovery to those affected. 🚨 Total Goal: $985,000 Beryl has caused at least 11 fatalities and widespread disruptions: - Carriacou, Grenada: 95% of housing & businesses destroyed. - St. Vincent & the Grenadines: 90% of homes damaged. - Jamaica: Over 400,000 people affected. - Barbados: Fishing industry damaged. Your donations will provide support to regional institutions that: - Provide immediate aid: food, water, shelter & medical care. - Support rebuilding homes, schools & infrastructure. - Revive local economies and fund medical care services. - Restore livelihoods and empower local organizations & first responders. Long-term, your support will help rebuild homes, restore infrastructure, and ensure sustainable development, improving resilience against future disasters. 🌎 Help us bring hope and relief. If you can, please Donate now. Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/eEX2-jy2 Together, we can make a difference. #HurricaneBerylRelief #CaribbeanRecovery #DonateNow #SupportTheCaribbean

The core reason we founded Manatii back in June 2022 was to help The Bahamas recover after the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian. For those that do not know, Dorian: 🌀 Was the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Atlantic 🌪 Worst natural disaster in recorded Bahamian history 💰 Caused over $3.4bn in damage to The Bahamas  🍃 Sustained winds of 185 mph (298 kph) 🏘 Left over 70,000 people homeless 😢 Killed over 1300 people With COVID hitting just 6 months later, a lot of aid organizations abandoned the area leaving a devastating situation for the local communities. Our philanthropic goal was to donate £2 from every bottle sold to charities that were helping The Bahamas rebuild. We couldn’t be more delighted to announce that, since our launch, Manatii has donated over £2,000 to Green Turtle Cay Foundation. Not only are they helping Green Turtle Cay in Abaco recover, they are also building infrastructure to help the island prepare for the next disaster. Their current project is to reconstruct the local primary school to also double up as a hurricane shelter. June’s Lesson Learned in a Small Buisness? Do your charity due diligence! •Meet the founders. Face to face is best but over Zoom works too. •Do as many checks as you can on the founders and any people who work for them. Use the internet, LinkedIn etc. •Ask for annual reports / accounts and get an Account to look them over and check against Companies House. •Ask for proof of how donations have been used. Pictures, concepts, videos, talk to the people it’s benefitted etc. We did our research and we’re so proud to be partnered with Green Turtle Cay Foundation 🐢   Here’s to many more donations in the future.   #rumwithpurpose

Hurricane Beryl has devastated the Caribbean, leaving families without homes, electricity, and basic necessities. Your support is crucial to help us bring relief and recovery to those affected. 🚨 Total Goal: $985,000 Beryl has caused at least 11 fatalities and widespread disruptions: - Carriacou, Grenada: 95% of housing & businesses destroyed. - St. Vincent & the Grenadines: 90% of homes damaged. - Jamaica: Over 400,000 people affected. - Barbados: Fishing industry damaged. Your donations will provide support to regional institutions that: - Provide immediate aid: food, water, shelter & medical care. - Support rebuilding homes, schools & infrastructure. - Revive local economies and fund medical care services. - Restore livelihoods and empower local organizations & first responders. Long-term, your support will help rebuild homes, restore infrastructure, and ensure sustainable development, improving resilience against future disasters. 🌎 Help us bring hope and relief. If you can, please Donate now. Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/eEX2-jy2 Together, we can make a difference. #HurricaneBerylRelief #CaribbeanRecovery #DonateNow #SupportTheCaribbean

Hurricane Beryl has devastated the Caribbean, leaving families without homes, electricity, and basic necessities. Your support is crucial to help us bring relief and recovery to those affected. 🚨 Total Goal: $985,000 Beryl has caused at least 11 fatalities and widespread disruptions: - Carriacou, Grenada: 95% of housing & businesses destroyed. - St. Vincent & the Grenadines: 90% of homes damaged. - Jamaica: Over 400,000 people affected. - Barbados: Fishing industry damaged. Your donations will provide support to regional institutions that: - Provide immediate aid: food, water, shelter & medical care. - Support rebuilding homes, schools & infrastructure. - Revive local economies and fund medical care services. - Restore livelihoods and empower local organizations & first responders. Long-term, your support will help rebuild homes, restore infrastructure, and ensure sustainable development, improving resilience against future disasters. 🌎 Help us bring hope and relief. If you can, please Donate now. Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/eEX2-jy2 Together, we can make a difference. #HurricaneBerylRelief #CaribbeanRecovery #DonateNow #SupportTheCaribbean