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Four effective disaster support tips to keep in mind as hurricane season begins here in the US. 🌀 1. Give unrestricted funding 2. Give multi-year funding 3. Consider support beyond a donation 4. Fund operating costs and capacity building For even more resources about supporting relief efforts of all kinds with your charitable giving, check out our disaster relief hub at https://lnkd.in/e28hcKNm.

Four effective disaster support tips to keep in mind while in the midst of hurricane season here in the US. 🌀 1. Give unrestricted funding 2. Give multi-year funding 3. Consider support beyond a donation 4. Fund operating costs and capacity building For even more resources about supporting relief efforts of all kinds with your charitable giving, check out our disaster relief hub at https://chrtbl.org/1rf4ou.

Hurricane Beryl is the earliest ever Category 5 hurricane recorded in the Atlantic. Homes were shattered, communities levelled, and lives were tragically lost. Here’s how you can support: The Rév Foundation is raising monetary donations and in-kind supplies in collaboration with Deborah Cox to directly support those affected. 1. We’re raising in-kind donations of essential items to be shipped to our distribution collaborator Global Empowerment Mission and transported + distributed to affected communities across The Caribbean. In-kind donations can be purchased online through our registry of essential items at https://lnkd.in/eDvUQV7F. 2. We’re raising monetary donations to support logistics and on-the-ground efforts. Monetary donations can be made to The Rév Foundation, a sponsored program of the Social Impact Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization at https://lnkd.in/e2fjB6nh. 3.For brands who would like to get involved, please DM me for more information regarding in-kind sponsorship of this initiative. Now is the time to make a positive impact and come together in support of those most in need. 🤎

When disaster strikes, your company can make an impact with your charitable dollars. We make it easy to establish a corporate disaster relief fund, so your company can be prepared to give back in times of disaster. Learn more about how we help companies with their disaster relief efforts. https://lnkd.in/gsWtdtDq

Recovering from a severe storm is never easy. In fact, for those directly impacted in the Big Bend region, it can be an extremely devastating, stressful, and traumatic event. To help those communities hardest hit by Hurricane Idalia, Florida Blue has announced an initial $100,000 donation to support relief and recovery efforts across the state of Florida. This initial investment will be split between the American Red Cross in Florida and Volunteer Florida's Disaster Fund. ·    $50,000 will be directed to the American Red Cross in Florida to help address immediate needs. ·    $50,000 will be directed to Volunteer Florida to address long-term recovery efforts. In addition to our initial donation, we have launched several resources to support the health and well-being of Floridians impacted by the storm – regardless of their insurance status. Such as: ·      No-cost, 24/7 virtual care visits ·      Toll-free 24/7 bilingual emotional support helpline ·      Help with community & social services Read more about our support for recovery efforts: https://lnkd.in/eJg85Eg3   If you are able, please consider donating to these organizations or others on the frontlines helping those in need.   #Idalia #Recovery #Community #BigBend #Florida

This is a school in Kentucky that Jennifer Garner and Save the Children are helping because of devastating floods. Does anyone know Jennifer Garner, anyone at Save the Children or from this area? There are so many schools and communities like this around the country! This is exactly why we are doing what we are doing with our bit.ly/Kits4KidsInfo. Would anyone be willing to help us reach out? https://lnkd.in/gzAu9r2P #ckmpreparednessfoundation #ckm #bepreparedbeready #kitsforkids #disasterpreparedness #emergencypreparedness #emergencykit #crisismanagement #naturaldisaster #disaster #climatechange #climatecrisis #sustainability #sustainableliving #survival #leadership #firstresponders #firefighter #policeofficer #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #realestateagent #realestate #realtorlife #realtor

The recent tornado in our Evansville area community has left a profound mark. With over $2.44 million in damages - not accounting for the significant agricultural losses – recovery seems overwhelming. You can help support our friends and neighbors by making a monetary contribution. Donations can be made: 1. 𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣: Lake Ridge Bank locations; Payable to ‘February Tornado Recovery’ 2. 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙡: Lake Ridge Bank, P.O. Box 409, Evansville, WI 53536 (Payable to: ‘February Tornado Recovery’) 3. 𝙂𝙤 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙚: 'February Tornado Recovery' (https://gofund.me/f69e9dd5) 4. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙢𝙤: @FebruaryTornado ( https://lnkd.in/gS_W8ZrX ) -𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥.- Together, we can help rebuild and recover. #FebruaryTornado #RecoveryDonations #EvansvilleCommunity #GoFarGoTogether #LakeRidgeBank

As we unite in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, let us duly note that not all were as fortunate following the disaster. An alarming number of our neighbours find themselves displaced or worse. Should you find yourself in a position to offer assistance, kindly consider extending your support. Unable to personally deliver supplies to those in dire need? Fear not! A substantial effect can still be made through the medium of financial aid. We humbly request that you contemplate donating, regardless of the sum, via a swift and secure wire transfer or through the following secure link: https://vist.ly/3chrj These contributions can dramatically alter someone's life, illuminating the dark tunnel of these exceedingly difficult times. Let's consolidate our efforts, stand resolute, and reconstruct with greater strength! Every single donation, no matter how minor, has a substantial impact and is greatly appreciated. #HurricaneBerylRelief #DonateNow #StandTogether

Supporting our #communities is a big part of #LifeatSamuel, and it was important to us to help #reliefefforts in the various parts of North America that have been affected by recent natural disasters. We have made several donations to support: ▶️The immediate and ongoing relief, recovery and resilience efforts for the fires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories ▶️The relief efforts and provide assistance to those affected by the wildfires in Maui and by Hurricane Hilary in Southern California ▶️The efforts to provide the Maui community with food as they recover from the wildfire If you are also interested in showing your support, consider donating to one of the following organizations: American Red Cross: https://lnkd.in/guV33BD Canadian Red Cross: https://www.redcross.ca/ Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org/ #CorporateGiving #NaturalDisasterRelief #GivingBack

Considering our recent impact from Hurricane Idalia and remembering Hurricanes Ian and Nicole that hit Florida in 2022, we are reminded of these natural disasters' harsh roles in our state. Nonprofit organizations need to be well-prepared to respond to a disaster. This is essential for both the organization and the communities they serve. Read more from our 2022 Nonprofits Survey about the importance of having a plan ahead of a storm: https://lnkd.in/e4CKqkvA If you haven't made a plan for our 2023 Hurricane season, now is the time. #FLnonprofits #philanthropy #giving #nonprofits #nonprofitresources #nonprofitresearch #nonprofiteducation