Here's How YOU Can Help Victims Of Hurricane Maria
This week, Hurricane Maria destroyed infrastructure and destabilized the lives of many vulnerable Caribbean people just days after Hurricane Irma hit. Puerto Rico and Mexico, specifically, got most of the brunt from the Category 4 storm. In light of the devastation, efforts are being made to help survivors rebuild their lives. Various campaigns have made getting involved easier than ever.
Here's how you can support hurricane victims:
GOFUNDME AND FUNDLY
Dominica Hurricane Relief Fund
The Dominica Hurricane Relief Fund is raising £5,000,000 to help the people of Dominica in light of devastation from Hurricane Maria.
UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund supports the needs of children who were affected by Hurricane Maria by ensuring they have access to clean water, safe spaces, supplies and education.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
In times of disaster, the American Red Cross distributes food and emergency supplies, opens overnight shelters, provides health care and deploys emergency response vehicles.
GLOBAL GIVING
Global Giving's Caribbean Hurricane Maria + Irma Relief Fund aims to raise $2 million to meet survivors' immediate needs for food, water, hygiene and shelter. After, the fund will support longer-term recovery efforts run by local reputable organizations.
SAVE THE CHILDREN
In response to Hurricane Maria, Save the Children is raising money to help children and families with emergency assistance.
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Unidos por Puerto Rico
The first lady of Puerto Rico Beatriz Rosselló's Unidos por Puerto Rico taps into the private sector to provide relief to Puerto Ricans who were affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.
Team Rubicon
Military veterans can help victims by volunteering with Team Rubicon, a business that connects skilled military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.
