Mexico Earthquake

Check out some of the charities that have reported that they are currently on the ground in the areas affected by the devastating earthquakes in Mexico.

 

American Red Cross Disaster Relief
Dozens of Mexican Red Cross teams have been working around the clock to search for survivors, transport the injured to hospitals, evacuate people from damaged buildings and provide first aid on the scene. The states most affected are Morelos, Puebla and Mexico City.

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Giving Children Hope
Giving Children Hope and its partners are currently staging blankets, medical supplies and other critical relief equipment as we work with our partners in and around Mexico City to assure that the most needed products are delivered as quickly as possible.

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Operation USA
Operation USA is providing a slew of items, including: shelter materials, bedding, flashlights, power generators, water purification supplies, antibiotics and chronic illness medications, clean up materials, and other items that are of use in post-disaster environments.

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World Vision
World Vision staff have deployed where possible to assist with debris removal and coordinate with other response agencies to provide aid to affected children and families, said Silvia Novoa, World Vision’s national director in Mexico.

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Oxfam America
Oxfam and its partners are assessing the damage and identifying the most urgent needs of affected people. They are coordinating with the government and other aid organizations, and developing a response plan.

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Save the Children
Save the Children is on the ground in both areas affected by the recent devastating earthquakes in Mexico, responding to both areas with child-focused disaster relief efforts.
 

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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.