In this ever-changing climate of disasters, it may be hard to know how you can help, especially when you see disasters happening around the country, or even the globe! But did you know, there is one way to help that is always needed?
Direct financial support to responding voluntary organizations is the best way to assist after a disaster, both in the immediate response and in the long recovery. Find out why—and how you can help in some ongoing current disasters—below.
CASH IS BEST !
Cash allows disaster response organizations to:
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- purchase exactly what is needed when it is needed,
- give back to the local economy to help businesses rebuild, and
- focus more resources on the immediate needs rather than the management of material donations.
So, want to help? Learn about some ongoing disasters and the ways you can help below!
National Events
Hurricane Helene —
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- Virginia: Find “Information for Donors” and “Volunteering” information provided by the Virginia VOAD.
- North Carolina: NC Department of Public Safety issued information on how to donate, volunteer and what organizations may be responding in NC.
- Tennessee: Learn about donations and volunteering in TN via Volunteer Tennessee and the United Way.
- Florida: Volunteer Florida provides updates about donations and volunteering in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Financial gifts made to organizations and foundations are collected, managed and disbursed by those entities. NJ Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NJVOAD), the NJ Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM), and the NJ Governor’s Office of Volunteerism do not promote any one organization over another and do not have any involvement in how funds are managed or disbursed. These organizations have been vetted by NJVOAD, but you are encouraged to visit Guidestar, Charity Navigator, the Better Business Bureau and other watchdog sites to find the best match for you.