Funds in Disaster Relief

In February of 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine causing widespread damage and destruction. Morningstar & PitchBook have established a Humanitarian Aid fund composed of several nonprofits that are committed to providing humanitarian support to struggling Ukrainians. Through a single tax-deductible donation you will be supporting a broad group of organizations working to provide relief.

We are launching our first annual Fund Drive for Cisco Philippines, organized by Bureau of Employee Affairs. We are looking to support Rise Against Hunger Philippines, an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world's most vulnerable, mobilizing the necessary resources to end hunger by 2030. As a team, we are looking to make a difference in the lives of the families who continue to struggle from the devastation of Typhoon Odette. Any cash gift we can help raise will go a long way to support the families that are barely recovering from the devastation.

In late January, Tropical Cyclone Ana brought strong winds and heavy rains to parts of Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, impacting hundreds of thousands of people with devastating floods and landslides. At least 116 people have died, tens of thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed along with schools, health centers, businesses, and infrastructure. Just two weeks later Tropical Cyclone Batsirai made landfall on the east coast of Madagascar with wind gusts of 146mph and torrential rains, causing at least 10 additional fatalities and displacing another 50,000 people; impacting many of the same areas already suffering from Tropical Cyclone Ana. Whole villages are reported to have been washed away by the latest storm. Cisco Foundation has launched a $250K Tropical Cyclone Ana Disaster Relief campaign to support the efforts of the organizations listed below. **Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund may include organizations based in the US, and in other countries. US employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to US organizations. Employees outside the US will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.**

On January 15, 2022, the eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga on Saturday was likely the biggest recorded anywhere on the planet in more than 30 years. The eruption caused a huge plume of ash, gas and steam was spewed up to 20 kilometers into the atmosphere, and tsunami waves were sent crashing across the Pacific. Both the eruption and subsequent tsunami caused significant damage along the western coast of the main island of Tongatapu. We've created a fund with organizations that are currently supporting local organizations aiding disaster relief efforts. Your donation through this fund with help support all listed organizations.

Help to support organizations that are directly aiding the communities impacted by the Boulder County wildfires.

On December 30th, 2021 the most destructive wildfire in the state's history, the Marshall fire, destroyed nearly 1,000 homes in Boulder County. As Boulder County’s trusted philanthropic partner for over 30 years, Community Foundation Boulder County will work closely with our government and nonprofit partners to coordinate, align resources and fill gaps to support those most impacted by the wildfires. Our experience has shown us the importance of deep local relationships in meeting short- and long-term community needs in a crisis with equity, transparency, and integrity.

Help us support organizations providing immediate and long term recovery and relief to communities affected by Colorado's wildfire.

On December 10th, 2021 tornadoes and thunderstorms caused severe damage to 6 states in the Midwest. Through the use of Bright Funds we want to support Lucid's North American Midwest employees and their communities through charitable giving. Bright Funds has established the Midwest US Tornado Response and Recovery Fund, this fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in the region. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations’ initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts, medical assistance.The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

Communities in Kentucky and around the US Midwest are now responding after December's tornado outbreak. Several organizations are coming together to help with recovery efforts. Join us in donating to this collection of pre-vetted nonprofits on the ground.

In response to the devastating tornado outbreak that swept through six states, Bright Funds has established the Midwest US Tornado Response and Recovery Fund. This fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in the region. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations’ initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts, medical assistance.The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake caused extensive damage in Haiti, especially in the southern region, while the effects of the deadly 2010 earthquake is still be felt. The buildings are badly damaged and more than 2,000 people have been killed. Your donation will go to an approved non-profit organization that provides emergency relief, water, food, medicine, and shelter in Haiti. The earthquake caused considerable damage and invaded hospitals. Funding locally managed non-profit organizations that can provide emergency relief and long-term recovery to meet the needs of the community is critical. All donations to this fund will support Haiti earthquake relief and recovery efforts. Initially, the fund helps first responders meet the immediate needs of survivors for food, fuel, clean water, medicine and shelter. As needed, we will support longer term recovery efforts led by approved local organizations in the affected area.

In response to Hurricane Ida, which made landfall in the U.S. state of Louisiana on Sunday August Aug.29th 2021., The Intuitive Foundation has established the Hurricane Ida Disaster Response and Recovery Campaign . Ida is the sixth-costliest tropical cyclone on record, having caused at least $50 billion in damages. This campaign is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in the region. Through a single tax deductible donation to the fund, you can support multiple organizations’ initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts, and medical assistance. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs in the affected areas.

The 2021 wildfire season is shaping up to be another terrible one in California and the Western United States. In California, three of the 2021 fires (Dixie, Caldor, and Monument) are already on Cal Fire’s top 20 largest California Wildfires list since 1932 (by acreage burned), with five of the top 7 largest fires claimed by 2020 fires. Startling images of the Dixie Fire’s total destruction of the entire town of Greenville or of firefighters riding ski chairlifts to prevent the Caldor Fire from cresting the ridge at Kirkwood Mountain Resort put these statistics into sharp focus. The organizations in this fund were researched and chosen to provide boots-on-the-ground support during and in the aftermath of wildfires to meet the short, medium, and long-term needs of impacted people.

Tropical Storm Ida has brought catastrophic damage to Louisiana. RaisedBy.Us created the 2021 Tropical Storm Ida Relief Fund to support nonprofits providing short-term and long-term response and recovery efforts. Join us in donating to help the thousands of people affected.

In response to Hurricane Ida, which made landfall on Sunday August 29th 2021, Bright Funds has established the Hurricane Ida Disaster Response and Recovery Fund. This fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in the region. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations’ initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts, medical assistance. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground. Photo Credit: Bryan McGowan

Torrential rain this weekend led to devastating flooding in the Middle Tennessee Area. In support of the communities impacted by the floods, Bright Funds has established the 2021 Tennessee Flood Response and Recovery Fund. This Fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing emergency response in the region. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are providing immediate relief needs. The composition of the nonprofits in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

Support Haitian-led organizations helping with immediate, on-the-ground needs in the wake of the August 14th earthquake and subsequent tropical storm. Sourced from the M4BL Ayiti/Haiti Solidarity Support List—please prioritize funding and sourcing local resources!

We’ve all seen the devastation in Afghanistan. In disaster philanthropy, one of the most effective ways we can assist is through monetary donations. Please consider donating to provide immediate relief for people directly affected by violence in Afghanistan.

Dear VMware friends: Vietnam is experiencing the worst COVID outbreak since the start of the pandemic. Thousands have died, but the worst is yet to come. Only 1% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The country is in total lockdown, and millions of unfortunate people cannot work to earn a little income to support their daily living basis. The healthcare system in Ho Chi Minh city, the largest city and also the epicenter of the outbreak, is on the brink of collapse. I was in Vietnam just a few weeks ago so I could witness this hardship myself. It broke my heart. We’re raising money to provide emergency support to low-income families and frontline workers in Vietnam’s hardest hit communities. With a donation of $8, you can give an essential food package — containing 5kg of rice, 1 bottle of cooking oil, 1 bottle of soy sauce or fish sauce, and a pack of sardine can — that can help a person survive for 2 weeks! All donations will be sent to VietBay Inc., a 501©(3) non-profit organization formed by a group of Vietnamese professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. All US donations are tax deductible. VietBay Inc. work with The Lotus Charity Foundation (Quỹ Từ thiện Bông Sen), the operator of Quan Com Nu Cuoi, VNHELP, JOY Foundation, and other grassroot groups, to prepare and distribute gift packages and PPE directly to the unfortunate people and medical workers in Vietnam. I will personally match every dollar you donate up to the first $2,000. And with VMware's generous matching program - every dollar from your contribution will have a quadruple effect! Please note "Help Vietnamese struggling due to COVID" in your contribution. Learn more about the situation in Vietnam: https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/04/asia/southeast-asia-delta-covid-explainer-intl-hnk/index.html Learn more about our campaign: https://www.vietbay.group/events/fundraiser-to-help-vietnamese-struggling-due-to-covid https://www.facebook.com/donate/4166163110137071/ https://vnexpress.net/sai-gon-bao-thuong-4326211.html https://www.nguoi-viet.com/little-saigon/vietbay-gay-quy-hon-200-ngan-dum-boc-nguoi-sai-gon-giua-dai-dich/ Our current goal for this campaign is $20,000. Thank you for your help from the bottom of my heart. Let's beat COVID-19, together!

Vietnam is experiencing the worst COVID outbreak since the start of the pandemic. Thousands have died, but the worst is yet to come. Only 1% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The country is in total lockdown, and millions of unfortunate people cannot work to earn a little income to support their daily living basis. The healthcare system in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) city, the largest city and also the epicenter of the outbreak, is on the brink of collapse. We’re raising money to provide emergency support to low-income families and frontline workers in Vietnam’s hardest hit communities. With a donation of $8, you can give an essential food package -- containing 5kg of rice, 1 bottle of cooking oil, 1 bottle of soy sauce or fish sauce, and a pack of sardine can -- that can help a person survive for 2 weeks! All donations will be matched by TODO (remove this sentence if your employer doesn’t have a matching policy). Please note "Help Vietnamese struggling due to COVID" in your contribution. All donations will be sent to VietBay Inc., a 501©(3) non-profit organization formed by a group of Vietnamese professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. All US donations are tax deductible. VietBay Inc. work with The Lotus Charity Foundation (Quỹ Từ thiện Bông Sen), the operator of Quan Com Nu Cuoi, VNHELP, JOY Foundation, and other grassroot groups, to prepare and distribute gift packages and PPE directly to the unfortunate people and medical workers in Vietnam. Learn more about our campaign: • https://www.vietbay.group/events/fundraiser-to-help-vietnamese-struggling-due-to-covid • https://www.facebook.com/donate/4166163110137071/ • https://vnexpress.net/sai-gon-bao-thuong-4326211.html • https://www.nguoi-viet.com/little-saigon/vietbay-gay-quy-hon-200-ngan-dum-boc-nguoi-sai-gon-giua-dai-dich/

Escalating violence in Afghanistan is putting the lives of thousands of civilians at risk. Please donate to help those in need!

On Saturday, August 14, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern part of Haiti. Bright Funds has established the 2021 Haiti Earthquake Disaster Response and Recovery Fund. This fund is comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in the region. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations’ initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts and medical assistance. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

An oil tanker explosion killed 22 people in the impoverished northern Lebanese governorate of Akkar, the Lebanese Red Cross said. The organisation said 79 people were injured in the incident. More people are feared dead. The explosion happened at a time of widespread fuel shortages, when much of the country is without electricity and long queues form at petrol stations. Fund will support disaster relief to the families - specifically burn victims that are in need of medical supplies, protective gear and pain killers. Ahla Fawda are already donating to the main 2 hospitals - Geitawii & Salam that are treating the injured.

Donations desperately needed! On Saturday 14th August 2021, an earthquake of 7.2 magnitude stuck Haiti. This is while the country is still rebuilding from the 2010 earthquake of 7.0 magnitude that is believed to have taken the lives of 200,000 people. This fund is comprised of funds that will benefit those in Haiti who have been displaced and help the country rebuild.

Help TOG for their reforestation efforts in Southern Turkey. On July 27th 2021, forest fires started in the Southern region of Turkey, causing many casualties while creating a massively destructive damage on wildlife. Currently there are around 60 fires still uncontrolled in the region and the total damage is expected to be catastrophic. With this fundraising activity we are aiming to help Toplum Gonulluleri Vakfi (TOG) in their effort to help reforestation in the region. All proceeds will be used for reforestation efforts of TOG.