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https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/guidance/disaster-relief/how-to-help-hurricane-dorian.html[12/24/2019 1:49:08 PM] Updated September 12, 2019 For more than two weeks, Hurricane Dorian cut a path of destruction across the Caribbean and the southeastern United States. After building strength through the Caribbean, the powerful system crawled into the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm on September 1. At least 50 have died, and search and rescue operations are ongoing for the thousands who are still missing. Entire communities have been flattened, including homes, businesses, and ports of entry. The economic impact of the storm is already estimated to be more than $7 billion. Following its hit to the Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian battered the North Carolina coast with winds and rain, leading to extensive flooding and power outages. Many of the impacted communities are still getting back on their feet after major storms in 2017 and 2018, meaning another long recovery is ahead for coastal residents. How to help How to help: Hurricane Dorian
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Updated September 12, 2019
For more than two weeks, Hurricane Dorian cut a path of destruction across the Caribbean and thesoutheastern United States. After building strength through the Caribbean, the powerful systemcrawled into the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm on September 1. At least 50 have died, and searchand rescue operations are ongoing for the thousands who are still missing. Entire communities havebeen flattened, including homes, businesses, and ports of entry. The economic impact of the storm isalready estimated to be more than $7 billion.
Following its hit to the Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian battered the North Carolina coast with winds andrain, leading to extensive flooding and power outages. Many of the impacted communities are stillgetting back on their feet after major storms in 2017 and 2018, meaning another long recovery isahead for coastal residents.
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How to help: Hurricane Dorian
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Given the extensive damage in the Bahamas and the United States, organizations will need short- andlong-term recovery funding to help meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.
Fidelity Charitable has collaborated with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to provide the followinglist of organizations offering relief for the storm. These organizations are highlighted because they haveexisting operations or chapters in the region, the ability to incorporate a large influx of donations, and astrong, established record of excellence in disaster relief services.
Following a natural disaster, there can be an increased risk of fraud committed by individuals preyingupon the good intentions of people wanting to help; donors should take care that the organizations theyare supporting are legitimate. Fidelity Charitable makes grants only to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) publiccharities, such as the organizations below.
Charities working in the Bahamas and the United States
For Hurricane Dorian
American National Red Cross
TIN: 530196605P.O. Box 37243Washington, DC 20013
The American National Red Cross was chartered by Congress in 1905 to play a central role in coordinating and responding to domestric and international disasters.
Relief transportation
Airlink
TIN: 371710848915 Front StSan Francisco, CA 94111
Shelter and rebuilding
All Hands and Hearts
TIN: 203414952
6 County Road Suite 6Mattapoisett, MA 02739 - 1585
Medical relief
Americares
TIN: 061008595
88 Hamilton AvenueStamford, CT 06902
Shelter and rebuilding
Convoy of Hope
TIN: 680051386P.O. Box 1125Springfield, MO 65801
Medical relief
Direct Relief
TIN: 951831116
6100 Wallace Becknell RoadSanta Barbara, CA 93117
Relief services
Good360
TIN: 541282616
675 N Washington St Ste 330Alexandria, VA 22314
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Medical relief
International Medical Corps
TIN: 9539496461801 W Olympic Blvd File 2156Gift Processing CenterPasadena, CA 90012
Relief services
Mercy Corps
TIN: 91114812345 SW Ankeny StreetPortland, OR 97204
Connectivity
Nethope
TIN: 20-1782011
10615 Judicial Drive Ste 402Fairfax, VA 22030-7501
Medical relief
Project Hope
TIN: 530242962255 Carter Hall Ln Pmb 250Millwood, VA 22646
Shelter and hunger relief
Salvation Army
TIN: 222406433
615 Slaters LaneAlexandria, VA 22314-1112
Shelter and rebuilding
Team Rubicon
TIN: 271720480
6171 W Century Blvd Ste 310Los Angeles, CA 90045
Children's relief
United States Fund forUNICEF
TIN: 131760110125 Maiden LaneNew York, NY 10038
Water & sanitation
Water MissionTIN: 571116978P.O. Box 63320Charlotte, NC 28263
Hunger relief
World Central Kitchen
TIN: 2735211321342 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
Hunger relief
World Food Program USA
TIN: 1338434351725 Eye St NW Ste 510Washington, DC 32308-1500
Charities working in the United States only
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Hunger relief
Feeding America
TIN: 363673599P.O. Box 96749Washington, DC 20090-6749
Hunger relief
Food Bank of Central andEastern North Carolina
TIN: 5612834261924 Capital BlvdRaleigh, NC 27604
Disaster relief fund
Outer Banks CommunityFoundation
TIN: 581516313
13 Skyline RoadSouthern Shores, NC 27949
Children's relief
Save the Children
TIN: 060726487501 Kings Highway East, #400Fairfield, CT 28145
Relief services
United Methodist Committeeon Relief (UMCOR)
TIN: 135562279P.O. Box 9068New york, NY 10087-2068
Please note the organizations listed in this guidance do not represent the full list of organizations raising money for relief efforts for Hurricane Dorian. Fidelity Charitable has
collaborated with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to provide these organizations to donors for reference purposes only, and Fidelity Charitable does not endorse these
organizations. All grant recommendations are subject to review and approval by the Fidelity Charitable Trustees. Fidelity Charitable will communicate all grant designation
recommendations for Hurricane Dorian relief to grantees.
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