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Hurricane Harvey – Commemorating What We Lost and How We Are Recovering

By Denise Bash, Director of Special Projects Hurricane Harvey began as a barely concerning tropical depression on August 17th, 2017. By August 23rd it was a Category 1 hurricane with 80MPH winds that overnight into the 24th had developed into a treacherous Category 4 hurricane with sustained raging winds of 130-mph! On the 25th it […]

With Your Help Victims of the Fuego Volcano Eruption Fed Nutritious Meals

With your help, GreaterGood.org awarded $10,000 to support their efforts to feed displaced people as well as disaster responders.

Powerful Hurricane Lane Encroaching Those Affected by the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii

"With the lava flowing (just now paused) we really can see the far-reaching implications of what we have done. We are all stretched thin, everyone doing all they can for those in need. It is how we do it here on the Big Island. And in this program funded in part with the Greater Good donation, one that came in just in time, we managed to do a huge amount of good. We can now help with another round of rescues and support without jeopardizing those animals already in our care.

GreaterGood.org California Wildfire Response  

California has had an unusually active fire season to date, and the worst part of fire season is still ahead. GreaterGood.org is there when it matters. Take a look below for a summary of our efforts to fight these fires. Check this blog often for updates.

Waste Less, Recover More, Feed Many

... recovered 68 pallets (27,655 pounds) of food in a single day!

August’s Family Feature

In this region, infant and maternal mortality rates are far too high – 22 times higher than elsewhere. Thanks to your help, we are determined to improve access to prenatal care, safe labor and delivery, and postpartum care for new mothers and their babies. Here the reproductive health team safely deliver between 3 - 15 babies every day.

July’s Family Feature: Meet the Newest Member of the Greatergood Community

In this region, infant and maternal mortality rates are far too high – 22 times higher than elsewhere. Together with Mae Tao Clinic, we are determined to improve access to prenatal care, safe labor and delivery, and postpartum care for new mothers and their babies. At Mae Tao Clinic the reproductive health team safely deliver between 3-15 babies every day.

June’s Family Feature: Meet the Newest Member of the GreaterGood Community

In this region, infant and maternal mortality rates are far too high – 22 times higher than elsewhere. Together with Mae Tao Clinic, we are determined to improve access to prenatal care, safe labor and delivery, and postpartum care for new mothers and their babies. At Mae Tao Clinic the reproductive health team safely deliver between 3-15 babies every day.

Don’t Let Children With Diabetes Feel Isolated This Summer

Children with Diabetes can already feel isolated in their every-day lives. They have to constantly monitor their blood glucose levels as well as count the carbs in every meal. When you are the only one in your class who has to do these things, you start to feel embarrassed or resentful of your disease. Camps designed specifically for children with Diabetes helps to alleviate these feelings. Research has shown that Diabetic camps are the best place to teach children how to manage their Diabetes. These camps also give children the opportunity to meet others who face the same daily challenges as themselves.

Give Lifesaving Mother’s Day Gift

This Mother's Day, we invite you to join us in celebrating by honoring the mother in your life with a life saving gift to refugee mothers in Thailand. In this region, infant and maternal mortality rates are far too high – 22 times higher than elsewhere. Together with Mae Tao Clinic, we are determined to improve access to prenatal care, safe labor and delivery, and postpartum care for new mothers and their babies. Here the reproductive health team safely deliver between 3-15 babies every day.