Disaster Relief & Assistance

Disaster Relief
& Assistance

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There When It Matters®

When it comes to natural or human-made disasters, Greater Good Charities is There When It Matters®. Whether working with communities to prepare or helping victims of hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, or floods, we provide on-the-ground assistance and fund partners to maximize impact and relief for the affected people and pets, wildlife sanctuaries, and more

With your support, we mobilize in response to need.

$108 MM+
in Disaster Relief Support
26
Countries Supported
5.2 MM+
People and Pets Directly Helped
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Greater Good Charities is proud to meet the 17 goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda. Learn more about each goal and how programs like Disaster Relief is transforming the world.

Current disaster response
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Myanmar Earthquake

A 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Has Left Thousands Injured — We’re Responding Now.

In the wake of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, over 3,500 lives have been lost and thousands more are injured and in urgent need of medical care.

Greater Good Charities, in partnership with long-time ally Mae Tao Clinic, is taking immediate action. We are funding the deployment of 20 emergency medical teams to reach the hardest-hit areas in Myanmar — bringing lifesaving aid, medical equipment, fuel, and first aid supplies to those who need it most.

This is just the beginning. The need is overwhelming, and every hour counts. Your donation can help us save lives.

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Los Angeles Wildfires

The devastation is overwhelming after the wildfires burned over 60,000 acres and destroyed more than 16,000 in the greater Los Angeles region.

Within two hours of the initial wildfires, we mobilized pre-staged supplies from our California warehouse and deployed our field operations team.

In just the first month of our response, we delivered 495 tons of emergency aid, 3 million pet meals, emergency medicine, pet air evacuations, provided resources for wildlife, and funding for local partners. 

The work is far from over and we are committed to long-term recovery and support. Our response will continue to adapt to support communities on the grueling journey towards recovery and rebuilding. 

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Hurricanes Helene & Milton

Hurricane Helene was the second deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. and has left a trail of devastation across the southeastern states. Just days later, Hurricane Milton made landfall as a category 3 hurricane in Florida, hitting an already struggling Gulf coast with tornados, extreme flooding, and winds — with leftover debris from Helene creating dangerous projectiles. We need your help to bring aid to communities devastated by these hurricanes. 

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Ukraine Crisis

On February 24, Russia started a war on neighboring Ukraine, invading the country on several fronts. The United Nations estimates that over 13 million Ukrainians, many with pets, have fled since the attack began, with that number expected to continue to rise. The journey is daunting, with many Ukrainian families and their pets traveling for days without food. They need help now.

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Maui Wildfires

The fires, spurred on by Hurricane Dora,  engulfed the island of Maui, causing mass panic, the loss of power to thousands of homes and businesses, and wide-ranging destruction across the island. Greater Good Charities is committed to providing relief to victims but we need your help.

DONATE TO HELP THOSE IN HARM’S WAY

Your donation allows Greater Good Charities to prepare and respond quickly when disaster strikes.

By giving today, you are a hero for people and pet disaster victims, easing suffering and helping communities and shelters rebuild.

Donate monthly to become a First Responder, our community of donors who know that preparation is essential to disaster response.

HOW we respond

Greater Good Charities approaches disaster response in three complementary ways.

Think ahead and prepare communities for imminent natural disasters, respond during disasters by helping on the ground with supplies and relief work, and boost recovery by directly aiding people and pets and helping to rebuild infrastructure.

We directly support those in need during disasters and work alongside local human services and animal welfare agencies.

Greater Good Charities anticipates annual natural disasters like summer wildfires, hurricane season, and flooding. We build disaster caches of commonly needed human and pet supplies and food in these disaster-prone areas ahead of need so that materials are available immediately in weather, road, or other conditions that may delay or hinder aid. This allows relief to come within days rather than weeks.

We work to help affected communities with specific disaster relief activities, including: 

  • Delivering food and supplies to people and pets.
  • Supporting food banks and animal shelters.
  • Rebuilding damaged shelters.
  • Transporting shelter pets and wildlife to safety.
  • Feeding bees vital to agricultural systems.
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See our Impact
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Read More: GREATER GOOD CHARITIES: PREPARED FOR DISASTER WHEN WINTER STORMS STRIKE

Winter storms are raging across the country this weekend, putting vulnerable communities at risk of widespread power outages, heat loss, and lack of access to food and shelter. These storms are intense and unpredictable, unleashing heavy snow and blizzards, widespread winds, rain, tornados, and flooding. See how Greater Good Charities is There When It Matters®.

Read More: SURVIVING THE WINTER: HOW YOU’RE HELPING UKRAINIANS IN CRISIS

As the war in Ukraine rages on, there are more than 4.5 million Ukrainians living in affected areas without basic necessities like food. These families are tired, hungry, and facing the harsh wind and frigid temperatures for what is likely to be the toughest winter for many Ukrainians. 

This is why Greater Good Charities developed meal kits - to help families stay full and healthy in times of crisis. Each box contains ingredients like pasta, dry beans, and oil to make up to 78 meals! With these kits, we also distributed heavy locally-sourced blankets. These are vital for the families remaining in Ukraine, as winter in Ukraine is snowy and cold, with temperatures reaching well below freezing.

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Read More: AS SEEN ON CNN: GREATER GOOD CHARITIES DOING GOOD FOR THE BEES

We are un-BEE-lievably thankful to CNN for highlighting our ongoing work to feed the hundreds of honeybee colonies devastated by Hurricane Ian!

When Hurricane Ian struck Florida in September of 2022, it left an ecological disaster in its wake. Not only did the damage decimate homes, communities, and businesses, but it also wreaked havoc on our nation's food supply.  One out of every three bites of food in the United States depends on honeybees and other pollinators.  (USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service). 

More About Our Impact
Read more about what we've done to support people, pets, and the planet in times of disaster by checking out our blog.