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Meeting Health Care Needs in Moore, Oklahoma

Meeting Health Care Needs in Moore, Oklahoma

In Moore, Oklahoma, we’re focused on empowering health professionals to care for tornado survivors in need.

In Japan: Group Home Momiji Opens

In Japan: Group Home Momiji Opens

For residents, five men with intellectual disabilities, the opening marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Gardens Grow Hope in Watari

Gardens Grow Hope in Watari

Thousands of survivors in Japan have regained hope and peace of mind by working in the garden.

Restoring Health Care in the Rockaways

Restoring Health Care in the Rockaways

“Local residents told us they were relieved just by the sight of our mobile clinic!”

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Meeting Health Care Needs in Moore, Oklahoma

Meeting Health Care Needs in Moore, Oklahoma

May 23, 2013
In Japan: Group Home Momiji Opens

In Japan: Group Home Momiji Opens

March 19, 2013
Gardens Grow Hope in Watari

Gardens Grow Hope in Watari

March 11, 2013
Restoring Health Care in the Rockaways

Restoring Health Care in the Rockaways

February 14, 2013

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Riaz Khalil meets with flood-affected families

Pakistan Flood Response: Our Impact in Sindh

January 16, 2013 Leave a response Shortlink

“Thank you for coming to Thatta and taking care of our basic needs.”

Boys learn about cholera prevention at a community education session at school.

Progress and Need: Visiting Health Centers in Haiti

January 7, 2013 Leave a response Shortlink

I was glad to see these health programs firsthand, a reminder of the strides that have been made and the needs that still exist.

Many homes suffered severe damage during the storm.

Helping Staten Island Communities Recover

December 7, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

“Entire neighborhoods were empty, and many homes were uninhabitable.”

A Holiday Break from the Long Road Ahead

A Holiday Break from the Long Road Ahead

November 29, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

“The smell of Thanksgiving is in the crisp air, and the high energy of volunteerism runs rampant.”

When residents were stuck in the upper floors in Coney Island high-rises, volunteer doctors from all over the city came to help.

Meeting Heroic Doctors in Coney Island

November 21, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

“It was incredible to see doctors from all over the city converge, ascending dozens of flights of stairs to treat people in need.”

Teams of volunteers spent the day cleaning homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Photograph by Matthew McDermott.

“Muck-Out” Sunday in the Rockaways

November 15, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

“It was one step in the slow journey towards normalcy.”

From Manhattan to Rockaway: A Journey of Hope

From Manhattan to Rockaway: A Journey of Hope

November 14, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

30,000 bottles of water were delivered to hard-hit communities in NYC and the Rockaways.

Superstorm Sandy Field Notes: November 8, 2012

Superstorm Sandy Field Notes: November 8, 2012

November 8, 2012 1 Response Shortlink

Our relief teams have delivered dozens of emergency shipments and approved $116,000 in grants to benefit 80,000 people.

Our Emergency Response team surveys some flood destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy in the coastal town of Norwalk, CT.

Superstorm Sandy Field Notes: November 5, 2012

November 5, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

Large-scale response launched to help Sandy victims in the tri-state area.

Getting Ready for Hurricane Season Here at Home

Getting Ready for Hurricane Season Here at Home

July 23, 2012 1 Response Shortlink

“The best way to respond effectively to a disaster is to prepare thoroughly beforehand.”

Helping Survivors Cope with Many Forms of Loss

Helping Survivors Cope with Many Forms of Loss

June 27, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

“Long after the disaster faded from the news, families and individuals continued to struggle.’

Joplin tornado

From my small plane window

June 25, 2012 Leave a response Shortlink

“Seeing for myself the people we’re helping made me realize just how important our work is.”

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