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Accu Reference Medical Lab collecting supplies, donations for Hurricane Florence victims

2018-09-19 06:00:00

Accu Reference Medical Lab extends sympathy and support to our customers, employees impacted by natural disasters. Offering assistance to the communities and families we serve is our primary concern. Our employees has started a drive to collect supplies for victims of Hurricane Florence. We are collection, non perishable food, medical supplies, baby needs, pet food, clothes, shoes, flashlights, toiletries etc.

Our hearts go out to our employees and their families, as a significant number of our colleagues. We are providing those employees with information and support.

Anyone interested in donating can drop items off at Accu Reference Medical Lab, 1901 E. Linden Ave. Unit 26, Linden, at 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Sep. 21. For details, contact Kim Servant [email protected]

Now, if you’re looking for some groups to send money or other support to as they respond to Florence, here are some options.

American Red Cross: Usually the first group people think of when giving after a disaster. It says it is providing shelters for those displaced by Harvey, and it has thousands of volunteers on the ground in the state. You can give here. (3/4 stars from Charity Navigator.)

(A series of reports by ProPublica have raised questions as to how Red Cross uses its donations for emergency relief. You can find some of those stories here.)

All Hands and Hearts: This nonprofit, recommended to Vox by disaster expert Samantha Montano, puts staff on the ground and stays in contact with emergency management officials about assisting in the response and recovery. You can give here. (4/4 stars from Charity Navigator.)

Global Giving: A charity crowdfunding site that is attempting to raise $5 million to be used exclusively for local relief and recovery efforts. You can give here. (4/4 stars from Charity Navigator.)

Google is also trying to raise $2.5 million for Hurricane Florence recovery and relief. You can give here.

Habitat for Humanity is accepting donations. You can give here.

Salvation Army Carolinas: The Christian charity is emphasizing its intentions to help with long-term recovery in the area. You can give here.

Team Rubicon: A veterans group that sends volunteers to help with rescue operations. You can give here. (A- from Charity Watch)

Foundation Beyond Belief: A humanist group, also recommended by Montano. You can give here.

Local food banks: There is Harvest Hope Food Bank, which has several locations in South Carolina. Cooperative Ministry, also in South Carolina. Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is preparing to respond after the storm. It is recommended to contact a food bank directly about their need and what you can do.

Local humane societies. Here’s one in Wilmington. You could also give to the Human Society of South Carolina.

Blood donations: Check with the group AABB about giving blood for Florence victims.

Americares: The nonprofit focused on medicine and health provides emergency medical supplies and other basic resources to first responders and others. You can give here. (4/4 stars from Charity Navigator.)

Portlight: A disaster response group dedicated specifically to people with disabilities. It helps affected people with evacuation and finding shelter, any medical equipment needs they might have, and more. You can learn more about its efforts here.

SBP: The New Orleans-based organization sends Americorps volunteers, assists local leaders and nonprofits, and eventually helps rebuild damaged or destroyed homes. You can give here. (4/4 stars from Charity Navigator.)

Check out Charity Navigator’s Hurricane Florence page if you’d like to see more options.

Reference

https://www.vox.com/2018/9/14/17861982/hurricane-florence-donations-charity-disaster-relief

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