Funds in Disaster Relief

Typhoon Tino has left thousands of Filipino families displaced and in urgent need of assistance. As a company with a strong presence in the region, we have an opportunity to make a real difference. What Happened The Philippines was recently hit by two (2) strong typhoons Tino (Kalmaegi) and Uwan (Fung Wong) which struck Cebu and other parts of the Visayas region. The storm caused severe flooding, toppled infrastructure, and displaced thousands of families. Cebu province alone reported dozens of fatalities and widespread destruction, with entire communities submerged and homes washed away. Overall, more than 700,000 individuals have been affected, and recovery will take months. Impact: Over 700,000 people affected, thousands displaced. Damage: Homes submerged in floodwaters, roofs torn off, and widespread power outages. Families lost everything, including basic necessities and sources of income. Human toll: Victims faced life-threatening conditions, with some evacuating through windows to escape rising waters. Anxiety and trauma are high among affected communities. How Victims Are Affected Immediate needs: Food, clean water, hygiene kits, temporary shelter, and medical care. Long-term impact: Loss of homes, livelihoods, and access to education for children. Psychological strain: Families are coping with trauma and uncertainty about rebuilding their lives. [unbound.org] How We Can Help as a Company We can make a meaningful impact by partnering with trusted organizations running relief operations. Here are some of the corporate-friendly donation options: ABS-CBN Foundation International – Offers corporate partnership programs for typhoon relief. Donations fund emergency food packages, temporary shelters, and medical aid. Angat Buhay NGO – Provides hot meals, diapers, and essentials to evacuees.

Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) has killed 114 people in the Philippines, is barrelling towards central Vietnam with increasing windspeeds. As it wreaked havoc through heavy rains and severe flooding, mainly in the Visayas region. Tino entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Nov. 2, intensifying into a Severe Tropical Storm and into a typhoon the next day. Early morning of Nov. 4, it made landfall at Silago, Southern Leyte, eventually moving to Borbon, Cebu, and Sagay, Negros Occidental. Life-threatening conditions continue to affect Cebu and Negros Island regions. Cebu City alone was deluged by 183 millimeters of rain, 24 hours before Tino's landfall, according to PAGASA. Entire towns in the province were submerged, with vehicles and shipping containers visibly stacked and swept away by floodwaters. The storm has flooded entire towns on Cebu, the region's most populous island, where 71 deaths were reported. Another 127 are missing and 82 injured, according to officials. Most of the deaths in the Philippines were due to drowning, reports said. The storm sent torrents of muddy water down hillsides and into towns and cities. Damage to Cebu's residential areas was extensive, with many small buildings swept away and a thick carpet of mud left by the retreating floodwaters. Local officials described the havoc wrought by the storm as "unprecedented". Residents returning to their destroyed homes are reeling from the deadly floods earlier this week.

Hurricane Melissa is a powerful Category 5 storm posing a serious threat to the lives and livelihoods of Jamaicans. In its aftermath, recovery will take every helping hand. Together, let us stand ready to protect and help families recover, rebuild homes and restore livelihoods once the storm passes. The Board of Directors of the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) has announced the establishment of a $1 Million Matching Fund to support critical relief and recovery efforts in Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. This fund, created and underwritten by AFJ’s Board of Directors, will match dollar-for-dollar all donations made through the organization’s official donation channels. Donors who contribute via corporate matching gift programs are especially encouraged to participate, as these contributions will also be eligible for the match.

Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 hurricane, made landfall on Jamaica's southwestern coast on October 28, 2025. With winds up to 185 MPH, torrential rainfall, and extensive flooding, the impacts are expected to be catastrophic. Multiple fatalities were reported prior to landfall, power has been lost, and homes and infrastructure will face devastating impacts. Multiple other Caribbean nations are also at risk as the storm moves through the region in the coming days. The following organizations have mobilized emergency response teams and committed critical resources to disaster relief efforts. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

On 30 September an earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City, Cebu province. There are 69 reported deaths and 201 injuries (expected to rise in the coming days), mostly in Bogo City, Medellin, and San Remigio and over 111,600 individuals have been affected, with more than 20,000 displaced, mostly are staying outside evacuation centers. Initial reports indicate widespread damage to homes, churches, public buildings, roads, and ports. Many displaced families are sheltering in front of their houses and in open spaces due to the ongoing aftershocks.

A powerful offshore 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Bogo City in the Philippines in the late evening of September 30, 2025. More than 60 casualties and 150 injuries have been reported, and homes, businesses, and infrastructure have been destroyed. Relief efforts are currently underway, including search and rescue efforts, medical intervention, meal distribution, and other critical services. Your donation to this Fund will help support the following organizations as they work to support relief and recovery efforts in the region. Please note the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

Rains have caused landslides and severe floods in many parts of the country and killed hundreds. Parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan have received heavy rains and overall rainfall in northwest India has been far above normal. Villages and towns have been inundated and many have lost homes and lives.

A powerful and devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad and the Pakistan border on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Upwards of 1,400 deaths have been reported, along with thousands of injuries. Severe structural damage, road blockages, and weather hazards are hindering search, rescue, and aid delivery efforts. Several impacted areas have become inaccessible, and entire villages have been destroyed. Your donation to this Fund will help support the following nonprofits as they work to assess and respond to urgent needs in the region. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

On August 27, 2025, a tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis, MN, claimed multiple lives and left others injured. In the wake of this devastating event, please consider supporting both local and national organizations that are providing critical assistance to victims, families, and the broader community.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Darrell Cobb, Fleet Maintenance Manager. Darrell was a deeply valued member of our Republic Services – Environmental Solutions family for more than 31 years. He was known not only for his exceptional skill and unwavering dedication, but also for the kindness and warmth he brought to those around him. His presence made a lasting impact on so many, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

Kerr County, Texas, has recently been devastated by severe flooding, leaving many families displaced and communities in urgent need of support. Homes have been damaged, roads washed out, and vital resources stretched thin. Now more than ever, your help can make a real difference. By donating to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, you are providing emergency shelter, food, clean water, and the tools needed to rebuild lives. Every dollar counts and goes directly to helping our neighbors recover and restore hope. Please stand with Kerr County—together, we can help them rise above the flood.

In response to the severe flooding across Texas, Wabtec is raising funds to support The Salvation Army and their vital relief efforts. Your financial donation helps provide food and drinks, baby hygiene, cleaning and other emergency supplies, or direct financial assistance to disaster survivors. Donations may also support long-term recovery programs (including repair and reconstruction programs) or to support disaster relief workers serving in impacted communities Join us in showing compassion and solidarity, every contribution brings hope to those in need.

Between July 4 and July 6, 2025, heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding devastated multiple communities across Central Texas. In the early morning hours of July 4th, the Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in just one hour, displacing thousands of families and causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure—including Camp Mystic, a summer camp for young girls. More than 80 deaths have been reported, and many remain missing as additional flash flooding is expected across the state. Relief efforts are actively underway, with several nonprofit organizations on the ground working collaboratively with local community leaders and officials to provide essential relief resources including food, water, shelter, medical care, and search and rescue services. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

This fund supports emergency relief, long-term recovery and community rebuilding efforts in Kerr County following the July 2025 floods.

Catastrophic flooding has struck Kerr County and neighboring areas in Texas. Children swept from summer camps, entire communities inundated, and widespread destruction have created an urgent humanitarian emergency.

Between July 4 and July 6, 2025, heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding devastated multiple communities across Central Texas. In the early morning hours of July 4th, the Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in just one hour, displacing thousands of families and causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure—including Camp Mystic, a summer camp for young girls. More than 80 deaths have been reported, and many remain missing as additional flash flooding is expected across the state. Relief efforts are actively underway, with several nonprofit organizations on the ground working collaboratively with local community leaders and officials to provide essential relief resources including food, water, shelter, medical care, and search and rescue services. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

We are profoundly saddened by the devastating destruction caused by the flooding in Texas’s Kerr County and surrounding areas, resulting in loss of life and intensifying humanitarian needs in the Texas Hill Country. As an organization committed to giving to those in need, The AMG Charitable Foundation has committed to a $50,000 donation toward humanitarian support, benefiting the below charitable organizations that are providing immediate aid to those directly impacted by this natural disaster.

Between July 4 and July 6, 2025, heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding devastated multiple communities across Central Texas. In the early morning hours of July 4th, the Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in just one hour, displacing thousands of families and causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure—including Camp Mystic, a summer camp for young girls. More than 80 deaths have been reported, and many remain missing as additional flash flooding is expected across the state. Relief efforts are actively underway, with several nonprofit organizations on the ground working collaboratively with local community leaders and officials to provide essential relief resources including food, water, shelter, medical care, and search and rescue services. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

A small plane crashed in San Diego, California, striking more than a dozen homes and vehicles in a military housing neighborhood and prompting evacuations in the area. The Federal Aviation Authority said a Cessna 550 crashed at around 3:45 am local time May 22, 2025. The Murphy Canyon neighborhood is close to the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. The crash left a "gigantic debris field" and damaged some 15 homes and parked cars.

On May 16 a tornado swept through St. Louis, Missouri, beginning just outside Energizer's corporate headquarters and cutting a path of destruction through northern parts of the city with windspeeds of 150 mph. Our office is secure and our colleagues are safe, but thousands have been left without electricity and many homes have been destroyed. The scale of damage to neighborhoods and community centers promises a road to recovery that is long, costly and challenging. Energizer is working with local groups to provide batteries and portable lights to those who need them, but in times like this many of us want to know what we can do to help. The Energizer Giving Foundation can maximize the impact of your donations to organizations providing aid to those in the communities affected by the tornado.

Powerful and devastating tornadoes impacted communities across Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana over the weekend of May 16, 2025, resulting in damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure as well as multiple reported fatalities and injuries. The following organizations are currently on the ground in the affected areas providing relief resources including food, shelter, supplies, and additional forms of support, and your donation to this Fund will help support immediate and long-term recovery efforts in the impacted regions. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.

In the wake of the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar, Thailand and surrounding areas, thousands of families are facing unimaginable hardship—displaced from their homes, in urgent need of food, water, shelter, and medical assistance. The situation is dire, and the time to act is now. The API ERG at the Brattle Group is committed to doing its part to help those affected by this disaster, including several API members who have ties to the areas affected.

The Hungry Lambs Food Initiative has been feeding the victims of the devastating Appalachian floods in March. Please donate to help!

The Grace Community Kitchen is feeding flood victims in Pikeville, KY!

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, devastating the city of Mandalay as well as various remote areas in the region. Officials in Myanmar have reported over 140 fatalities, with hundreds more injured and more fatalities expected to be reported in the coming days. Severe damage to infrastructure and dangerous conditions created by the earthquake have resulted in significant challenges to delivering relief efforts. Multiple areas of Myanmar will be in critical need of immediate and long-term relief resources as local agencies and officials work diligently towards recovery. The earthquake's impact was also felt several hundred miles away in Bangkok, Thailand, where at least 10 fatalities have been reported due to a building's collapse and dozens are injured or missing. The city of Bangkok is currently under a state of emergency as search and rescue efforts are deployed and damages are assessed. The following international nonprofits are providing humanitarian aid in areas impacted by the earthquake. Please note that the organizations included in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about needs on the ground.