1 | The Story Of Superstorm Sandy Through The Eyes Of NYC's Digital First Responders | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation

1 | The Story Of Superstorm Sandy Through The Eyes Of NYC's Digital First Responders | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation: Superstorm Sandy struck New York on October 29th, 2012. Six months later, the city’s digital first responders recall how they sprang into action, quickly disseminating information and helping to save lives.

Time running out for Belmar's successful 'Buy a Board' campaign | NJ.com

Time running out for Belmar's successful 'Buy a Board' campaign | NJ.com: The “Buy a Board” campaign began as simple attempt to help offset a small portion of the borough’s cost to rebuild its 1.2-mile boardwalk after it was wiped out by Hurricane Sandy.

But Belmar officials did not expect the kind of response that this novel fundraiser would receive.

Hong Kong refuses to send quake aid - The Japan Times

Hong Kong refuses to send quake aid - The Japan Times: Lawmakers said they wanted to help the victims but opposed giving money to government officials because of fears about corruption and misuse of funds.

They said they would prefer that the funds be channeled to aid groups and NGOs.

Pink Box Burlesque puts on disaster relief charity show | TuscaloosaNews.com

Pink Box Burlesque puts on disaster relief charity show | TuscaloosaNews.com: Tuscaloosa's Pink Box Burlesque will perform a charity show for disaster relief Saturday at Green Bar. The “Weather or Not” charity show ticket sales will benefit Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund.

With 62 dead, Kenya must end drought-flood cycle - Red Cross

With 62 dead, Kenya must end drought-flood cycle - Red Cross: NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - With 62 dead and almost 90,000 displaced by floods, Kenya’s new government is coming under pressure to improve its response to natural disasters.

GIVE2ASIA LAUNCHES SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE CAMPAIGN; OVER $1 MILLION RAISED WITHIN FIRST 24 HOURS - WSJ.com

GIVE2ASIA LAUNCHES SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE CAMPAIGN; OVER $1 MILLION RAISED WITHIN FIRST 24 HOURS - WSJ.com: Give2Asia, a US-based social enterprise with China operations based in Beijing, and Give2Asia Hong Kong, serving Asia-based philanthropy, together launched a campaign to help communities suffering following the 6.6 magnitude quake that struck Sichuan Province on Saturday, April 20.

More Than $10 Million Raised for Marathon Bombing Victims | PND | Foundation Center

More Than $10 Million Raised for Marathon Bombing Victims | PND | Foundation Center: More Than $10 Million Raised for Marathon Bombing Victims

The charity created to assist victims of the bomb attack at this year's Boston Marathon has raised more than $10 million from local businesses and individual donors, the Boston Herald reports.

After Quake, Chinese Donors Seek Out Private Charities - NYTimes.com

After Quake, Chinese Donors Seek Out Private Charities - NYTimes.com

Online Fundraising Raises Fast Money for Boston Bombing Victims - ABC News

Online Fundraising Raises Fast Money for Boston Bombing Victims - ABC News: he public outpouring of support to Boston after the bombings has also translated monetarily in millions in donations for victims. More than $10 million has already been raised for the victims and their families through the One Fund Boston. More than a million dollars more has been rasied through individual online fundraising sites for victims.

S'pore gives S$50,000 to support disaster relief efforts after Sichuan quake - Channel NewsAsia

S'pore gives S$50,000 to support disaster relief efforts after Sichuan quake - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: The Singapore government will make a contribution of S$50,000 through the Singapore Red Cross to support China's disaster relief efforts following Saturday's earthquake in Sichuan.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has also written to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to convey his condolences to the people and government of China.

China earmarks disaster relief fund - Xinhua | English.news.cn

China earmarks disaster relief fund - Xinhua | English.news.cn: BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government on Sunday earmarked 1 billion yuan (about 160 million U.S. dollars) for disaster relief efforts after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday.

Missouri Lawmakers Argue Over Joplin Relief Fund � CBS St. Louis

Missouri Lawmakers Argue Over Joplin Relief Fund � CBS St. Louis: JEFFERSON CITY Mo. (MDN) – Nearly two years after the devastation of a tornado in Joplin, lawmakers went over options Wednesday for funds to help rebuild destroyed sidewalks in the area.

Fund for Boston Bombing Victims to Be Run by Former Head of 9/11 Fund - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Fund for Boston Bombing Victims to Be Run by Former Head of 9/11 Fund - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Fund for Boston Bombing Victims to Be Run by Former Head of 9/11 Fund

April 18, 2013, 11:57 am

The lawyer who managed the fund to collect and distribute donations for victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, will run a similar effort aimed at helping those affected by Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings, reports the Associated Press.

Critics blast province, say disaster relief contribution not enough - Thunder Bay News Tbnewswatch.com

Critics blast province, say disaster relief contribution not enough - Thunder Bay News Tbnewswatch.com: The Disaster Relief committee reported at city council Monday that the province wouldn’t be providing two-for-one funding because the city was eligible for $1.8 million in disaster relief cash. This came despite the total for the claims being about $4.2 million.

A Short List of Sandy Hook Charities And How They Spent Donations - Giving - The Lymes, CT Patch

A Short List of Sandy Hook Charities And How They Spent Donations - Giving - The Lymes, CT Patch: A Short List of Sandy Hook Charities And How They Spent Donations

After the tragedy at Sandy Hook, 69 charities sprung up. Of that number, 43 responded to a request from the Attorney General to voluntarily provide information regarding their mission and how they've spent the money.

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massnonprofit.org ::: April 16, 2013 — Dozens of Massachusetts nonprofits fielded runners in the117th Boston Marathon yesterday—some for the first time, others building on previous efforts—to raise funds for ongoing programs, with many athletes prevented from completing the 26.2 mile-course due to dual explosions near the finish line shortly before 3 p.m.

How to Communicate In Midst of Tragedy | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention

How to Communicate In Midst of Tragedy | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention: I had a completely different post planned today, but wanted to respond a.s.a.p. to the questions, worries and just totally-wrong communications I’ve seen going out since the bombings yesterday afternoon.

Most of this outreach was harmless, but simply a mismatch with what’s on our minds right now. Because most of us are feeling horror, sadness, fear, uncertainly and a sense of helplessness and vulnerability.

Nonprofit: Starting Up, Marketing, Fundraising, Volunteers, Careers

Nonprofit: Starting Up, Marketing, Fundraising, Volunteers, Careers: hose of us connected to the nonprofit world feel particularly upset, because so many participants were running to raise money for a cause. Athletic events have become a staple of nonprofit fundraising, and these events have been a boon to the sector. But most of all, "thons" bring people together in a community effort. It's just such an American thing to do.

AmeriCares CEO Announces Departure - WSJ.com

AmeriCares CEO Announces Departure - WSJ.com: -- AmeriCares President and CEO Curt Welling announced today that after eleven years as CEO he has decided to step down. Mr. Welling will continue to lead the organization until his successor is named. The Board of Directors will select an executive recruiting firm in the next few weeks to lead an international search.

Boston tech raising funds to support marathon blast victims - Boston Business Journal

Boston tech raising funds to support marathon blast victims - Boston Business Journal: The nonprofit Technology Underwriting Greater Good (TUGG) and Boston-based Fundraise.com are raising donations to support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Louisiana may have to repay disaster relief grants - WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports

Louisiana may have to repay disaster relief grants - WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports: BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -

A new audit released Monday by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor says the state could be on the hook for hundreds of millions in disaster relief payback. The money was supposed to help property owners recover from Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.

"The grants come with a covenant," says Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpura. "Whenever you receive the funds you had to re-occupy, rebuild, get insurance and prove to the state that you had done these things."

Japanese high school hopes for return of tsunami boat washed ashore in California - The Japan Daily Press

Japanese high school hopes for return of tsunami boat washed ashore in California - The Japan Daily Press: The coastal town seems to be in “a giddy state of shock” when they recognized from pictures posted on the Crescent City Facebook pages that the goose barnacle-covered boat is from Tanaka High School’s marine sciences program. Humboldt State University geologist Lori Dengler posted the pictures after she had a university librarian translate the Japanese characters into English. The characters read Tanaka High School and Dengler also recognized the characters for Rikuzentakata, which she visited in the aftermath of the 2011 disasters. If the findings are correct, this will be the first confirmed tsunami debris that washed up on California shores.

Google Person Finder: Boston Marathon Explosions

Google Person Finder: Boston Marathon Explosions

London Marathon security heightened after Boston blasts

London Marathon security heightened after Boston blasts: The London Marathon will proceed with heightened security on Sunday following two explosions at the Boston Marathon yesterday which saw over 130 injured and three confirmed deaths.

Security at the world’s largest fundraising event is currently under review, said the Metropolitan Police who will work with event organisers to ensure the safety of participants.

Register as Safe & Well | Safe & Well | Safe & Well Website

Register as Safe & Well | Safe & Well | Safe & Well Website: he Safe and Well website is easy to use:

If you are currently being affected by a disaster somewhere in the U.S., click List Myself as Safe and Well, enter your pre-disaster address and phone number, and select any of the standard message options.
If you are concerned about a loved one in the U.S., click Search Registrants and enter the person’s name and pre-disaster phone number OR address. If they have registered, you will be able to view the messages they have posted.

Spring brings a new wave of Sandy fundraisers, with a twist | NJ.com

Spring brings a new wave of Sandy fundraisers, with a twist | NJ.com: Almost six months later, Jerseyans are still struggling to rebuild but there are no all-star mega events on the horizon.

People are still pitching in to help, however, participating in unconventional grassroots fundraising initiatives. Lobstermen, marching bands, woodworkers and bakers are leading the spring wave of Sandy relief efforts.

After Five Months, $70.5 Million and 494 Grants, Robin Hood Relief Fund is 100% Allocated

After Five Months, $70.5 Million and 494 Grants, Robin Hood Relief Fund is 100% Allocated: Robin Hood has announced that 100% of the funds it has raised for Hurricane Sandy Relief – $70.5 million – has been allocated; this amounts to more than $450,000 in grants made every day since Hurricane Sandy struck. All told, The Robin Hood Relief Committee has made 494 Sandy-related grants to 391 organizations in the tri-state area that are helping our neighbors rebuild and recover

Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Awards Grants Totaling $3.7 Million | PND | Foundation Center

Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Awards Grants Totaling $3.7 Million | PND | Foundation Center: Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Awards Grants Totaling $3.7 Million

The Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund has announced fifteen grants totaling more than $3.7 million to nonprofit organizations working to address long-term recovery needs in coastal communities affected by the storm.

US #1 donor to Japan’s earthquake recovery, South Korea not even top 20 - The Japan Daily Press

US #1 donor to Japan’s earthquake recovery, South Korea not even top 20 - The Japan Daily Press: The Japanese Red Cross Society recently put together a list of the total donations countries around the world made to the organization for recovery from the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. As of the end of 2012, the United States topped the list, while Taiwan was number two, each giving donations of more than 2.9 billion yen (approx. $29.4 million)

Haitian companies do not benefit much from rehabilitation efforts

Haitian companies do not benefit much from rehabilitation efforts: Despite providing millions of dollars in aid to the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country following the 2010 earthquake, a new report has found that most of the funds given by the United States made its way back to US-based companies and organisations.

The Center for Economic and Policy Research said only one per cent of the US$1.5 billion pledged went directly to Haitian companies.

U.S., Taiwan top donors in 3/11 relief through Red Cross - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun

U.S., Taiwan top donors in 3/11 relief through Red Cross - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun: With donations of more than 2.9 billion yen ($31 million) each, the United States and Taiwan ranked as the first- and second-largest overseas donors to the Japanese Red Cross Society following the earthquake and tsunami two years ago.

Third round of Sandy relief funds released | Railway Track & Structures

Third round of Sandy relief funds released | Railway Track & Structures: The majority of the $1.4 billion goes to the four transit agencies that incurred the greatest expenses while preparing for and recovering from Hurricane Sandy, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corp. (PATH), New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT). The remainder will be allocated to other transit agencies that incurred eligible storm-related expenses but have not yet received funds.

Plymouth volunteers help disaster relief in Myrtle Beach

Plymouth volunteers help disaster relief in Myrtle Beach: Bob and Betty Hartman are two Red Cross volunteers who are central to large-scale disaster operations in Eastern Massachusetts.

When they spend the winter in Myrtle Beach, they volunteer with the Coastal South Carolina chapter of the American Red Cross. Their specialty – the activity they're most called upon for – is mental health, but they also help support large-scale operations while staffing and mentoring other Red Crossers.

Series of natural disasters keeps state Baptist relief workers busy | Tulsa World

Series of natural disasters keeps state Baptist relief workers busy | Tulsa World: For nearly nine months straight, volunteers with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma's disaster relief teams have been helping with wildfire and hurricane recovery efforts after a series of natural disasters left thousands across the country with damaged and destroyed homes.

Almost 500 Hurricane Sandy victims to receive nearly $2,000 from Hoboken relief fund | NJ.com

Almost 500 Hurricane Sandy victims to receive nearly $2,000 from Hoboken relief fund | NJ.com: HOBOKEN – The Rebuild Hoboken Relief Fund will be mailing out individual checks next week for nearly $2,000 to 493 businesses and residents who qualified for Hurricane Sandy aid from the fund, officials announced at a news conference today.

Red Cross Disaster Services Began in 1881

Red Cross Disaster Services Began in 1881: The American Red Cross has been helping people during times of disaster since its inception and today responds to nearly 70,000 disasters every year.

Red Cross disaster response goes all the way back to Clara Barton and the beginning of the American Red Cross. The first disaster response was in 1881 when a forest fire in Michigan burned through a million acres in 24 hours. The fire claimed almost 300 lives and left thousands homeless. Red Cross chapters collected food and supplies which were shipped to Michigan to assist the 14,000 people in need of help.

Providence wins philanthropy challenge — Brown Daily Herald

Providence wins philanthropy challenge — Brown Daily Herald: Providence won the $5 million grand prize in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge yesterday, according to a press release from Mayor Angel Taveras’ office. The contest� — sponsored by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s charitable organization — called for submissions of inventive ideas to improve life and solve problems faced by cities across the country.

Clinton Foundation Donates $700,000 for Haiti's Development - Day News | Day News

Clinton Foundation Donates $700,000 for Haiti's Development - Day News | Day News: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, through the Clinton Foundation, awarded grants in Haiti to help them develop their agriculture sector. He has been the special envoy of the United Nations to Haiti since 2010, even before a killer earthquake hit the Caribbean island country. The grant will be used for tree planting, developing coffee farms and training farmers.

Sean Penn's charity is to receive $8.75 million to help Haiti earthquake survivors | Amy Andrews Gossip Girl | IrishCentral

Sean Penn's charity is to receive $8.75 million to help Haiti earthquake survivors | Amy Andrews Gossip Girl | IrishCentral: The actor has agreed a deal with the Haitian government and the World Bank to get cash to fund a 16-month relief project to move approximately 14,000 homeless victims of the natural disaster off of private golf course Petionville country club, which they have been occupying for the past three years.

NJ Gov. Christie defends pace of disbursements in Superstorm Sandy relief charity run by wife - The Washington Post

NJ Gov. Christie defends pace of disbursements in Superstorm Sandy relief charity run by wife - The Washington Post: The Republican governor said the Sandy relief fund was never meant to provide immediate assistance to those recovering from New Jersey’s worst natural disaster, which killed 40 residents, left three-quarters of the state without power and caused $37 billion in damage in the state. The storm, which was spawned when Hurricane Sandy merged with two other weather systems, killed people in 10 states, but New Jersey and New York were hit the hardest.

Fundraising, Part 7: International affairs group aims to show impact | Philanthropy North Carolina

Fundraising, Part 7: International affairs group aims to show impact | Philanthropy North Carolina: In the face of natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy, donors increasingly expect international relief charities to show “your work is actually accomplishing something,” says Bob Ottenhoff, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy in Washington, D.C.

Americans gave $713 mn to disaster-hit Japan: report

Americans gave $713 mn to disaster-hit Japan: report: Americans have given nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars in private donations to help tsunami-wracked communities, a report said, as Japan marked the second anniversary of the disaster Monday.

Sandy charity's aid slow getting to victims

Sandy charity's aid slow getting to victims: The Sandy relief fund chaired by New Jersey first lady Mary Pat Christie has raised more than $32 million so far. But four months after the superstorm, none of that aid has reached storm victims yet.

How Effective was Crisis Mapping During the 2011 Japan Earthquake? | TechPresident

How Effective was Crisis Mapping During the 2011 Japan Earthquake? | TechPresident: Compared to similar efforts put to use in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, not as consistently. The volunteers behind 4636 – the Ushahidi crisis map that enabled Haitian earthquake victims to broadcast disaster conditions via text – formed a significant portion of the humanitarian response to the quake. Yet crisis mapping in the immediate aftermath of the Japan earthquake, including an Ushahidi map of Twitter reports, Sinsai.info, was not as critical to response.

U.S. quake donations top list at 710 million dollars : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)

U.S. quake donations top list at 710 million dollars : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri): NEW YORK (Jiji Press)--More than 710 million dollars has been donated from the United States in response to the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, according to a nongovernment organization's survey.

Big Data: A Natural Solution for Disaster Relief | SmartData Collective

Big Data: A Natural Solution for Disaster Relief | SmartData Collective: Terrestrial challenges, on the other hand, are currently more amenable to big data. One of big data’s true strengths lies in crisis mapping, the process of using visualizations, footage, analysis and apps to get an overview of a disaster as it evolves. Google’s Superstorm Sandy Crisis Map tracked the course of last winter’s storm, with video footage, evacuation routes and emergency aid centers. The UN commissioned the Digital Humanitarian Network to track the real-time effects of Typhoon Pablo in the Philippines. Among other efforts, social data was analyzed to provide a detailed, real-time map of displaced people, fatalities, crop damage, broken bridges and more.

Hundreds of Red Cross Disaster Relief Workers Helping in Mississippi

Hundreds of Red Cross Disaster Relief Workers Helping in Mississippi: Hundreds of American Red Cross disaster relief workers are in Mississippi with more arriving over the Presidential holiday weekend.

"Close to 300 Red Cross volunteers are on the ground in South and Central Mississippi providing disaster relief and comfort to those affected by last weekend’s tornadoes and floods,” said Tinika Fails, Volunteer and Training Manager for the American Red Cross Mississippi Region. “Thanks to these dedicated folks, yesterday we were able to provide more than 2,000 meals, 2,000 snacks and 2,000 disaster relief items to people in the impacted areas.”

Japan disaster relief effort boosted by 'goodwill gold rush' | World news | guardian.co.uk

Japan disaster relief effort boosted by 'goodwill gold rush' | World news | guardian.co.uk: Japan disaster relief effort boosted by 'goodwill gold rush'

Anonymous donor from northern Japan sends eight gold ingots worth �160,000 to Ishinomaki, where 3,000 people died

Porter’s penny philanthropy � Local News � MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK

Porter’s penny philanthropy � Local News � MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK: Rash, the Porter Consolidated Schools Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America adviser, and her FCCLA group settled on a fundraiser: They would ask every student, teacher, administrator, business and resident to donate 28 pennies — one penny each for the 27 deaths in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012. The 28th penny would be for the community, still reeling from the mass shooting.

House OKs Bill to Allow FEMA Aid for Sandy-Hit Faith Sites - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

House OKs Bill to Allow FEMA Aid for Sandy-Hit Faith Sites - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: House OKs Bill to Allow FEMA Aid for Sandy-Hit Faith Sites

February 14, 2013, 10:55 am

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Wednesday to make churches mosques, synagogues, and other religious buildings damaged by Superstorm Sandy eligible for federal aid, the Associated Press reports.

Nebraska Partnership for Philanthropic Planning : Programs : Newsroom

Nebraska Partnership for Philanthropic Planning : Programs : Newsroom: All it takes is one person to start a movement. And NBC News correspondent Ann Curry proved that statement to be true. After the devastation that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary school in December, Curry posed a simple statement on Twitter that caused a viral movement.

“Imagine if all of us committed to 20 mitzvahs/acts of kindness to honor each child lost in Newtown. I’m in. If you are RT #20acts.”

Disaster Relief Teams Help Snowy Northeast | WAMU 88.5 - American University Radio

Disaster Relief Teams Help Snowy Northeast | WAMU 88.5 - American University Radio: Local disaster relief teams will help victims of Superstorm Sandy deal with the impact of the nor'easter that just pummeled through the region.

Locally based disaster relief organizations, such as The Salvation Army and The American Red Cross, have already been working for several months helping victims of Sandy.

Greater New York Chapter Preparing for Major Winter Storm � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

Greater New York Chapter Preparing for Major Winter Storm � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom: Greater New York Chapter Preparing for Major Winter Storm

Online tools 'decentralising disaster relief efforts' - SciDev.Net

Online tools 'decentralising disaster relief efforts' - SciDev.Net: Researchers writing in Disasters evaluated the experiences of Harvard University's Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA) during the Sichuan and Haiti earthquake responses in 2008 and 2010, respectively.

UVM Alumni to give $60,000 to Vermont Disaster Relief Fund | Vermont Business Magazine

UVM Alumni to give $60,000 to Vermont Disaster Relief Fund | Vermont Business Magazine: The University of Vermont Alumni Association is making a $60,000 contribution to the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund.

Obama Signs Sandy Bill Providing $50.5 Billion In Disaster Relief Into Law

Obama Signs Sandy Bill Providing $50.5 Billion In Disaster Relief Into Law: Obama Signs Sandy Bill Providing $50.5 Billion In Disaster Relief Into Law

Haggling over Hurricane Sandy relief: The unraveling of a rational disaster relief policy - The Hill's Congress Blog

Haggling over Hurricane Sandy relief: The unraveling of a rational disaster relief policy - The Hill's Congress Blog: The frustrating delay in moving Hurricane Sandy relief through Congress reflects more than regional resentments and the fiscal conservatism of some House members.

1 | Sandy's Driftwood Becomes Color-Blocked Art For Charity | Co.Design: business innovation design

1 | Sandy's Driftwood Becomes Color-Blocked Art For Charity | Co.Design: business innovation design: Two New York art directors collected, dried, and painted wood they found on the Jersey Shore after the hurricane. Now, the pieces are being sold to benefit local reconstruction efforts.

Mega disaster relief fund could be on cards | Sunshine Coast Daily

Mega disaster relief fund could be on cards | Sunshine Coast Daily: A MEGA disaster relief fund to shield taxpayers from sudden levies to recoup costs after significant weather events could be discussed once the Queensland floods enter a recovery phase.

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan would not discuss whether his government would introduce another flood levy, as it did after the 2011 Queensland floods, on Monday.

How to Do Disaster Relief Right - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

How to Do Disaster Relief Right - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: The debate over the size and content of the legislation providing relief for residents of New York and New Jersey whose homes and communities were devastated by Superstorm Sandy raises questions beyond why some feckless Republican members of Congress voted to deny this region the kind of relief that the U.S. government has previously provided (in a much faster way) to other regions hit by natural disasters. How does one do disaster relief properly? This is an area where nonprofits can teach legislators what works and what isn’t all that helpful.

A very good teacher is Juanita Rilling, the executive director of the Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI), which works to educate the public, nonprofits, and government agencies about the best ways to provide international disaster relief. Because it isn’t a disaster relief organization itself, it isn’t pitching for this or that kind of disaster aid, but simply for smarter disaster relief in general. Rilling spoke to the Nonprofit Quarterly shortly after Superstorm Sandy struck.

Disaster Update: American Red Cross Contributes $50,000 to Zimbabwe Disaster Relief � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

Disaster Update: American Red Cross Contributes $50,000 to Zimbabwe Disaster Relief � American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom: Disaster Update: American Red Cross Contributes $50,000 to Zimbabwe Disaster Relief

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 – The American Red Cross is contributing $50,000 to help those affected by food insecurity caused by drought and below-normal rainfall in Zimbabwe.

Microsoft Launches Free Disaster Relief App

Microsoft Launches Free Disaster Relief App: Microsoft has recently released a new Disaster Relief app that goes under the name HelpBridge. The application is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8. The application allows you to do two things: ask for help and give help. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to call for help, you can send a message out via Facebook, SMS and email to a preassigned list of contacts with your location and a message. As of now, the app doesn’t support Twitter. HelpBridge also allows users to alert family and friends that they’re OK after a disaster strikes.

Haiti: United States Has Disbursed $2.5 Billion Since 2010 Earthquake

Haiti: United States Has Disbursed $2.5 Billion Since 2010 Earthquake: he United States has disbursed more than $2.5 billion in Haiti since the earthquake in January 2010, according to a State Department release issued Wednesday.

That number represents disbursements through the end of September 2012. The US had committed more than $3.6 billion toward “relief, recovery and reconstruction” in the same period, it said.

Charity at the top of these slopes | Boston Herald

Charity at the top of these slopes | Boston Herald: hat’s how, just a half-year after the end of one of the toughest financial seasons in ski resort history, the folks in Vermont made things happen, donating close to $100,000 to disaster relief from the storm.

Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving

January 10, 2013, 4:15 pm

By Caroline Preston

Mike Rea, founder of Give2Asia, calls the 2004 Asian tsunamis the “first global disaster of our time.”

Now an employee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Rea wanted to use the disaster’s 10th anniversary to investigate what had become of the millions of dollars his group contributed and the many people it aspired to help.

Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Using Hollywood to Teach People About Disaster Giving

January 10, 2013, 4:15 pm

By Caroline Preston

Mike Rea, founder of Give2Asia, calls the 2004 Asian tsunamis the “first global disaster of our time.”

Now an employee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Rea wanted to use the disaster’s 10th anniversary to investigate what had become of the millions of dollars his group contributed and the many people it aspired to help.

Mobile Service Disruption from Great Japan Earthquake Visualized

Mobile Service Disruption from Great Japan Earthquake Visualized: When the tragic earthquake hit Japan back in March of 2011, mobile communications were severely disrupted in the affected regions, even in metropolitan Tokyo. The University of Tokyo’s Center for Spatial Information Science has put together an incredible visualization which dramatically illustrates how mobile activity almost completely stops in the minutes after the earthquake hit at 14:46PM on that afternoon.

Red Cross Releases Report on Haiti Earthquake Donations

Red Cross Releases Report on Haiti Earthquake Donations: The American Red Cross recently released a three-year update on its response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, made possible by donations from the public.

The report, which can be found at www.redcross.org/Haiti, shows that hundreds of thousands of people are living in safer homes and have improved access to water and health services thanks to the generous donations following the earthquake.

Japan: National Diet Library Begins Testing of Great East Japan Earthquake Archive | LJ INFOdocket

Japan: National Diet Library Begins Testing of Great East Japan Earthquake Archive | LJ INFOdocket: he Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, jointly with the National Diet Library, on Jan. 10 will start tests [protoype available] of a “Great East Japan Earthquake Archive,” an integrated data management system for more than 100,000 items related to the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.

It plans to complete the system in early March and increase the number of items to more than 300,000, including related data.

Earthquake efforts in Japan earn Lori Henderson MBE - Dundee / Local / News / The Courier

Earthquake efforts in Japan earn Lori Henderson MBE - Dundee / Local / News / The Courier: A DUNDEE woman’s services to Japan’s reconstruction following the country’s devastating earthquake have earned her an MBE.

Sandy Shows Disaster-Relief Funding Is a Disaster - Bloomberg

Sandy Shows Disaster-Relief Funding Is a Disaster - Bloomberg: The Hurricane Sandy aid discussion has been noticeably lacking in common sense. On Jan. 4, the House of Representatives approved a scaled-back $9.7 billion aid package and promised to debate the additional $51 billion offered by the Senate on Jan. 15. But the most obvious solution to disaster-relief spending remains unexplored: budgeting for it ahead of time.

Panera Bread Collects $4,000 for American Red Cross Disaster Relief - Dedham, MA Patch

Panera Bread Collects $4,000 for American Red Cross Disaster Relief - Dedham, MA Patch: Panera Bread Collects $4,000 for American Red Cross Disaster Relief

In just under two weeks, the customers at 16 New England-based Panera Bread locations, including the Dedham location, were able to raise more than $4,000 for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund.

NY AG: Charities raise $400m for Sandy relief - WSJ.com

NY AG: Charities raise $400m for Sandy relief - WSJ.com: NEW YORK — Charities in New York state have collectively raised more than $400 million for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, the state's attorney general said Thursday.

A survey of 88 nonprofit groups by Eric Schneiderman's office found that as of mid-December, the fundraising for storm victims had been dominated by five charities, led by The American Red Cross, which had raised $188 million, the Robin Hood Foundation, which had taken in $67 million and The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, which collected $45 million.

Hearts Broken - How to Help Newtown

Hearts Broken - How to Help Newtown: Update: The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported on Tuesday that donations are pouring in to several memorial funds set up for the families of the Sandy Hook victims. More Than $1-Million Raised for Newtown's Survivors.

It's been a very hard week for everyone. The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut on Friday took away our breath and our joy.

My emotions have been both grief and helplessness. But I also experienced a deep need to do something, anything to help.

How to Respond to a National Tragedy | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention

How to Respond to a National Tragedy | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention: How to Respond to a National Tragedy

Like you, my heart and head are heavy in the wake of Friday’s tragedy in Newtown, CT. Especially since I feel so helpless.

My gut is that’s how many of your supporters and prospects are feeling as well, and what will be top of mind for at least a few more days. So be responsive, even though you’re pressured by the year-end push for support.

Opinion: Losing Charitable Tax Break A Societal Deduction - TheNonProfitTimes

Opinion: Losing Charitable Tax Break A Societal Deduction - TheNonProfitTimes: he Center on Philanthropy (CoP) in Indianapolis, Ind., estimated that after three weeks, fundraising for Sandy, which rampaged up the East Coast impacting 65 million people in 11 states, stood at $219 million. Fundraising for the 2005 tsunami was $610 million after the same time period. Haiti received $752 million. Fundraising for September 11 was $876 million, and $1.3 billion for Katrina.

Four weeks out from Sandy, CoP’s estimate of the fundraising total was $244 million. The bulk of that went to the American Red Cross.

Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance

Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance
13-12-2012 Statement

United Nations, General Assembly, 67th session, Plenary, Item70(a) of the agenda, statement by the ICRC, New York, 13 December 2012.

Full title: Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance

Taiwan donates helicopters to Guatemala disaster-relief work - The China Post

Taiwan donates helicopters to Guatemala disaster-relief work - The China Post: AIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan donated two helicopters to Guatemala on Monday and has revamped two of the Central American ally's existing choppers to bolster its humanitarian and disaster-relief operations, the Ministry of Nation Defense (MND) said yesterday.

FEMA Says That Nonprofits Should Notify the State of Damage in Case a Public Assistance Grant Is Needed | LoanSafe

FEMA Says That Nonprofits Should Notify the State of Damage in Case a Public Assistance Grant Is Needed | LoanSafe: The program reimburses government entities, tribal nations and nonprofits for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure to pre-disaster condition.

IRS Gives Additional Time to Small, Automatically Revoked Tax-Exempt Organizations Affected by Hurricane Sandy | Planned Giving Design Center

IRS Gives Additional Time to Small, Automatically Revoked Tax-Exempt Organizations Affected by Hurricane Sandy | Planned Giving Design Center: As part of the administration’s efforts to bring all available resources to bear to support state and local partners impacted by Hurricane Sandy, the IRS is postponing the filing date until Feb. 1, 2013, for some small tax-exempt organizations affected by Hurricane Sandy to take advantage of transitional relief when applying for reinstatement of their exempt status.

Charity: Water Founder Focuses on NYC :: Articles :: Gotham Magazine

Charity: Water Founder Focuses on NYC :: Articles :: Gotham Magazine: When Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, the apocalyptic images of thousands of New Yorkers without shelter and clean drinking water stuck a chord for Charity: Water founder Scott Harrison. “People see pictures of kids filling our ubiquitous jerricans [yellow jugs pictured] from hydrants and are absolutely shocked,” says Harrison, who volunteered with other Charity: Water staffers to pass out water and supplies in Chelsea and the Lower East Side. “This is what we see in the developing world, but it’s water from a pond or a muddy river. There’s been that kind of tension of, ‘How do we best serve people in our own backyard,’ but also, we’ve made a commitment to 400,000 people [overseas] over the next couple months. The people that we are championing are not on television; they’re silently walking and waiting for people like us to be their voice and stand in the gap for them.”

Haiti - Fund Created by Clinton and Bush to Close - NYTimes.com

Haiti - Fund Created by Clinton and Bush to Close - NYTimes.com: A pro-business fund that was created by former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush in the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake nearly three years ago will cease operations at the end of this month, an executive for the organization said Friday.

State, Not Aid Group, to Run N.Y. Governor's Sandy Fund - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

State, Not Aid Group, to Run N.Y. Governor's Sandy Fund - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: State, Not Aid Group, to Run N.Y. Governor’s Sandy Fund

December 10, 2012, 8:51 am

The Empire State Relief Fund., established by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to help victims of Superstorm Sandy, will be overseen by a government agency rather than a large aid charity, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Post-Sandy Donor Fatigue Worries N.Y. Charities - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Post-Sandy Donor Fatigue Worries N.Y. Charities - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The rush of donations to aid victims of Superstorm Sandy is straining giving to other New York City-area nonprofit groups, writes The Wall Street Journal.

Steven Cohen: We Need a Federal Disaster Superfund

Steven Cohen: We Need a Federal Disaster Superfund: Hurricane Sandy's unprecedented impact on the New York-New Jersey region is still being felt over a month after the storm has passed. The storm resulted in a massive response effort that continues today and has involved every level of government along with an impressive outpouring of private help. It is now clear that it will take a long time to recover from this disaster. Despite the wealth of this region, we will need help from the rest of the nation if we are to fully recover. The nation must develop a more routine and adequate method of funding response to disasters. We need a federal Disaster Superfund.

Lawmaker Wants To Create “New York State Natural Disaster Relief Fund” | Albany Watch

Lawmaker Wants To Create “New York State Natural Disaster Relief Fund” | Albany Watch: Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, R-Canandaigua, is proposing to create a state natural disaster relief fund to help families impacted by Superstorm Sandy and prepare for future disasters, Gannett’s Haley Viccaro reports.

Reuniting Families with Lost Hurricane Sandy Pets - Causes Blog

Reuniting Families with Lost Hurricane Sandy Pets - Causes Blog: When New York City Animal Care & Control began sheltering lost pets after Hurricane Sandy’s destruction of the East Coast, cause leader Danielle Karr knew all too well what would result of their lives. After a certain period of time, the NYC ACC creates “To Be Destroyed” lists for pets unable to find a home. Danielle, reluctant to allow for mass euthanizing of pets, decided to act. Soon after Hurricane Sandy’s landfall, Danielle created a petition asking NYC ACC to halt their “To Be Destroyed” lists for the sake of families hoping to find their pets. After initially seeking 1,500 signatures on Causes.com, her petition has now attracted more than 50,000 signers, people who are adamant to help families reconnect with their pets.

After 2007 wildfires, corporate philanthropy tests its limits

After 2007 wildfires, corporate philanthropy tests its limits: In the days after after devastating 2007 wildfires sparked by backcountry power lines, utility executives set up a new charity, the Sempra Energy Foundation, intent on helping victims of a conflagration that killed two and burned 1,300 homes in San Diego County.

In the months to follow, the nonprofit foundation funded by Sempra Energy investors distributed $5,158,000 among 1,238 property owners and renters who were left homeless by the fire or lost significant holdings. An additional $60,000 went to a dozen recovery groups that rallied behind people whose home burned.

Japan to give U.S. $5 million for tsunami debris - Times-Standard Online

Japan to give U.S. $5 million for tsunami debris - Times-Standard Online: Japan's government announced on Friday it would give $5 million to the U.S. to clean up debris expected to wash ashore from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

The funds, donated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Debris Program, will be used for removal of debris, disposal fees, cleanup supplies, detection and monitoring.

App manages disaster relief - AltoonaMirror.com - Altoona, PA | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Altoona Mirror

App manages disaster relief - AltoonaMirror.com - Altoona, PA | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - The Altoona Mirror: LORETTO - When disaster strikes, first responders can now turn to their iPads for support.

At least that was the goal of developers at St. Francis University with the creation of the Preliminary Disaster Assessment Reporting application, an iPad app tailored for emergency management officials.

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MediaShift Idea Lab . During Hurricane Sandy, News Participation Starts at 'Home' | PBS

MediaShift Idea Lab . During Hurricane Sandy, News Participation Starts at 'Home' | PBS: Recently, Hurricane Sandy here in the United States demonstrated this, with Twitter and Instagram in particular serving as major platforms for people to participate in an unfolding, news-worthy event. And media outlets took notice, with extensive reports around the effort of citizen participation. Some lauded the efforts of individuals to share information on Twitter; while others noted the changing flavor of the tweets, which evolved from humorous pokes at media coverage to critical information exchange. And of course, one user's account was famously unmasked for its false and potentially dangerous tweets.

Sandy’s Challenge for Grant Makers: Fix Water, Food, and Transit Systems - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Sandy’s Challenge for Grant Makers: Fix Water, Food, and Transit Systems - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Superstorm Sandy and the subsequent nor’easter laid bare the precarious state of the physical systems that make our cities and towns tick—our infrastructure.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York declared what we have long known: America faces “a new reality when it comes to these weather patterns. We have an old infrastructure and we have old systems, and that is not a good combination.”

Students spend holiday helping with disaster relief � News Archive � Appalachian State University News

Students spend holiday helping with disaster relief � News Archive � Appalachian State University News: BOONE—Nine students from Appalachian State University traded Thanksgiving with their families for the opportunity to clean up damage from Hurricane Sandy in the Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, N.Y.

Sandy Fundraising by Charities to Be Tracked by New York - Bloomberg

Sandy Fundraising by Charities to Be Tracked by New York - Bloomberg: New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is requesting information from charities on fundraising related to Hurricane Sandy to ensure that money is spent on storm relief.

The attorney general’s office sent letters to 75 nonprofit groups requesting information on their fundraising and relief activities, Schneiderman said today in a statement. The office’s charities bureau will compile the information and report it online.

Vermont Disaster Relief Fund raises another $3 million in past three months

Vermont Disaster Relief Fund raises another $3 million in past three months: BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont Disaster Relief Fund has raised $6.6 million, David R. Coates, the fund’s chairman announced on Monday.

“We have made tremendous progress in the past three months, raising more than $3 million since the first anniversary of Irene,” said Coates. “We are two-thirds of the way to our goal of $10 million.”

Public Still Plans to Give to Charities During the Holidays Despite Increased Donations... -- WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

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Public Still Plans to Give to Charities During the Holidays Despite Increased Donations... -- WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: Annual Survey by Red Cross Finds Encouraging News for all Charities

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most Americans say that their giving to political causes in 2012 and Hurricane Sandy relief efforts will not reduce their year-end gifts to charity, according to a poll by the American Red Cross.

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A telephone survey of 1,010 adults conducted earlier this month found that 78 percent of those who have already given to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts say it will not impact their year-end charitable giving, while 90 percent of those who gave to political causes say it will not reduce their giving to non-profits this holiday season.

No N.H.L. Labor Deal Yet, but Glimpse of Hockey at Charity Game in Atlantic City - NYTimes.com

No N.H.L. Labor Deal Yet, but Glimpse of Hockey at Charity Game in Atlantic City - NYTimes.com: The crowd of fans starved for the sport got just that, an evening of fast-paced, no-checking hockey that was easily as good as any N.H.L. All-Star Game. The team led by the Rangers’ Brad Richards beat the team led by the Flyers’ Scott Hartnell, 10-6, in a game called Operation Hat Trick that benefited families affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Sandy Adds to N.Y.'s Burden on Housing and Hunger - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Sandy Adds to N.Y.'s Burden on Housing and Hunger - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Sandy Adds to N.Y.’s Burden on Housing and Hunger

November 21, 2012, 10:45 am

Already strained by record-breaking numbers of homeless people, New York’s emergency-housing system is being further stretched by damage from Superstorm Sandy, writes The New York Times. Advocates contend the disaster exposed and

800 homes flooded as storms hit England, Wales

800 homes flooded as storms hit England, Wales: More than 800 homes have been flooded after storms hit parts of England and Wales, the Environment Agency has said.

According to BBC, the agency confirmed that 816 houses have been affected after a band of heavy rain and strong winds swept across the country.

Devon and Cornwall are badly hit, along with Malmesbury in Wiltshire and Kempsey in Worcestershire.