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.