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Disaster ReliefDonating appreciated stock to Embrace Relief allows you to avoid capital gains taxes and maximize your charitable deduction for the 2022 tax year. This guide explains the financial benefits and provides step-by-step instructions for making a stock donation.
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Disaster ReliefEmbrace Relief has been awarded a 4-star rating and a 100 percent score from Charity Navigator, placing it among the top 1 percent of charities in the United States for financial accountability and transparency.
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Disaster ReliefEmbrace Relief Project Coordinator Dana Coppola documents the resilient lives of refugee women and children in Greece, highlighting their gratitude, hardships, and urgent need for support.
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Disaster ReliefEmbrace Relief and Youth Island NY partnered to launch a weekly Sunday night food and supply distribution in Midtown Manhattan, serving over 200 people near Herald Square.
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Disaster ReliefStudents from Sky Academy in New Jersey traveled to Buma, Tanzania, to help build modern sanitation facilities at a local primary school. The project, supported by Embrace Relief, improved health outcomes for students and provided a transformative cultural exchange experience for the American volunteers.
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Disaster ReliefBahima Beathé, a teacher in the Ivory Coast, lost his sight to cataracts and had to leave his job. Thanks to Embrace Relief’s free surgery program in Mali, his vision was restored, allowing him to return to his passion for teaching.
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Disaster ReliefDjeneba Diallo, a 62-year-old widow in Mali, regained her sight through Embrace Relief’s Cure Cataracts program after years of struggling with impaired vision. Her story highlights the impact of accessible eye care and the power of donor support in restoring quality of life.
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Disaster ReliefEmbrace Relief and the FBI Newark Citizens Academy Alumni Association partnered for their fourth annual Backpack Drive, providing over 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to students in need across New Jersey.
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Disaster ReliefEmbrace Relief partnered with Garfield Mayor Richard Rigoglioso to distribute free healthy food to over 100 families at the Garfield Recreation Center. This Mobile Market event highlights ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity in New Jersey amidst rising inflation.
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Disaster ReliefIn 2022, Embrace Relief delivered meals and food packages to 132,880 people across 15 countries and four continents through its International Hunger Relief campaigns during Ramadan and Qurbani.
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Disaster ReliefNine-year-old Maymuna from Mali suffered from cataracts that forced her out of school. Thanks to Embrace Relief’s Mobile Health Unit and a $120 donation, she received free surgery to restore her vision and return to her friends and education.
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Disaster ReliefEmbrace Relief partnered with Sweatcoin for the 'H2Ow Far Can You Walk' 5K Walk-A-Thon, generating over 30 billion steps in June to support clean water initiatives in Africa. The event combined in-person participation in Jersey City with a global virtual effort, raising funds to refurbish water wells through the 'Fountains of Hope' project.
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Disaster ReliefEmbrace Relief hosted its first-annual 'H2Ow Far Can You Walk?' 5K Walkathon at Liberty State Park to raise funds for the Fountains of Hope initiative, aiming to rebuild 250 water wells in Africa.
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Disaster ReliefEmbrace Relief partnered with the New Spring Foundation to distribute Qurbani meat packages to families in New Jersey, illustrating the organization's "dynamic triangle" approach to humanitarian aid involving donors, partners, and volunteers.
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Disaster ReliefWomen’s empowerment through education drives economic growth and societal development. Embrace Relief’s R.I.S.E. program supports women in Tanzania by providing scholarships for degrees in Education Management, helping them break into male-dominated fields and improve the educational system.
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Disaster ReliefDiscover five practical and meaningful Father's Day gift ideas for 2022, ranging from grilling tools and golf practice sets to charitable donations that provide clean water in Africa.
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Disaster ReliefDomila Plasid, a teacher in Tanzania, received a full scholarship from Embrace Relief’s R.I.S.E. program to study School Quality Assurance, empowering her to improve public education and serve as a role model for women.
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Disaster ReliefEaster Joel, a primary school teacher in Tanzania, received a scholarship from Embrace Relief to pursue a diploma in School Quality Assurance, empowering her career and financial stability.
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