Disaster ReliefEarthquake in Van, Turkey
Embrace Relief launched a campaign to aid victims of the 2011 Van, Turkey earthquake, distributing essential supplies and building temporary housing after the 7.2 magnitude quake killed 604 people.
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Disaster Relief
Disaster ReliefTyphoon in Philippines
Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines on November 8th with 200 mph winds, causing devastating loss of life and displacing over 1.2 million people. Embrace Relief donated $50,000 to aid those affected by this powerful storm.
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Group FundraisingHelp The Elderly
Embrace Relief encourages volunteers to support the elderly through visits, meals, and assistance, continuing these efforts since 2008 with heartfelt volunteer support.
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Disaster ReliefTornado in Oklahoma
Embrace Relief provided emergency aid and financial support to victims of the devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, which destroyed homes, schools, and medical centers.
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Hunger ReliefHelp Famine in Africa
Over 360,000 Somalian refugees in Dadaab Camp face severe food shortages, with only one in four receiving adequate rations. Embrace Relief has provided critical food packages to thousands of families, but urgent support is needed to combat rising malnutrition.
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Disaster ReliefDormitory Van, Turkey
Following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Van, Turkey, Embrace Relief provided immediate aid and is now constructing a dormitory to house 200 students as a long-term solution.
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Disaster Relief1001 Kids for Sandy Relief Project
Embrace Relief initiated the "1001 Kids for Sandy Relief" project to encourage children to volunteer in disaster areas affected by Hurricane Sandy, including Staten Island, Hoboken, and Rockaway.
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Group FundraisingDay Of Action By CGI
Embrace Relief supported the Clinton Global Initiative's Day of Action for New York, mobilizing 70 volunteers to assist in community efforts.
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Disaster ReliefRelief Efforts Along With Red Cross
Embrace Relief partnered with the Red Cross to provide food and support to hundreds of people at shelters in Levittown and Nassau County following Hurricane Sandy in November 2012.
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Disaster ReliefHurricane Sandy
Embrace Relief mobilized 200 volunteers to distribute over 23,000 lbs of food, blankets, and cleaning supplies to Hurricane Sandy victims, while also donating $100,000 to local libraries and recovery funds.
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Disaster ReliefTsunami in Japan
Embrace Relief donated $52,267 to support victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, distributing funds through the Consul General of Japan in New York and the Japanese American Citizens League in Houston.
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