Help Victims of Earthquake in Southern Turkey and Syria

How Embrace Relief has helped those in need

Thanks to the generous support of thousands of individuals, businesses and community organizations, Embrace Relief has been able to provide support to hundreds of thousands of people in Turkey and Syria since the Feb. 6 earthquakes. Our food trucks began to arrive in the disaster area within 48 hours of the earthquake, and our presence has been a constant since.

Here’s what we have been able to provide for the survivors so far:

192,300
ready-to-eat meals

• Provided in immediate days following the quake
• Six trucks’ worth of meals distributed in the disaster zone

18,350
food packages

• 30 pounds each
• 1-2 week’s supply of nutritious food and cooking supplies

Basic
necessities

• Turkey: Toiletries, paper towels, diapers delivered
• Syria: Food, milk, clothing, shoes for children, as well as feminine hygiene products

290
temporary tent
shelters

• Shelters are 260 square feet and can house a family
• Huge demand for tents from people displaced

35
prefabricated
container homes

• Ideal for families in rural areas who lost their homes
• Sturdy, insulated structures that can last for years if needed

140
families receiving
rent assistance

• Covering the costs of rent, plus furnishings
• Giving stability to families seeking to move to new cities within Turkey
• Families can apply for rent assistance here.

We have been releasing updates of our work in Turkey and Syria periodically for the benefit of the public. You can read each of those updates here:

Earthquake Response Updates (as of 02/22) Earthquake Response Updates (as of 02/17) Earthquake Response Updates (as of 02/13) Earthquake Response Updates (as of 02/07) Earthquake Response Updates (as of 03/04)

How you can help

You can help Embrace Relief continue to provide life-saving aid by donating above. Your gift will ensure thousands of families have the food and housing they need to rebuild and recover their lives.

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Double your support: You can also double your support for the people of Turkey by asking your company about Employer Matching Donations. Companies of all sizes will often match donations to a charitable 501(c)(3) organization like Embrace Relief on a 1:1 (or 2:1 or even 3:1) basis, as part of their corporate social responsibility. So ask your company today about making a matching donation to Embrace Relief's Turkey Earthquake Relief, and together we can save even more lives.

Offline donation with Zelle: If you would like to donate through Zelle, follow these steps in order to receive a donation receipt from us:

1. Select the amount you want to donate in the donation box above.
2. Click "Donate Now."
3. On the next page, choose "Offline Donation.”
4. At the bottom of the page, you will see our Zelle information. You can send your donation to [email protected]; on the memo line, please include the name of the campaign, "Turkey Earthquake Relief."
5. Fill out the form with your name and contact information, then click "Complete Donation.”

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