Remove Foundation Remove Local Remove Program Remove Puerto Rico
article thumbnail

What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. Puerto Rico “ earthquake swarm.” Programs shifted to virtual offerings (e.g., Be flexible.

article thumbnail

Lessons from 2019 to maximize future disaster giving decisions

Candid

funding from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. Putting this best practice into action, in 2019—two years after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico—the Amgen Foundation awarded $257,500 to the University of Puerto Rico for rebuilding efforts. . In it, we examined?available?2019?data

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

In 2021, 53 million Americans turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table. Melvin (Mel) hails from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. She brings 15 years of experience spanning program development, community outreach, and creative collaboration to help nonprofits drive transformation.

Hunger 93
article thumbnail

16 Million 2-1-1 Calls in 2009

VisionLink

2-1-1 Background 2-1-1 is available to over 240 million Americans – approximately 80% of the United States population –covering all or parts of 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. “2-1-1” 2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects individuals with resources in their community.

article thumbnail

Exploring Disaster Philanthropy: Part 3 

Connection Cafe

This could mean number of beds, meals, or other items needed by the local population to satisfy the number of people that need help getting their basic needs met. The American Red Cross acknowledged this need with the creation of their Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP).

article thumbnail

Philanthropy Cloud Adds New Volunteer Management Capabilities for National Volunteer Week

Saleforce Nonprofit

In 2008, the Points of Light Foundation and the Salesforce Foundation conceived HandsOn Connect — a native Salesforce application designed specifically to make volunteering easier for employees and nonprofits — in a series of whiteboard sessions in San Francisco. The result of these efforts in March 2021 alone was astronomical.

Volunteer 111
article thumbnail

Addressing Maternity Care Deserts: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Cherot

Non Profit Quarterly

We’re one of the nation’s oldest nonprofits really looking at health data and program data, trying to get to the current state of the maternal and child health crisis in this country. It’s the foundation. NPQ: What other programs are helping to fill the gap in care? Why should I get my wellness visit for my kid?