Hurricane Beryl: How to contribute to relief efforts

MIAMI – Hurricane Beryl’s estimated death toll was 18 including 11 in the Caribbean and six in Texas. It left millions without power and many people in need picking up the pieces in Texas, Louisiana, and the Caribbean.

The United Nations World Food Program, The World Central Kitchen, and The Global Empowerment Mission were among the organizations that reported quickly jumping into action in the Caribbean.

The Global Empowerment Mission requested donations of hygiene kits, tarps, generators, yard waste bags, canned foods, sleeping bags, work gloves, solar-powered lights, and professional first-aid kits.

In Texas, The American Red Cross deployed hundreds of disaster workers and set up emergency shelters. The Salvation Army deployed disaster teams and teamed up with the Southern Baptist Texas Convention for a mobile feeding operation.

In Houston, The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston asked for emergency donations to help families rebuild. The Houston Food Bank was asking for volunteers and emergency donations.

The Memorial Assistance Ministries was also requesting donations to help with long-term recovery. United Way Greater Houston was preparing for greater demand by welcoming pledges for future donations.

Here is a list of other nonprofits responding to the disaster:

• Airlink
• GlobalGiving
• International Medical Corps
• Americares
• Heart to Heart International
• Direct Relief
• Samaritan’s Purse
• Operation BBQ Relief
• Team Rubicon
• Center For Disaster Philanthropy

For more information about nonprofit organizations with Beryl-related relief operations, visit GuideStar or Charity Navigator.