PLEASE try and help with money or NON-PERISHABLE food items.
Links below if you want to help!
BAHAMA STRONG
Operated by the City of Miami, this relief effort is collecting hurricane relief supplies for affected areas in the Bahamas. You can find a list of desired donations and drop-off locations in Miami here.
National Association of the Bahamas
The NAB is a Bahamas-based nonprofit that has been operating since 1993. You can donate to relief efforts on its website. There are also drop-off locations in Florida for goods such as water bottles, non-perishable food, clothes and basic toiletries.
Miami-Dade county
Miami-Dade county is collecting supplies requested by the government of the Bahamas, including tents, cots, hygiene kits, purified water, portable generators and more. They are asking that people donating supplies stick to those on the list. They have set up a disaster relief website where you can learn more about making donations and drop-off points for supplies.
Operation Helping Hands
Operation Helping Hands works with the local United Way and other agencies to support immediate and long-term needs in affected areas. You can donate on its website.
Bahamas Red Cross
The Bahamian branch of the Red Cross is seeking donations of money and supplies, including non-perishable baby clothes, cleaning supplies and bedding.
International Medical Corps
This global humanitarian nonprofit sends medical teams to areas stricken by disasters. You can help efforts by donating on its website.
GoFundMe
The crowd-funding company has set up a page of verified campaigns from individuals, families and organizations impacted by Hurricane Dorian. It’s advised to give to these campaigns as opposed to random ones you might find online, as scams abound after disasters (more on that below).
***While a tax benefit may not be on your mind when you are giving, remember that donations to qualified organizations are tax deductible if you itemize your taxes.***
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