Where to donate in N. America for ‘Yolanda’ relief

Philippine soldiers stand near relief supplies for victims of Typhoon Haiyan at Villamor Airbase, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 in Manila, Philippines. Authorities said at least 9.7 million people in 41 provinces were affected by the typhoon, which was likely the deadliest natural disaster to beset this poor Southeast Asian nation. AP FILE PHOTO

SAN FRANCISCO—Local Filipino-American communities are organizing countless local relief efforts all over the US where there are substantial Filipino populations.

Following is an incomplete list of national and international relief organizations accepting cash/check donations:

AmeriCares—sending medical help for 20,000 survivors including antibiotics and injury care supplies. It is also giving funds to local organizations to purchase supplies. More

Direct Relief—has shipped 1.5 tons of medicine, nutritional supplements and first-aid supplies to the Philippines and hopes to ship more with the help of donations. More

Doctors Without Borders—sending 200 tons of medical and relief items including vaccines, tents and hygiene kits. More

International Medical Corps—deployed an emergency response team of medical personnel and sanitation experts to the Philippines and is accepting donations through its website in order to ship medicine, clean water and food. It is also asking for $10 donations by texting MED to 80888.

International Rescue Committee—has launched a $10-million appeal and sent an emergency team to Manila, which has already started to work on the ground. More

Operation USA— sending water purification supplies to victims and seeking corporate partners to help with delivery. Donate $10 by texting AID to 50555 or give online. More

Red Cross—emergency responders and volunteers throughout the Philippines are providing meals and relief items. Already, thousands of hot meals have been provided to survivors. Red Cross volunteers and staff also helped deliver preliminary emergency warnings and safety tips. Give by donating online or mailing a check to your local American Red Cross chapter. More The Philippine Red Cross has mobilized its 100 local outposts to help with relief efforts. More

Salvation Army—using 100 percent of all donations for disaster relief efforts. Text TYPHOON to 80888 to donate $10 or give online. More

Save the Children—has sent relief kits for children and families, including household cleaning items, temporary school tents and learning materials. More

ShelterBox—provides families with a survival kit that includes a tent and other essential items while they are displaced or homeless. More

Unicef—trying to deliver essential medicines, nutrition supplies, safe water and hygiene supplies to children and families in the area. More

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) https://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Resources/News; select Typhoon Haiyan in the drop-down menu: “Please choose a sub-designation for this project”–Stories/2013/November/1111Philippinesumcorgrantmeetsemergencyneeds

World Food Programme—has set aside an immediate $2 million for Haiyan relief, with a greater appeal pending as needs become apparent. The UN organization is sending 40 metric tons of fortified biscuits in the immediate aftermath, as well as working with the government to restore emergency telecommunications in the area. Americans can text the word AID to 27722 to donate $10 or give online. More

World Vision—providing food, water and hygiene kits at evacuation centers. World Vision was also still actively responding to last month’s earthquake in Bohol, which luckily was not struck by the eye of the storm. More