Lend a Helping Hand
In times of tragedy or natural disasters, The Dayton Foundation offers you a list of reputable charities or charitable funds that are accepting gifts to help with relief and recovery efforts.
Miami Valley Tornado Recovery
Our hearts and prayers go out to the individuals, families and businesses impacted by the March 14, 2024, tornadoes that traveled across the northern Miami Valley. Below is a list of
reputable charities accepting donations for relief and recovery efforts. We will continue to add to this list as more charities are identified.
Dayton Foundation advised fund holders may make a gift through their fund here or by clicking the
“Access Your Fund” button at the top of this page.
American Red Cross - Miami Valley Chapter
United Way of Logan County Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund
Israeli Conflict
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a major attack against Israel that has left thousands dead, injured and missing.
For individuals who would like to support those in need, below is a list of reputable charities that are coordinating care.
If you are a Dayton Foundation donor and use Donor Express, you may direct grants to the organizations listed below or to any other 501(c)(3) that is providing support. Please specify in the
“Grant Purpose” section that your contribution is to be made for the organization’s appropriate fund.
American Friends of Magen David Adom
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Jewish Agency For Israel-North American Council Purpose: Fund for Victims of Terror
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund: 2023 Israel Emergency Fund
Jewish Federations of North America: Operation Swords of Iron or Israel War
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund
Morocco Earthquake
International relief organizations are responding and providing relief following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco in September 2023. For individuals who would like to support those
in need, below is a list of reputable charities assisting with relief efforts.
If you would like to help with relief and recovery efforts, please consider making a gift to the following nonprofit organizations. We will continue to add to this list as more charities are
identified.
American Red Cross, Red Crescent
GlobalGiving - Morocco Earthquake Relief Fund
UNICEF
Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida on August 30, 2023, as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread catastrophic flooding and wind damage throughout the state and into Georgia and the
Carolinas. For individuals who would like to support those in need, below is a list of reputable charities assisting with relief efforts.
If you would like to help with relief and recovery efforts, please consider making a gift to the following nonprofit organizations. We will continue to add to this list as more charities are
identified.
Community Foundation of Sarasota County - Suncoast
Disaster Recovery Fund
American Red Cross
Manatee Community Foundation - Disaster Relief Fund
Maui, Hawaii, Wildfire Response
Wildfires in 2023 on the island of Maui, including one that has destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina, claimed the lives of dozens of individuals, with thousands more evacuated and risked the loss of their homes, businesses and livelihood. If you would like to help with relief and recovery efforts, please consider making a gift to the following nonprofit organizations. We will continue to add to this list as more charities are identified.
American Red Cross
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement - Hawaiian Way Fund
GlobalGiving - Hawai'i Wildfire Relief Fund
Hawaii Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund
Maui Humane Society
Maui United Way
New Life Kahuku Inc.
Salvation Army's Hawaii and Pacific Islands Division
Maui Nui Strong - Support for Maui Wildfire Relief
Center for Disaster Philanthropy - Hawai'i Wildfires Recovery Fund
Turkish Philanthropy Funds - TPF Maui Wildfires Relief Fund
Ukraine Invasion
For individuals who would like to support those in need, below is a list of reputable charities assisting with relief efforts.
If you are a Dayton Foundation donor and use Donor Express, you may direct grants to the organizations listed below or to any other 501(c)(3) that is providing support. Please specify in the “Grant Purpose” section that your contribution is to be made for the organization’s appropriate fund.
Center for Disaster Philanthropy - Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery
Fund
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston - Ukraine Emergency Fund
DirectRelief
GlobalGiving - Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund
Myriad USA (formerly King Baudouin Foundation United States) - Humanitarian Response Fund for Ukraine
Memorial Fund for the Oregon District
The City of Dayton convened a committee and created the Memorial Fund for the Oregon District through The Dayton Foundation to fund a permanent memorial to commemorate, honor and remember the victims of the Oregon District mass shooting in 2019.