Lend a Helping Hand

On this page, individuals can find reputable charities or charitable funds to contribute to during times of tragedy or disaster. See the latest sources below.

Northeast Libya Flooding

On Tuesday, September 12, Storm Daniel struck northestern Libya causing two dams to burst and resulting in massive flooding that has left thousands dead, missing and displaced. 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.

» Doctors Without Borders

» GlobalGiving - Libya Flood Relief Fund

» UNICEF

Morocco Earthquake

International relief organizations are responding and providing relief after a recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco. 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

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Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida on August 30 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

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Maui, Hawaii, Wildfire Response

Wildfires burning on the island of Maui, including one that has destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina, have claimed the lives of dozens of individuals, with thousands more evacuating and risking 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

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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

» King Baudouin Foundation United States - Humanitarian Response Fund for Ukraine

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Memorial Fund for the Oregon District

The City of Dayton has convened a committee and created the Memorial Fund for the Oregon District through The Dayton Foundation to explore the establishment of a permanent memorial to commemorate, honor and remember the victims of the Oregon District mass shooting.

» Give to the Memorial Fund »

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