Funds in Disaster Relief

On Monday November 21, a M5.6 earthquake struck the Cianjur region in West Java, Indonesia, toppling homes and buildings, including schools while classes were underway. According to the national disaster management agency, at least 268 people have died; over 150 remain missing and more than 1,000 were injured. More than 22,000 homes were destroyed and over 58,000 people have been displaced. Cisco Foundation has launched a $25K Indonesia Earthquake disaster campaign which will support Americares, Mercy Corps, and Save the Children. Employee gifts up to $10,000 will be matched and will not count against your annual $25K match allowance. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund includes U.S.- based organizations. U.S. employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to these organizations. Employees outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.

Tropical Cyclone Nalgae struck the Philippines on October 29, 2022 - with extreme rainfall causing landslides and flooding that inundated multiple towns and villages across 74 provinces. At least 156 people have died, with dozens reported missing. As of early November, over 1 million people remain displaced inside 1,186 evacuation centers, and nearly 35,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed. Early estimates are that damage to infrastructure and agriculture will exceed $128M. Cisco Foundation has launched a $25K Tropical Cyclone Nalgae campaign to raise funds that will support Islamic Relief USA, Rise Against Hunger Philippines, and Save the Children. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund includes U.S.- based organizations. U.S. employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to these organizations. Employees outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.

Typhoon Paeng has affected many lives in the Philippines. Destroyed many houses. Killed a lot of lives. And affected many establishments where people are woking. We have to raised funds in order to support the most affected ones. Any amount will do so long as it all came from your heart. Be safe okay? Let’s hope and pray for everyone’s safety. 💖💯

Devastating floods in Pakistan. Children and families need your help urgently!

Southern Nigeria is experiencing the worst flooding in a decade with numerous communities along the Niger and Benue rivers being inundated following particularly wet rainy season. According to the country’s humanitarian affairs ministry, over 600 people have died, thousands have been injured, and more than 1 million people have been displaced by floodwaters. In addition, more than 200,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed along with roads and other critical infrastructure. 108,000 hectares of farmland have been damaged raising concerns about Nigeria’s food supply. More flooding is expected in the coming month. Cisco Crisis Response is in contact with partners in the area to evaluate the needs for emergency communications. Cisco Foundation has launched a $25K Nigeria Flooding campaign to raise funds. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund includes U.S.- based organizations. U.S. employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to these organizations. Employees outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.

Why support is needed? In mid-September, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico as a Category 1 storm, causing widespread damage. Residents were faced with severe flooding, mud, rock, and landslides, and loss of power, communications, and access to potable water according to FEMA. Residents are still dealing with the fallout and struggling to return to safe living conditions. About HOLA ERG HOLA! advances the understanding and inclusion of employees with a common background and set of interests and/or goals, and works to help recruit, develop and retain top Latino and Hispanic talent within Asurion through education, awareness and inclusion of employees—along with internal and external community engagement. Learn more here: https://asurion.sharepoint.com/teams/commUnity-diversity-inclusion/HOLA.

Support Zamfara IDPs and Victims of Violence

A World Cup Sweepstake where the winnings will be donated to the Pakistan Floods Fund. If you would like to join then please donate $5. Please do not donate anonymously as the names will be used to allocate teams!

Hurricane Ian, a powerful Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida on September 28th. Millions of Floridians were urged to evacuate and thousands are left without electricity, running water, and access to emergency medical care and supplies. Hurricane Ian's high winds and catastrophic flooding have caused devastation to several Florida communities, and maximum recovery efforts are underway. The organizations selected for this Fund are currently on the ground in Florida organizing direct relief efforts and providing shelter, medical care, food, and supplies to survivors of the storm. The composition of nonprofits in this Fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm, with 150mph winds and record-breaking storm surges causing catastrophic damage. At least 21 people have died, thousands are unaccounted for, and homes, businesses and infrastructure have been devastated. Over 2 million people lost power, and early estimates put homes damaged as 60% or more in some areas. After weakening, Ian is re-intensifying and is expected to further impact the South and North Carolina over the next few days. Cisco Foundation has launched a $1M Hurricane Ian disaster campaign and donations will be matched up to $10,000 per employee. Campaign donations will not be counted toward employees' annual $25,000 match limit. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund includes U.S.- based organizations. U.S. employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to these organizations. Employees outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.

From the Center for Disaster Philanthropy: The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be a daunting one. Your support will help communities affected by storms like Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian recover and be better prepared to face future hurricanes. This Fund will focus on medium- and long-term recovery needs such as rebuilding homes and livelihoods, meeting the unique needs of vulnerable communities, and supporting mental health services. Thank you for helping communities recover!

From Center For Disaster Philanthropy: The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be a daunting one. Your support will help communities affected by storms like Hurricane Fiona recover and be better prepared to face future hurricanes. This Fund will focus on medium- and long-term recovery needs such as rebuilding homes and livelihoods, meeting the unique needs of vulnerable communities, and supporting mental health services. Thank you for helping communities recover!

A hurricane that hit Puerto Rico on Sunday has left at least one person dead and millions of the island’s residents without power or running water. Hurricane Fiona, this season’s sixth named storm, is only the third to transform from a tropical storm into a hurricane since the Atlantic hurricane season started in June. The Category 1 hurricane brought sustained winds topping 85 mph and torrential rainfalls, with some regions receiving up to 25 inches, triggering floods and mudslides. It also caused an islandwide blackout. More than 1.3 million customers were still without power as of midday Monday. Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said power had been restored to more than 100,000 users as of Monday afternoon and estimated the outage should not last longer than a few days. Fiona made landfall in the U.S. territory two days before the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria. Puerto Rican officials say the island’s power grid and infrastructure are still recovering from the devastation caused by Maria, which knocked out power for almost a year in some places and created the largest blackout in U.S. history. source: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-to-help-victims-of-hurricane-fiona-in-puerto-rico

Hurricane Fiona made landfall on the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico on Sunday 9/18, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and rainfall totals exceeding 30" in many areas. The storm caused an island-wide power outage leaving more than 1 million customers in the dark; over 830K were without running water. Floods and landslides have caused catastrophic damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Fiona then devastated the Dominican Republic with heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding, and went on to make landfall in Canada on the morning of September 24 causing widespread flooding, travel disruptions, and damage to homes, buildings and infrastructure, with hundreds of thousands of people experiencing power outages. At least 19 people have died, including at least 16 in Puerto Rico. Cisco Foundation has launched a $50K Hurricane Fiona disaster campaign to support the efforts of Americares and World Central Kitchen. Donations will be matched up to $10,000 per employee. Campaign donations will not be counted toward employees' annual $25,000 match limit. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund includes U.S.- based organizations. U.S. employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to these organizations. Employees outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.

On 09/02/2022, a downpour of 190 liters per square meter destroyed the homes, destinies, and orderly lives of hundreds of people in Karlovsko. Flooded houses, yards, lost livelihood, domestic animals and crops, and furniture. The water swept away the homes and hopes of hundreds of people. Right now, people are clearing their homes of the mud from which they must build their lives anew. Let's help them. We are collecting funds to buy household appliances and furniture for the affected families and to support parents whose students have to start school.

Maaco Heart Fund

Recently, Pakistan experienced extensive devastation from monsoon flooding. In response, Asians@Braze, Muslims@Braze, and the Social Impact team have teamed up to create a disaster relief fund to support victims of flooding in Pakistan.

Pakistan has been hit and devastated by drought followed by flood. The flood has claimed more than a thousand lives (and counting) and has swept away crops, homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Life has come to a complete stop, and people have no electricity, water, food, shelter, and other basic needs. Almost half a million people have been displaced and suffering. Immediate action and help are needed to provide basic necessities to the needy. Please help me and donate to this cause.

Heavy monsoon rains and flash flooding have devastated the communities of Pakistan since June of 2022, and the flooding is now categorized as a humanitarian crisis. An estimated 33 million people have been affected, with more than 1,000 reported deaths and more than 1,500 reported injuries. Maximum relief efforts are currently underway, but more relief and aid is needed as the country is expected to continue to experience heavy rains. The following organizations are currently making efforts to provide relief to those impacted by these catastrophic and unprecedented weather patterns.

Help the flood victims

Since mid-June, Pakistan has been inundated with record levels of rainfall and flooding, affecting over 33 million people, and causing what Pakistan's Minister of Climate Change is calling the worst humanitarian disaster of this decade. Over 1500 people have died from severe rain and flooding across the country. According to the UN, over 660,000 people have been displaced to relief camps across the country. Pakistan's National Disaster Management Agency states that more than 1.8M homes, 12,700 kilometers of road, and 390 bridges have been destroyed. Cisco Foundation has launched a $500K Pakistan Floods disaster relief campaign to support the efforts of Helping Hand for Relief & Development, Hidaya Foundation, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Medical Corps, Islamic Relief Canada, Islamic Relief USA, Mercy Corps, Save the Children, and World Central Kitchen. Donations will be matched up to $10,000 per employee. Campaign donations will not be counted toward employees' annual $25,000 match limit. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund includes U.S.- based organizations. U.S. employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to these organizations. Employees outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.

Several cities across Pakistan are facing the devastating effects of continuous, heavy rains with the onset of monsoon season this July. As of August 5, 2022, 543+ people have died, as well as over 24,800 livestock. In Balochistan alone, at least 150,000 people are in need of humanitarian assistance, with 18 out of 26 districts declared calamity-hit areas. 36,680+ homes and 1,520 miles of roads have also been damaged, displacing hundreds of families and leaving them in need of food, clean water, shelter, and medical care.

Pakistan is in dire need of our support to get essential supplies and support to those in need. This is a disaster of epic proportions that will require help from each and every member of our community and beyond. Support by local agencies will be provided for: 1. Food 2. Tarps 3. Medical Assistance 4. Clothing 5. Rebuild a House for Widow/Orphans 6. Rebuild a Masjid/Community Center 7. Rebuild a School 8. Quilts and Pillows 9. Push Carts 10. Sewing Machines 11. Cots for Sleeping 12. School Supplies for Students 13. Farmer Assistance 14. Animal Farming 15. Water Hand Pumps

Our employee hardship assistance funds (EHAF) help our fellow teammates deal with tremendously difficult times such as loss of a loved one, medical emergencies, or support recovering from a disaster, such as a hurricane. Our employees’ generous contributions to these funds make it possible for us to support each other.

The community of Esterillos has been affected by the heavy rains that occurred on the past weeks. 25 families have been relocated due to major losses on their houses. With your help, Fundacion llovera will be able to help to re-build houses that were destroyed and bring food to this families!