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Hurricane Laura, classified as a Category 4 Hurricane, made landfall in Louisiana in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 27. With wind speeds of up to 150 mph, the storm has already resulted in widespread damage to the region, as well as dangerous flash floods, power outages, and the potential for tornadoes in the surrounding states. The last time there was a storm of this magnitude was more than 100 years ago. Simultaneously, COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise in Texas and Louisiana. Bright Funds has established The 2020 Hurricane Laura Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund to support the communities impacted by the storm. This Fund includes pre-vetted nonprofits providing emergency response in the region. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are working to provide immediate relief; the composition of the nonprofits in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

Please join Jon and Sloane Capaldo in supporting CHOP and the Children’s Oncology Group in creating a future without childhood cancer so that children like Sloane can celebrate these milestones too.

En Cisco México buscamos apoyar a la red de Bancos de Alimentos de México (BAMX) y para ello creamos un fundrasing de Full Circle Day 2020.

Teach For America (TFA) is a nonprofit organization whose stated mission is to "enlist, develop, and mobilize as many as possible of our nation's most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence." The organization aims to accomplish this by recruiting and selecting college graduates from top universities around the United States to serve as teachers. The selected members, known as "corps members," commit to teaching for at least two years in a public or public charter K–12 school in one of the 52 low-income communities that the organization serves.

Refugees who flee growing violence, terror and corruption in Iran and Middle East are facing enormous risks everyday while focused on survival, dream of a future life with liberty, justice and opportunity to rebuild their lives. There is a growing need for programs that understands their difficult circumstances, empowers them with critical humanitarian needs, and uplifting mindset.

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In the first week of July, 2020, the Western Ghats of Kerala started experiencing heavy rain falls and is in the verge of facing yet another disaster. Kerala has already faced huge disaster in 2018, 2019 during the same period almost in the same epicenters, in the same Districts – Idukki, Wayanad, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode. The affected population are the historically marginalized and excluded communities – Dalits, Adivasis, Fishing Communities and migrant plantation labourers. RIGHTS is a community-funded NGO working in Kerala for the rights and betterment of vulnerable communities. In recent past, it has been active in the areas of rural employment, skills development, rural infrastructure, COVID-19 relief and education. The floods in Kerala come at a time when these communities are already reeling under the economic and health impacts of COVID-19. Around 25,000 people, of which a quarter are children, have been displaced and rendered homeless by this natural disaster. According to a CNN news report, 43 fatalities have been reported as a direct result of these floods. Those who have survived the immediate effect of landslide and floods are in imminent danger of water-borne diseases that accompany an inundation of this scale. The treacherous hilly terrain of Kerala makes flood relief a very challenging task for the government. Therefore the role of local grassroots organizations like RIGHTS, who’re intimately familiar with the local situation and connected with local communities, is critical in providing useful relief. - RIGHTS Founder Ajay Kumar has forumlated an immediate intervention plan to provide relief to those affected: - Supply of dry ration and NFI (Non Food Item) kits. - Monitoring and safeguarding children and the vulerable population in the rehabilitation process. - Provision of educational material for children so their education is not interrupted. This includes devices for online instruction. - Direct cash transfer to supplement loss of livelihoods. - COVID-19 health monitoring and provision of protective equipment: masks, cleaning supplies to the displaced being housed in temporary relief camps. Hindus for Human Rights is appealing to everyone in the extended Indian community world-wide to aid the relief work done by our partner, RIGHTS, and make a substantial difference in the lives of those in Kerala who have been uprooted by this calamity. Pictures and updates on relief work and urgent needs that arise during relief will be posted here: https://www.hindusforhumanrights.org/rights-fundraiser-updates-kerala Please donate generously to support Dalit and Adivasi families in Kerala, served by our partner organization RIGHTS, as they try to survive the Kerala Floods and COVID-19 pandemic. The need is urgent and every little but helps. Please indicate that your donation is for the FAMILIES SUPPORTED BY RIGHTS.

**COVID-19 Causing Rise in HUNGER from 37 million Americans to 54 million in 2020** • 18 million American children experiencing hunger in 2020 • Children impacted more than any other U.S. group. **Your support sustains our Farm to Food Pantries Collaborative Endeavor** • Averts ongoing hunger, more deadly than COVID itself • Utilizes surplus fresh vegetables and fruits • Creates economic sustainability for farmers & food suppliers • Fills gaps from sudden job loss & decimated income • Finds children in need of daily meals • Creates programs that nourish body, mind, and spirit In collaboration with volunteers, educators, parents, & civic leaders, our programs provide meals to the hungry, eliminate waste, & support farmers/food suppliers. **Our organization is 100% volunteer-driven ** ** IMPACT & Appreciation Video at www.bKindNOW.org **. help@bKindNOW.org

The immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires are great, and the recovery process will be long and difficult in communities throughout several states. The list below are organizations providing immediate and long-term relief. Please note donations to this Fund will be distributed equally to the organizations listed below. If you would only like to donate directly to one or more, but not all, please use the campaign option and select only the organization(s) or you can upload your receipt and select the wildfire campaign.

https://cota.org/campaigns/COTAforCollins Please help my Niece Collins Olivia, to receive a life changing transplant! The Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support. COTA is the nation’s only fundraising organization solely dedicated to raising life-saving dollars in honor of transplant-needy children and young adults. 100% of each contribution made to COTA in honor of our patients helps meet transplant-related expenses. COTA’s services are free to our families, and gifts to COTA are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Duo and Cisco remain committed to building a more just and equitable society. This Global Day of Impact Fund supports organizations focused on this work.

Supporting organizations local to our office locations that are are committed to the creation of equitable and inclusive education and employment opportunities.

Supporting organizations that are helping provide support to individuals and families impacted by the west coast wildfires and by COVID-19. These organizations are particularly focused on food and supplies for those impacted.

This is a list of local NGOs in Lebanon running appeals for Beirut following the devastating blast on August 4, 2020.

As a part of the July 22, 2020 Equity Action Plan update: "We have pre-qualified 26 racial justice and equity non-profit 501(c)3 organizations for our employee matching gift program". Here are all 26 of those pre-qualified organizations. I encourage you to research these organizations further to find which ones inspire you. You can click on a specific nonprofit, below, to donate directly to that organization. Alternatively, donating to this fund will help support all organizations at the same time. There is small link on the "Donate" Homepage that will lead to the WSI EAP Campaign, which also has these organizations listed. I had trouble locating this, so I hope this Fund will increase visibility and engagement.

Disaster relief efforts are underway in the aftermath of a massive explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday, August 4. The blast killed more than 157 people, injured over 5,000 and displaced hundreds of thousands from their homes. It is estimated that 300,000 people will be homeless or displaced as a result of the explosion. Lebanon has already been heavily impacted by COVID-19, as well as an economic crisis that has forced tens of thousands into poverty; this latest disaster only exacerbates those prior struggles. Let us all support Lebanon

Hello Folks, India has suffered a huge loss in terms of lives and property in states of Bihar, Assam, Kerala, Karnataka and other states. Amidst Covid, the relief work has been very difficult both economically and logistically and its important we all active citizens globally come forward to help. Extending this fund for Cyclone affected areas and North India WInters. GOONJ is actively working in all these states . On my birthday(August 15th) which I share with Indian Independence Day I am starting a campaign to fund raise for flood relief. All your donations are tax exempted as Goonj is listed NGO and they are also eligible for VMware matching. So, please wish me a Happy Birthday and help people affected because of floods. Current Data - Deaths - in 100s (135 Assam, 50 - Kerala, 35 - Bihar, 16 - Karnataka), and millions affected in terms of loss of property and evacuated from the area.

The explosion at a portside warehouse in Beirut sent devastating shockwaves across the Lebanese capital, decimating seafront buildings and causing widespread destruction. More than 200 people are known to have died, some are still missing, and thousands others have been injured. This came at a time when the Lebanese nation was already suffering from a catastrophic economic situation, an unprecedented pandemic and government corruption.

On Tuesday, August 4 a massive explosion blasted through Beirut’s city center fueled by nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate. More than 100 people have been killed, with hundreds missing and thousands more injured. It is estimated that 300,000 people will be displaced due to damaged homes. Lebanon has already been heavily impacted by COVID-19 and an economic crisis that has forced tens of thousands into poverty; this latest explosion only exacerbates those prior struggles. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide a short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts and medical assistance. The composition of nonprofits in this Fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

We are all in shock witnessing the massive explosion that happened in Beirut on the 4th of August. This comes at a time when the Lebanese nation is already suffering from a catastrophic economic situation, an unprecedented pandemic and relentless government corruption. The impact was intense, rippling through several areas of the capital and could be heard 149 miles away on the island of Cyprus. According to the Lebanese Red Cross, the reported loss of life is more than 100 people and 4,000 injured. Currently, search and rescue teams are still digging through rubble looking for missing persons. There is significant damage to structures and authorities continue to assess damage. The exact cause of the explosion remains unconfirmed, though Lebanon authorities have stated that highly explosive material that has been stored at the port for years had blown up following a fire. Lebanese Red Cross teams are on the ground responding to humanitarian needs. All 125 Lebanese Red Cross ambulances are responding to the site of the explosion, rescuing and transporting the critically wounded to hospitals. On site, the Lebanese Red Cross is performing search and rescue in addition to treating people suffering from injuries. Triage and first aid stations have been set up across the Beirut port to treat injuries. Many Lebanese people have lost their homes and essentials. In response, the Lebanese Red Cross is providing emergency shelter for 1,000 families and anticipates providing shelter for as many as 10,000 families in the coming months. Food, water, hygiene kits, masks, gloves and other essentials are being distributed to vulnerable families in need. To meet emotional support needs, trained team members are providing crisis counseling to the community. For family members that have been separated by this event, the Red Cross Restoring Family Links program is reconnecting families. The primary focus is saving lives right now. As hospitals continue to be overwhelmed, the Lebanese Red Cross has 36 health centers and nine mobile medical units operating in all regions of the country. These medical services are provided to all people in need, free of charge. The money will be spent to the Lebanese Red Cross. If you have any questions on this campaign, feel free to contact Francois A. Atallah "fatallah@vmware.com"

Disaster relief efforts are underway in the aftermath of a massive explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday, August 4. The blast killed more than 157 people, injured over 5,000 and displaced hundreds of thousands from their homes. It is estimated that 300,000 people will be homeless or displaced as a result of the explosion. Lebanon has already been heavily impacted by COVID-19, as well as an economic crisis that has forced tens of thousands into poverty; this latest disaster only exacerbates those prior struggles. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. As details emerge, the composition of the nonprofits in this Fund may evolve. Generally this fund will support region-specific organizations assisting with healthcare, medical needs, vulnerable populations, nutrition/food support, and housing relief efforts.

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On Tuesday, August 4 two explosions at the port of Beirut tore through its city center, decimating buildings, upending cars, and killing people. Fueled by nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate, the impact was felt up to 149 miles away on the island of Cyprus. More than 150 people have died already, with hundreds missing and thousands more injured. It is estimated that 300,000+ people will be homeless or displaced due to damaged homes. Lebanon has already been heavily impacted by COVID-19 and an economic crisis that has forced tens of thousands into poverty; this latest explosion only exacerbates those prior struggles. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts and medical assistance. The composition of nonprofits in this Fund is subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

August is Black Business Month! Join us in taking this opportunity to support Black-owned businesses and restaurants in your area. Donate to the 2020 Black Business Month Fund to give to organizations that provide support to Black-owned businesses and that provide resources to the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.