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10 Things You Can Do To Help The Victims Of Hurricane Matthew

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10 Things You Can Do To Help The Victims Of Hurricane Matthew
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As we all know, Hurricane Matthew devastated many countries last weekend. Leaving more than just destruction in its wake; it left thousands of people homeless and close to 1,000 people dead. With winds topping out at 160 miles per hour, it left people still in need of food, shelter, and medical assistance. Here's 10 things you can do to directly help the people affected by Hurricane Matthew.

1. Salvation Army

The Salvation Army of Florida has 31 mobile units ready to help. Your donation will help provide food, water, and clothing to those in need in Florida.

2. UNICEF

UNICEF is dedicated to the survival and well-being of all children. Your donation would ensure that children directly affected by the store had clean clothes, water, and food.

3. Direct Relief

Direct Relief is one of the world's largest organizations dedicated to hurricane preparedness and survival. Your donation would help "the relief and recovery efforts related to hurricane Matthew."

4. Handicap International

Handicap International is a group dedicated to help those with injuries related to the storm and those with disabilies that may that may have have trouble relocating due to the storm. Your donation would provide essential mobility devices that may have been lost in the storm or may be required because of the storm.

5. Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan's Purse is sending much needed supplies to the people directly affected by the storm. Your donation would ensure that victims were provided with clean clothes, water, and food, as well as other essential items related to hygiene and living.

6. All Hands Volunteers

All Hands Volunteers is a U.S. based natural disaster relief and reconstruction organization. Your donation would help rebuild the areas affected by the storm.

7. Americares

Americares is an emergency responce organization dedicated to meeting the health needs to the people affected by the storm in both Haiti and Florida. Your donation would help supply first aid equipment and other essential items.

8. Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to supplying life saving items such as food, water, blankets, and shelter equipment. Your donation would help supply these items and much more.

9. Food For The Poor

Food For The Poor is one of the largest relief organizations in the U.S. Your donation will help supply food, first aid kits, blankets, and other essentials to those in need.

10. Reach Out Worldwide

ROWW was started by the late Paul Walker to help those in need after the earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010. Today, they continue to provide rapid response to those affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Your donation will help bring medical experts and disaster relief professions to the areas in need.

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