DONATE - EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND

Help communities in crisis in the U.S. and around the world.

There are so many humanitarian emergencies constantly happening all over the globe today – it can feel overwhelming to know how to help. That’s why we created our annual Emergency Response Fund*, which supports the rapidly changing needs of communities in crisis, and our longer-term programs in North Carolina, California, Ukraine, Haiti, and Sudan.

As the climate crisis worsens, people worldwide must prepare to face more frequent and extreme weather events, such as powerful early-season hurricanes, once-in-a-generation floods, and devastating wildfires that increasingly affect major urban centers. CORE’s climate resilience program works with vulnerable communities to implement climate action plans and build readiness to aid resiliency. As we brace for more climate catastrophes, CORE’s Emergency Response Fund will power an estimated 12 emergency responses this year.

Your gift today allows our trained emergency response team to deploy – wherever and whenever disaster-stricken families need help the most. CORE’s emergency response services include disaster case management, home repairs, mobile medical teams, relocation support, cash and voucher assistance, and so much more.

*Note: At the close of the response, contributions for the Los Angeles Fires and Kentucky Floods will continue to create incredible impact and be reallocated to CORE’s Emergency Response Fund. If you have any questions about your gift or would like to cancel your recurring giving plan please reach out to us at [email protected]

WE ARE RESPONDING

LOS ANGELES FIRES

On January 7, 2025, several major wildfires, fueled by unprecedented winds and unseasonably dry conditions, erupted across the greater Los Angeles area. The largest were the Palisades Fire along the coast and the Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena. At one point, nearly 180,000 people were evacuated, and 350,000 lost power. More than 16,000 structures were destroyed – including homes, schools, and businesses. After burning for nearly a month, both fires have been 100% contained – but this devastating disaster has changed LA County forever.

CORE deployed an emergency response team on day 1 – and will continue to support families impacted by the fires over the years-long journey to recovery. We’ve already supported more than 30,000 people with vital relief supply distributions, cash assistance, and more.

>> LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT

HURRICANE HELENE

2024-25 Response: North Carolina and Georgia

Hurricane Helene caused a 500-mile path of destruction spanning from Florida to North Carolina and estimated damages well over $100 billion.

With a history of extensive programming and emergency responses in Georgia and North Carolina, CORE deployed teams in Lowndes County, GA and Buncombe County, NC and have reached over 60,000 people and distributed nearly 230,000 critical resources including hygiene kits, tarps, drinking water, ready to eat meal kits, and other essential relief items.

CORE has expanded operations into Swannanoa, NC, where our local team is rehabilitating 21 mobile homes in the Alan Campos mobile home community.

>> LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CURRENT RESPONSE IN NORTH CAROLINA

BRAZIL FLOODS

GEORGIA

NORTH CAROLINA

TÜRKIYE EARTHQUAKE

Over the last 15 years, CORE has changed the lives of 12.8 million people and counting.

With a focus on equity, CORE continues to provide life-saving humanitarian support globally including areas of ongoing crises – like Haiti, Ukraine and Sudan – while drilling down on initiatives to support communities right here in the US, responding in Maui, Navajo Nation, & Kentucky. CORE’s domestic and international portfolio centers around Emergency Response & Preparedness; Addressing Climate Change; and Health Access.

Since March 2020, CORE has been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, administering over 7 million tests and 3 million vaccinations across the country. The organization scaled exponentially to meet the unprecedented need and to fill gaps in the healthcare system in the US and beyond, resulting in countless lives saved.