FAU Global Civic Engagement and Outreach

Ways to Donate or Volunteer in Response to Hurricane Dorian

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Local (to FL and FAU campuses) Organizations with Outreach Efforts for Hurricane Dorian Available as of Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019

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Palm Beach County:

• West Palm Beach radio stations are partnering with the American Red Cross for a two-day supply drive for the Bahamas. You can drop off your donations at the New Country 103.1 studios, located at 701 Northpoint Pwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33407, on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and Thursday, Sept. 5 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• United Way Palm Beach County - The United Way of Palm Beach County has a variety of ways to get involved in volunteer opportunities, financial giving, as well as getting assistance if you are in need.
• Faith Farm Ministriess - Faith Farm Ministries is currently in need of monetary donations and men’s, women’s, and kids clothing, as well as home items.
• Orange Theory Fitness: Multiple gyms are collecting donations through closing on Thursday, Sept. 5. Items include hygiene kits, water, disinfectants, cleaning supplies, DEET-free mosquito repellant, and more, Please bring boxes labeled, and they will take care of pickup.
  • 2240 NW 19th St. in Boca Raton; 561-750-0900
  • 9097 W. Atlantic Ave. #110 in Delray Beach; 561-376-1127
• Rocco’s Tacos:: The restaurant chain is partnering with The Eagles Wings Foundation to collect supplies, including tents, cots, purified water, non-perishable food items, hygiene kids, first aid supplies, generators, chain saws and more. All locations will be accepting supplies, and all large items can be dropped off at 514 14th St. in West Palm Beach.
• IPIC: All IPIC movie theaters in Florida will be collecting donations for the Bahamas relief effort; items can be dropped off at Guest Services from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. under further notice.
  • IPIC Boca Raton, 301 Plaza Real in Boca Raton; 561-299-3000
  • IPIC Delray Beach, 25 SE Fourth Ave., Delray Beach; 561-359-5844
• Vegso Community Resource Center: Drop off general, medical and hygiene supplies to the resource center to be sent via boat and plane to the Bahamas. For a full list and more information, email community@jlbr.org. 261 NW 13th St. in Boca Raton; 561-620-2553
• The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.
• C.R.O.S Ministries 
• The Salvation Army-Palm Beach County
• Boca Helping Hands
• Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
• 211 Palm Beach

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Broward County:

• United Way of Broward County is accepting donations for the Hurricane Dorian Fund
• Food for the Poor is collecting canned goods and diapers
• The Community Foundation, the Jewish Federation and United Way of Broward County have joined forces and launched a collaborative disaster recovery and rebuilding coalition to help support our community following Hurricane Harvey.
• The Shops at Pembroke Gardens are collecting the following items: new generators, plywood, construction materials, pop-up tents, gas cans, baby items (diapers, baby food, wipes), large boxes of sealed canned good, new blankets, cots, sleeping bags, and large unopened bags of pet food or canned pet food. NO clothing or used items will be accepted Please note that this location only accepts donations that are boxed and labeled.
• Margate – Coconut Creek Fire Rescue and Margate – Police Department are accepting the following items: water, non-perishable foods, hygiene kits (tissue, toothpaste, toothbrushes, towels, sanitary napkins), cleaning supplies (bleach, mops, brooms, garbage bags, sponges, clothes pins), disinfectants, baby food and formula, blankets, flashlights, batteries, mosquito repellent (DEET-free), first-aid kits (bandages, gauze, and tape)
• Global Empowerment Mission – The nonprofit is collecting supplies, donations and recruiting volunteers. Contact Kara Skelley, 305-458-1029.
• #IHeartBAHAMAS Relief Effort: Radio DJs Paul Castronovo and Amelia De Vita will be collecting relief items on on Friday, Sept. 6 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 527 SW 145th Terrace in Pembroke Pines.
• Press & Grind: The juicery and coffee bar are collecting donations to be sailed over to Great Abaco and Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas on Saturday, Sept. 7. Donations will be accepted through 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. Items include bottled water, clothing, toiletries, baby supplies, canned goods, can openers, batteries, and first aid supplies. Monetary donations can be sent here. Press & Grind Café, 474 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale; 954/909-5316
• Bahamas Hurricane Relief: Wild Sugarcane Co., Atlas Event Rental and The Hub Spark are teaming up to collecting sanitary napkins, tampons, diapers, wipes, deodorant, soap, towels, blankets, first aid items, insect repellent, water purification kits, flashlights, batteries and tarps for the Bahamas. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Sept. 4 to 6 at the following locations:
  • The Hub Spark, 828 NE Fourth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale
  • Atlas Event Rental Miami Showroom, 7251 NE Second Ave. #101 in Miami
• Broward County Housing Authority
• Broward Meals on Wheels
• Children'sHarbor, Inc.
• LifeNet4Families
• The Salvation Army of Broward County - an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
• Feeding South Florida
• 211 Broward

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Miami-Dade County:

• United Way of Miami-Dade is accepting donations for the Hurricane Dorian Fund
• Archdiocese of Miami is accepting donations for those affected by Dorian with 100% of donations going to relief efforts.
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Headquarters
• Miami Springs is accepting donations at the Miami Springs Community Center (1401 Westward Drive)
• Global Empowerment Mission – 340 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL (The nonprofit is collecting supplies, donations and recruiting volunteers in all three counties. Contact Kara Skelley, 305-458-1029)
• Miami-Dade County Main Library is accepting larger items such as tarps and tools
• The Town of Miami Lakes
• Habitat Broward is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity and will be helping Broward County families once the County disaster assessment effort is completed.
• Dolphin Mall will serve as collection sites for the following items: new generators, plywood, construction materials, pop-up tents, gas cans, baby items (diapers, baby food, wipes), large boxes of sealed canned good, new blankets, cots, sleeping bags, and large unopened bags of pet food or canned pet food. NO clothing or used items will be accepted Please note that this location only accepts donations that are

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National and International Organizations with Outreach Efforts for Natural Disasters Available as of September 4, 2019:

• Volunteer Florida - Volunteer Florida strengthens Florida’s communities through national service, fostering volunteerism and leveraging resources and is the lead agency for volunteerism and national service in Florida.
• Diaper Bank of Central Florida - The Diaper Bank of Central Florida strives to ensure every newborn, infant and toddler in our community is supplied with the most basic need-diapers.
• American Red Cross – American Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies.
• AmeriCares - a non-profit emergency response and global health organization.
• Convoy of Hope - a faith-based, nonprofit organization who is currently collecting donations in response to Hurricane Dorian to deliver help to those in need.
• Church World Service (CWS): CWS is processing shipments of tens of thousands of Hygiene Kits and Emergency Cleanup Buckets of vital cleaning and personal care supplies for victims of Hurricane Dorian.
• Direct Relief - a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and 70 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies.
• Evangelical Lutheran Church In America - Lutheran Disaster Response brings God’s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world.
• Feeding America - when you support Feeding America, you are helping our nationwide network of food banks deliver programs at the front line of hunger.
• GlobalGiving - the largest global crowdfunding community connecting nonprofits, donors, and companies in nearly every country, assisting nonprofits across the globe access tools, support and training they need to be more effective.
• Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
• Humane Society of the United States - The Humane Society is dedicated to creating a better future for all animals.
• Lend A Hand Bahamas - Bahamian nonprofit that seeks to bring more activities and opportunities to socio-economically disadvantaged areas of the Bahamas.
• Mennonite Disaster Service - a volunteer network of Anabaptist churches looking to gather volunteers who would like to assist with recent natural and manmade disasters.
• MercyCorps mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities
• National VoluntaryOrganiz ations Active in Disaster – NVOAD is an association of organizations that mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters, provides a forum promoting cooperation, communication, coordination and collaboration; and fosters more effective delivery of services to communities affected by disaster.
• Oxfam America, a global organization working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice.
• Salvation Army - an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
• Samaritan’s Purse - This is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.
• United Methodist Committee on Relief is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the globe. UMCOR’s work includes programs and projects in disaster response, health, sustainable agriculture, food security, relief supplies, and more.
• World Vision, is a global humanitarian organization that helps support a variety of causes, including help for victims of Hurricane Dorian.