Individuals: How You Can Help AmeriCares
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 The World Health Organization estimates one-third of the world’s population (approximately 2 billion people) lack access to essential medicines. That’s where AmeriCares comes in.
In
times of epic disaster, daily struggle or civil conflict, AmeriCares restores
health and saves lives by delivering donated medicines, medical supplies and
humanitarian aid to people in need around the world and here at home. For
almost 30 years, AmeriCares work has been characterized by caring, passion,
competence, timely response, and the effective delivery of aid and saving lives. Since its founding, AmeriCares has delivered over $10
billion in aid to 164 countries.
AmeriCares
is a different kind of charity, built with a different kind of business
model. We partner with leaders in the
pharmaceutical and medical equipment industries who donate tons of free
medicines, medical supplies and emergency relief supplies. Then AmeriCares
delivers those lifesaving cargos to an established and trusted network
of locally based clinics, hospitals, and health care providers around the world who use it
where it is needed most. Because of our time-tested,
cost-effective, and experience-driven model, the impact of the
contributions of supporters is multiplied many, many times over. Historically,
for every $1 donated we are able to deliver $25 in humanitarian relief to
people in need.
The help we receive from supporters like you is what makes all of AmeriCares life-saving work possible.
Thank you for your generosity. Please take a moment to:
AmeriCares is grateful for individual contributions in any amount. Contributions can be made by check, credit card or pledges. You may also wish to make a donation in the name of friends and loved ones. AmeriCares also has comprehensive Gift Planning and Stock Donation programs. You may also have the opportunity to double, or even triple, your gift through your employer's Matching Gift Program.
Financial contributions are critical to our relief efforts. AmeriCares accepts no government funding; we rely upon private contributions to support our mission. Donor dollars help us with transport and delivery, support the complex logistics involved with getting valuable equipment from one place to another, and purchase medicines when product donations are not available.
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