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$257,978 in Mental Health Grants Help Disaster Survivors Cope
United States
02/02/12
As part of its 2011 U.S. Disaster Recovery Initiative, AmeriCares has awarded four grants totaling $257,978 to provide crucial mental health and case management services to help disaster survivors in New York, Alabama, and South Dakota
Spotlight on: Manna Ministries Medical Clinic – Picayune, Mississippi
United States
01/24/12
Manna Ministries Medical Clinic -- one of 400-plus safety net clinics supported by AmeriCares -- is a free clinic in southwestern Mississippi. Since 2010, AmeriCares has donated more than $450,000 in medicines and medical supplies to the clinic, including devices and medications for patients with diabetes, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
More than $600,000 in 2011 U.S. Disaster Grants Awarded
United States
12/28/11
To help communities across America still struggling to recover from tornadoes, storms, and flood-related devastation, AmeriCares has awarded more than $600,000 in disaster recovery grants to 13 nonprofit organizations in eight states.
Spotlight on: People’s City Mission - Lincoln, Nebraska
United States
12/16/11
People’s City Mission in Lincoln Nebraska is one of more than 400 U.S. free clinics supported by AmeriCares. Since July 2010, AmeriCares has supported the clinic’s work with eight shipments of aid including medications and medical supplies worth over $70,000.
Spotlight on: Free Clinic Partner, Wheeling Health Right
United States
11/22/11
Wheeling Health Right, one of more than 400 clinics in AmeriCares partner network, is a free clinic serving nearly 20,000 of West Virginia's uninsured each year. AmeriCares supports the clinic with medical aid and educational materials to help patients in need better manage their chronic respiratory diseases and live longer, healthier lives.
First AmeriCares U.S. Disaster Relief Grants Awarded
United States
11/10/11
The first three AmeriCares U.S. Disaster Recovery Grants have been allocated to help storm-damaged communities in upstate NY, flood victims in North Dakota and a clinic in tornado-ravaged Joplin, MO. AmeriCares grants of up to $100,000 are being awarded for health-related recovery projects with an emphasis on medical and dental care for the uninsured, mental health and psychosocial support services, as well as preparedness for future disasters.
New Emergency Aid Shipped to Help Storm and Wildfire Victims
United States
09/23/11
As part of a prolonged U.S. disaster relief operation, AmeriCares delivered three new shipments of emergency aid to help storm and wildfire victims, and continues its $500,000 recovery grant program to support communities in need.
In Irene’s Destructive Wake, Recovery Underway
United States
08/29/11
In the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, AmeriCares is working with partners to prepare a targeted response to help families in communities hard hit by the violent storm.
AmeriCares in America: $2.7 Million in U.S. Disaster Relief
United States
08/18/11
In the first six months of 2011, America was hit hard by disaster, including deadly tornado outbreaks, massive flooding, wildfires and drought. AmeriCares responded immediately and has delivered over $2.7 million in aid for survivors in 13 states.
Helping Uninsured in U.S. Get Health Care
United States
07/13/11
AmeriCares and AstraZeneca are helping health clinics across the United States treat chronically ill patients. AstraZeneca donation of $5 million in prescription medications meets critical need in AmeriCares U.S. Medical Assistance Program
Millions in Aid to Help Survivors in a Deadly Tornado Year
United States
07/01/11
Tornadoes have claimed more than 520 lives so far in 2011, making it one of the deadliest tornado years in U.S. history. Tens of thousands are homeless, and damage to property runs in the billions. Since April, 2011, AmeriCares has sent $1.4 million in medical and humanitarian aid to six states, with efforts concentrated in the hardest-hit areas of Joplin, MO, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, AK, Smithville, MS, and Sanford, NC.
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