Stamford, Conn. – April 7, 2021 – Americares, a health-focused relief and development organization, is tapping into the power of music to reinforce the continued importance of COVID-19 safety precautions with a campaign featuring original music and choreography. As vaccines roll out across the nation and states relax restrictions, the music and dance-based public health education campaign puts safety precautions at the center of pop culture. The “Wear a Mask” campaign encourages the continued adherence to COVID safety protocols, pairing an infectious melody with an entertaining dance—and scientific evidence.

Stamford, Conn. – March 31, 2021 – MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists, has generously donated $1 million to support Americares health programs for people affected by poverty or disaster. The funds will be used to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from future emergencies; increase access to critical medicine and medical supplies; and improve and expand clinical services around the world.

Bridgeport, Conn. – March 24, 2021 – Americares announced today it has been awarded $2.6 million from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy at free and charitable clinics across the country. U.S. Rep. Jim Himes joined Americares President and CEO Christine Squires for the announcement at the Fred Weisman Americares Free Clinic in Bridgeport, Conn.

Stamford, Conn. – March 10, 2021 – Americares has delivered over $23 million in aid to support displaced families, refugees and host communities affected by 10 years of deadly conflict in Syria, which have created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

Stamford, Conn. – Feb. 23, 2021 – As COVID-19 infected millions around the world and forced families into isolation, Americares launched into action, responding in more than 30 countries with critically needed protective gear and training for frontline health workers. Since launching its response last February, the health-focused relief and development organization has dedicated every resource to ensure health workers stay safe and can continue their lifesaving work.

Stamford, Conn. – Feb. 19, 2021 – Americares is preparing emergency shipments of bottled water, medicine and relief supplies for Texas families and local health centers affected by the severe winter weather that has wreaked havoc across the state.

Stamford, Conn. – Feb. 19, 2021 – Americares is preparing emergency shipments of bottled water, medicine and relief supplies for Texas families and local health centers affected by the severe winter weather that has wreaked havoc across the state.

Stamford, Conn. – Feb. 11, 2021 – Americares and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, today announced the results of a new ground-breaking research study that found integrating mental health services in non-communicable disease prevention programs reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease among Syrian refugees and host populations in Jordan.

Stamford, Conn. – Jan. 15, 2020 – Actor, Director, Producer and Americares Board Member Tony Goldwyn will host an Americares virtual volunteer event on Monday, Jan. 18, to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service. #Heroes4Health Unite: Be an Americares COVID-19 Hero will take place at 1:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. PT via Zoom.