Monday's earthquake in Italy has left thousands of residents injured and/or without homes. There isn't much we can do to prevent natural disasters of this caliber from happening, but there is plenty we can do to help repair the damage and save lives.
The American Red Cross has made a $50,000 donation to their sister society, the Italian Red Cross, to to help with relief efforts. Here's the impact they're making on the ground:
- * 5 mobile kitchens are distributing about 14,000 meals per day
* Teams of volunteer doctors and nurses are providing medical aid and assistance at the 4 medical posts
* 30 Italian Red Cross ambulances are helping move and evacuate affected people
* 2 Italian Red Cross tents are providing first aid services
* Italian Red Cross psychological teams are helping families hit by the tragedy deal with the emotional toll
You can support the American Red Cross by choosing them as your Cause on SocialVibe. Their most recent goal of $1,000 has 139 days left - the money you help raise will provide food, shelter and other vital aid to disaster victims.
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