Growing Number of Companies Opt for Locally Driven Hurricane Relief Efforts, Reports GlobalGiving
In response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, a growing number of companies are choosing to support locally driven relief and recovery efforts.
GlobalGiving, a U.S. nonprofit, thoroughly vets local charities around the world and connects them to with individual and corporate donors. After Hurricane Harvey, GlobalGiving reports a 139% increase in small and medium-sized companies that have opted to support local disaster relief efforts.
Although some larger companies are directing their funds to local organizations, many U.S. corporations that have responded to Hurricane Harvey are still giving to large disaster agencies[2]. This is despite growing evidence that companies that support local relief efforts can save lives, reduce the threat of disasters, engage their own employees, and strengthen affected communities now and in the future, according to “The Future of Disaster Philanthropy,” a research paper produced by GlobalGiving and The Conference Board. ...