eNews: Hurricane season starts now

How you helped us respond instantly to catastrophic flooding in Colombia, hurricane prep and more [The latest from Americares this month]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Responding to the Flooding in Cartagena, Colombia Flooding struck Colombia on May 6 after a breach of the Caregato dam. Over 300,000 residents were impacted, including Zenú Indigenous communities. These communities already face high poverty levels, inadequate access to basic services and increased vulnerability to diseases. Nearly half of the residents lack access to safe drinking water. Americares deployed a team from our Colombia office to evaluate the specific health needs of survivors in areas most affected by this catastrophe. We're also delivering hygiene kits to support the displaced population. [Learn More About Our Response]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Start of Atlantic Hurricane Season June 1 marked the start of hurricane season – and hurricane preparedness is more critical than ever as we face the escalating challenges of climate change. Now is the perfect time to ensure you and your loved ones are ready for whatever comes your way. Click below to learn more about this storm season and how to prepare. [Prepare for Hurricane Season]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Climate Is Changing. So Is Americares. New health challenges are arising, and everyone, from providers to individuals, needs to change the way they respond. But when it comes to adapting, Americares is leading the way. We’re providing the resources and knowledge to respond to everyday challenges as well as big disasters. Let’s work together! [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 4. World Refugee Day In the last seven years, 7 million people have fled poverty and instability in Venezuela. Nearly 3 million are living in Colombia. To meet their health needs, Americares operates 10 clinics in Colombia, in communities where many Venezuelans are now living. For thousands of people in Colombia – many of whom have fled violence in Venezuela – Americares clinics are a medical home, a safe and caring place. [Learn About Our Work in Colombia]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Tax-Smart Ways To Shine Gratitude on Americares This Summer Do you have an IRA, donor-advised fund, appreciated stock or cryptocurrencies? If so, we have a gift for you – an online platform that makes it easy to maximize these resources and give back to Americares. Tax-smart gifts come with advantages for you while making an immediate impact to help save lives and improve health. Take a few minutes this summer to save and give, at the same time. [Maximize Your Impact]( [Our continued efforts to bring better health to the millions of people around the world who are affected by poverty and disaster would not be possible without people like you. Will you make a gift right now to help our teams continue to respond to disasters at a moment's notice and stay on the ground for as long as they're needed to recover, restore and rebuild communites? Make a lifesaving gift.]( Americares 88 Hamilton Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 | (203) 658-9500 © 2024 Americares. All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Manage Subscription]( | [View as Webpage](