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Operational Update

As Severe Storm Threatens Hawai'i, Direct Relief Ready to Respond

A severe Kona storm is bringing flash-flood risk to Hawai'i. Direct Relief is coordinating with local health partners on any emerg...

California

For Patients Behind on Rent, L.A. Health Center Provides a Lifeline

St. John’s Community Health Center is tackling Los Angeles' housing crisis by connecting patients to vital rental a...

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Extreme Weather

Deadly Tornadoes Strike Communities in Michigan, Oklahoma

DETROIT — Eight people were killed after tornadoes tore through parts of Michigan and Oklahoma late last week, leaving survivors facing immediate and long-term health risks. An EF3 twister ...

Hurricane Melissa

Extreme Flooding, Landslides Expected as Hurricane Melissa Bears Down on Jamaica

October 28, 2025

Ukraine Relief

Direct Relief Surpasses $2 Billion in Aid to Ukraine

October 28, 2025

Hurricane Melissa

Direct Relief Commits $250,000, Opens Medical Inventory in Response to Hurricane Melissa

October 27, 2025

Announcements

Jennifer Lotito Joins Direct Relief as Chief External Affairs Officer 

October 27, 2025

Hurricanes

With “Increasingly Dire” Forecast, Hurricane Melissa Intensifies

October 25, 2025

Operational Update

Responding to Tropical Storm Melissa, Oxygen Needs in West Africa, and More

October 24, 2025

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