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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 ...

California Wildfires

Direct Relief and Watch Duty Partner on Expanding Access to Emergency Information

December 23, 2025

Vaseline

Vaseline and Direct Relief Donate $100,000 to Support Mobile Medical Units, Expanding Skin Health Access in Los Angeles and New Orleans

December 23, 2025

Health Equity

Training the Next Generation of Health Care Workers

December 22, 2025

Operational Update

Responding to Flooding in the Pacific Northwest, Supporting Displaced Communities in South Sudan, and More

December 19, 2025

Hurricane Melissa

Carnival Horizon Delivers Direct Relief Medical Aid to Jamaica

December 18, 2025

Health

What Leadership Requires of Us Now

December 18, 2025

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