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Disaster Relief Posts
May 1, 2019
Salvation Army Uses New Vehicle Donation to Help Homeless and Disaster Victims
She calls herself Mama Rose. She had traveled to Colorado Springs for her brother’s funeral when she had an auto accident and didn’t have the extra cash for the repairs. Now she’s homeless, in a wheelchair, and first in line to thank volunteers from FedEx and Salvation Army for taking the time to serve a
September 20, 2018
One Year After Hurricane Maria
One year ago, Hurricane Maria swept across Puerto Rico with winds up to 155 mph, devastating the island of 3.4 million residents.
September 17, 2018
Flood of the Century Causes Devastation in India
More than 80 inches of rain have fallen in Kerala, resulting in the worst flood to hit the state in 100 years.
August 22, 2018
Bigger, Better, Colder: How Direct Relief and FedEx are Transforming the Movement of Lifesaving Medicine
When you’re one of the largest providers of humanitarian relief efforts in the world, size matters.
July 20, 2018
FedEx & IMC Respond to Ebola Outbreak in DRC
International Medical Corps continues its ongoing fight against the spread of the Ebola virus, even after significant progress has been made to contain the deadly infection plaguing the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The non-profit organization set up its portable hospitals in the DRC to help train medical staff in the field in the event
July 12, 2018
Preparing for Disaster: How Hurricane Prep Packs Can Save Lives
Find out how Direct Relief and FedEx have teamed up to help prepare vulnerable areas ahead of hurricane season.
April 26, 2018
3 Ways That Trees Help Disaster Recovery
Guest post from Arbor Day Foundation: Learn how the Community Tree Recovery Program helps areas in disaster recovery.
April 10, 2018
Relief Agency Gets Critical Supplies Across Romania
After a skiing accident left him paralyzed three years ago, 21-year-old Mihnea not only had to confront life in a wheelchair, he also faced a potentially bigger challenge – little access to the medical supplies he needed to live an independent life. Mihnea attends university in Timisoara in western Romania, 350 km from his hometown