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HAITIAN RELIEF - Through four integrated programs:
1. Camp and Relocations Management,
2. Engineering and Construction,
3. Medical, and
4. Community Development,
J/P HRO supports residents in the marginalized, high-density Port-au- Prince neighborhood of Delmas 32 and surrounding areas affected by the earthquake transition to resilient, sustainable and prosperous communities.
1. Camp and Relocations Management,
2. Engineering and Construction,
3. Medical, and
4. Community Development,
J/P HRO supports residents in the marginalized, high-density Port-au- Prince neighborhood of Delmas 32 and surrounding areas affected by the earthquake transition to resilient, sustainable and prosperous communities.
How to help with the water crisis in Flint, Michigan By the Impact Your World Team, CNN
Updated 4:35 PM ET, Wed January 20, 2016
FLINT, MI - JANUARY 17: Soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard Flint prepare to give Flint residents bottled water at a fire station January 17, 2016 in Flint, Michigan. U.S. President Barack Obama declared a federal emergency in Michigan, which will free up federal aid to help the city of Flint with lead contaminated drinking water. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder requested emergency and disaster declarations after activating the National Guard to help the American Red Cross distribute water to residents. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)(CNN)Flint, Michigan, is suffering a major water crisis.
The city's water supply is contaminated with toxic levels of lead, and residents are unable to drink the water that comes through their taps.
Gov. Rick Snyder has declared a state of emergency in Flint and brought in the National Guard to help deliver water, filters, replacement cartridges and water testing testing kits.
In the meantime, there are several organizations accepting monetary donations and bottled water:
Flint Water Response Team has a list of resources available for Flint residents and places where you can donate and sign-up to volunteer.
Flint Water Fund is accepting donations to help purchase water filters and bottled water.
Flint Child Health & Development Fund will "support the delivery of critical public health, medical, and community-based services and interventions" to help children in the city who were exposed to lead in the drinking water, according to its website.
Catholic Charities of Genesee County is accepting water filters, bottled water, and donations.
The American Red Cross has volunteers distributing water testing kits, water filters and bottled water at several locations.
Team Impact Your World will continue to follow this story and update with any additional ways you can help.
Updated 4:35 PM ET, Wed January 20, 2016
FLINT, MI - JANUARY 17: Soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard Flint prepare to give Flint residents bottled water at a fire station January 17, 2016 in Flint, Michigan. U.S. President Barack Obama declared a federal emergency in Michigan, which will free up federal aid to help the city of Flint with lead contaminated drinking water. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder requested emergency and disaster declarations after activating the National Guard to help the American Red Cross distribute water to residents. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)(CNN)Flint, Michigan, is suffering a major water crisis.
The city's water supply is contaminated with toxic levels of lead, and residents are unable to drink the water that comes through their taps.
Gov. Rick Snyder has declared a state of emergency in Flint and brought in the National Guard to help deliver water, filters, replacement cartridges and water testing testing kits.
In the meantime, there are several organizations accepting monetary donations and bottled water:
Flint Water Response Team has a list of resources available for Flint residents and places where you can donate and sign-up to volunteer.
Flint Water Fund is accepting donations to help purchase water filters and bottled water.
Flint Child Health & Development Fund will "support the delivery of critical public health, medical, and community-based services and interventions" to help children in the city who were exposed to lead in the drinking water, according to its website.
Catholic Charities of Genesee County is accepting water filters, bottled water, and donations.
The American Red Cross has volunteers distributing water testing kits, water filters and bottled water at several locations.
Team Impact Your World will continue to follow this story and update with any additional ways you can help.