Disaster Relief Update 2013 Typhoon Haiyan AARP Foundation
Disaster Relief Update, 2013 Typhoon Haiyan - AARP Foundation Disaster Relief
We continue to thank our generous donors for their support during this emergency.
2013 Typhoon Haiyan
When Typhoon Haiyan made its devastating landfall in November 2013, it killed thousands and left millions of people homeless or at risk of disease and malnutrition. Relief organizations acted quickly to provide meals, medical care, shelter, and other forms of support to those in need — and today, they're still there, helping families rebuild.Campaign Facts
Date: November 2013 Amount Raised: $565,000 AARP & AARP Foundation Match: $500,000 Total Donated Amount Distributed: $1.56 Million Thanks to the more than 8,300 other compassionate supporters, we raised over $565,000 for our Typhoon Haiyan emergency fund — and with a matching gift of $500,000 from AARP and AARP Foundation, we were able to provide more than $1 million in aid for affected communities. These funds went to the following organizations, which worked hard to deliver meals, repair homes, and restore hope to thousands of people — often with a special focus on helping older adults, who were especially vulnerable during this crisis. worked with the (COSE) to distribute food, water, hygiene kits, and shelter materials and to set up helpdesks to direct seniors to essential services. partnered with local organizations to provide short-term assistance, such as food distribution, and to work on longer-term recovery efforts. worked to rebuild homes and connected older adults with food and medical assistance in hard-hit regions. provided medical support and new homes to affected seniors and their families. provided basic sustenance to people located in some of the most remote areas of the Philippines.We continue to thank our generous donors for their support during this emergency.