CWS Emergency Response Fund


In an instant, families can lose everything. That is why when disaster strikes, CWS supports the most vulnerable communities in their time of greatest need. You can remind our neighbors on their journey from response to recovery, that they are never alone.
CWS Emergency Response Fund

 CWS supports the most vulnerable communities in their time of greatest need. You can remind our neighbors on their journey from response to recovery, that they are never alone.


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When disaster and conflict strike, the CWS Emergency Response Fund supports vulnerable communities in their time of greatest need

On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm. On October 9, while many communities were still reeling from the massive destruction caused by Helene, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a dangerous Category 3 storm, leaving significant damage and flooding in its wake as it cut through the state and moved offshore.

The initial aftermath of both storms whipped up tornadoes and cut power for millions of people across several states, putting millions more at risk of flooding. The devastation of Hurricane Milton comes less than two weeks after Helene tore through the region, breaking the record for the shortest amount of time between two major hurricanes in Florida. 

CWS is actively participating in National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) calls to stay informed on the storm’s progression. Additionally, CWS is responding to initial inquiries from partners in Florida in need of Emergency Cleanup Buckets.

By contributing to CWS’ Emergency Response Fund, your contributions ensure that we can provide critical and life-saving resources to our neighbors when it’s most needed.

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Read how your support powers those affected by Helene


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See how CWS responds hours and days after an emergency


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CWS Responds to Back-to-Back Hurricanes Helene and Milton with Lifesaving Support


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About the CWS Emergency Response Fund

In the days immediately following a catastrophic disaster, CWS provides cleanup buckets, kits and vital supplies to help impacted people begin to clear up what was left behind. In the U.S. and around the world CWS works with trusted local community-based organizations to reach the most vulnerable communities, including immigrants and refugees, to provide the support these families need. When war, conflict and violence force families to flee their homes in search of safety, CWS provides emergency support along the journey and connects them with vital services to rebuild their lives.

The road to recovery is often long and challenging. That’s why after attention fades, CWS works to ensure that affected communities continue to receive the help they need by providing support to community long-term recovery groups. The Emergency Response Fund allows us to quickly respond to emergencies as soon as they occur. By standing with CWS, you can remind our neighbors on the journey from response to recovery to thriving, they are never alone.