ActionAid International Strategic Crisis Fund, 1420 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005, 202-370-9912 (May 13, 2008) - ActionAid is responding to the earthquake that struck China on May 12 and is working closely with partners on the ground in the region. ActionAid field staff in China reached some of the hardest-hit villages to assess the damage. Based on these assessments, ActionAid will work with local partners list the goods that are required for local relief work and start to distribute the goods for immediate disaster relief. At this moment, no money is allocated for housing and building construction. ActionAid is committed to continuing our work in the region through the long period of recovery that lies ahead. ActionAid is accepting gifts in kind to assist with transportation in the form of travel vouchers, airfare or airmiles.
	American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee China Earthquake Relief, PO Box 530, 132 East 43rd St., New York, NY, 10017, 212-687-6200 (May 14, 2008) - The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has opened a mailbox to collect funds for victims of the earthquake that struck Wenchuan County in south west China’s Sichuan Province on Monday, May 12, 2008.
	American Red Cross China Earthquake Relief or International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013, 1-800-HELP NOW (May 22, 2008) - The American Red Cross is supporting the relief efforts of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) with a contribution of $10 million. Immediately after the earthquake struck, the RCSC mobilized thousands of employees and volunteers to search and rescue, provide medical care to the injured, and distribute tents, blankets, food, water and other essential items to survivors. Now, the RCSC is also providing psychosocial support and helping families separated by this disaster reconnect. The American Red Cross is in contact with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the RCSC and is prepared to send additional financial support, relief supplies and personnel as needed.
	AmeriCares China Earthquake, 88 Hamilton Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902, 800-486-4357 (May 22, 2008) - An AmeriCares shipment of needed aid to the earthquake-affected regions of China is expected to land Saturday in Chengdu, the capital of the hard-hit Sichuan Province. The shipment contains medicines and medical supplies as well as 5,000 blankets. Our emergency response experts are on the ground in China to coordinate distribution. AmeriCares has also offered to contribute a field hospital to the relief efforts, and our emergency response team continues to meet with local non-governmental organizations to assess the health care needs of victims and to coordinate our emergency response efforts with local and international charities. To help support our continued efforts, visit www.americares.org or call 800-486-HELP.
	ADRA China Earthquake Fund, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904, 1-800-424-ADRA (2372) (May 22, 2008) - ADRA’s emergency response efforts are centered in Jiulong town, Sichuan Province, and surrounding villages where approximately 12,000 people received direct assistance. Relief supplies include water, food baskets, tents, and tarpaulins, Boxes of medical aid have also been distributed to the medical center in Jiulong, in addition to 4,000 tents for 16,000 beneficiaries. ADRA is accepting financial contributions to help the communities affected by this disaster. Donations can be made securely at www.adra.org or by calling 1-800-424-ADRA (2372)
	Baptist World Aid China Relief, 405 N. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046, 703-790-8980 (May 14, 2008) - BWAid Rescue24 has offered their medical team and search and rescue team to China officials and are awaiting word to go. Baptist World Aid will be sending any designated funding for earthquake survivors to the Amity Foundation in China who have their relief people in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, organizing relief efforts.
	Church World Service 28606 Phillips Street, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515, 800-297-1516 (May 13, 2008) - CWS issued a $200,000 appeal to support its local partner, Amity Foundation, which is already at work in the earthquake zone. CWS and Amity are providing food, drinking water and emergency shelter to those affected. Long-term recovery plans include re-building 600 houses, 10 schools, five hospitals and several potable water supplies.
	Episcopal Relief and Development Emergency Relief Fund, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058, 800-334-7627 ext. 5129 (May 13, 2008) - Episcopal Relief and Development's partner in China, the Amity Foundation, an independent Chinese Christian voluntary organization, is responding to the quake. Amity has deployed staff to the affected region and is coordinating their response with local partners. With Episcopal Relief and Development's support, Amity is distributing rice, bedding and sheltering material to alleviate the suffering of 8,000 families in the provinces of Sichuan, Gansu and Sha'anxi.
	Food for the Hungry 1224 East Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 1-800-248-6437 (May 13, 2008) - Food for the Hungry is a Christian international relief and development organization providing emergency relief and sustainable development in over 26 countries. Food for the Hungry has staff in Chengdu, China, only 57 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake. Our local and international staff, along with partners such as the city of Phoenix, which teamed with Food for the Hungry during the tsunami relief, are assessing the best ways to provide immediate relief to the victims of the China earthquake.
	Gifts in Kind International 333 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-836-2121 (May 30, 2008) - Gifts In Kind International, the 8th largest charity in the U.S. and the leading charity in product donation innovation has partnered with the Chinese Embassy to coordinate in-kind relief efforts for the United States. Initial response of tents, medical supplies and other critically needed items are currently being solicited and organized. Gifts In Kind manages product donation programs for nearly half of the Fortune 500, and distributes the donations to a qualified nonprofit network of 120,000. In 2007 alone, Gifts In Kind and its affiliate network distributed nearly $750 million in newly manufactured products. Forbes Magazine and Charity Navigator have recognized Gifts In Kind as one of the most cost-efficient nonprofits. Gifts in kind of critically needed supplies are being accepted: newly manufactured only - tents, medical supplies, etc. Contact Gifts In Kind to confirm needs before sourcing or staging items.
	Giving Children Hope 8332 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621, 714-523-4454 (May 23, 2008) - Giving Children Hope is collecting monetary donations for China earthquake relief efforts. Giving Children Hope is providing pharmaceuticals, surgical gloves and trays, oxygen supplies, I.V. feeding bags, bandages and other various surgical and medical supplies. Giving Children Hope is an Orange County, California faith-based nonprofit organization engaged in domestic and international poverty alleviation through disaster relief, medical development, vocational training and advocacy.
	Habitat for Humanity International China Earthquake, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709-3498, 1-800-Habitat (May 13, 2008) - Habitat for Humanity has an existing presence in the region and is well placed to begin reconstruction efforts following the initial relief stage. A local team is headed to the area now to carry out an assessment of the damage and long-term needs. Once the situation is safe and build permits are available, Habitat for Humanity will begin rebuilding homes in partnership with local authorities and other organizations.
	Hands On Disaster Response P.O. Box 546, Carlisle, MA 01741, 617-312-2999 (July 10, 2008) - After a 6-week assessment in China we have found that Hands On Disaster Response is unable to operate with reasonable confidence of sustained government permission. If you are interested in getting involved with HODR, please consider joining Project Cedar Rapids, currently operating in Iowa, USA. Visit www.hodr.org for information on the work of over 3,000 volunteers over our past 9 projects, and to make a secure tax-deductible donation.
	Heart to Heart International Crisis Relief Fund, 401 S. Clairborne, Suite 302, Olathe, KS 66062, 866-341-GIVE (May 13, 2008) - Heart to Heart has an office and clinic in Chengdu, where the organization has worked for the past 10 years. Its medical director and staff are assisting in local relief efforts throughout the province. Heart to Heart is working closely with Sichuan health officials to assess needs for future shipments of medical aid. The organization is sending additional staff to the region in support of its local team, in Chengdu and a team of U.S.-based volunteers will be arriving shortly.
	International Medical Corps 1919 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 400, Santa Monica, CA 90404, 800-481-4462 (May 27, 2008) - The Government of China provided a list of urgently needed relief supplies on May 21, which International Medical Corps is calling to the attention of its donors. It is also seeking support for airlift and International Medical Corps staff are working through organizational networks to identify counterparts on the ground that are able to receive and distribute donations in a timely and accountable manner.
	International Orthodox Christian Charities Post Office Box 630225, Baltimore, MD 21263-0225, 1-877-803-IOCC (4622) (May 14, 2008) - IOCC will provide cash support to ecumenical organizations who are on the ground and evaluating the damage throughout the affected areas. IOCC’s cash grant will help provide emergency relief supplies for the survivors.
	International Relief Teams China Earthquake, 4560 Alvarado Canyon Road, Suite 2G, San Diego, CA 92120, 619-284-7979 (May 14, 2008) - International Relief Teams (IRT) is accepting cash donations to assist victims of the earthquake in China. Funds will be used to purchase relief supplies that will be distributed through local Chinese humanitarian agencies responding to the disaster.
	Lutheran World Relief China Earthquake, P.O. Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21298-9832, 800-597-5972 (May 13, 2008) - Lutheran World Relief plans to support the response of our partners in Action by Churches Together, likely to address immediate needs such as shelter materials and relief supplies such as rice, clean water, quilts, clothes, and medicines.
	MAP International Donor Services, PO Box 7020, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9931, 800.225.8550 (May 15, 2008) - MAP International is working with partner organizations to rush emergency medical supplies into China to help earthquake survivors. MAP and partner agencies are assessing the situation and intervening in China’s Chengdu region, near the quake's epicenter. MAP is funding relief efforts by providing antibiotics, first-aid items, water purification tablets and other medicines and emergency supplies.
	Mercy Corps China Earthquake Fund, Dept NR, PO Box 2669, Portland OR 97208, 1-800-852-2100 (May 22, 2008) - In China, Mercy Corps continues to work through local partners All China Youth Federation (ACYF) and the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) on relief and long-term programming that will best meet the needs of earthquake survivors. The agency will focus on psychosocial programming as a longer-term recovery program for children.
	Operation USA MEMO LINE: "China Earthquake 2008", 3617 Hayden Avenue, Suite A, Culver City, California 90232, 800-678-7255 (May 15, 2008) - Operation USA is responding to the emergency phase with relief supply shipments, and will respond as well to the rehabilitation phase in the reconstruction of schools and clinics.
	Oxfam America China Earthquake Relief and Recovery Fund, 226 Causeway Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02114, 800-776-9326 (May 22, 2008) - Oxfam has committed over $3.2 million to an initial response focused in Sichuan and Gansu provinces. Oxfam staff and local partners are on the ground in the quake-hit zones conducting assessments and coordinating the distribution of emergency relief supplies to survivors. Supplies include clean drinking water, portable toilets, medicine, first aid supplies, face masks, and sanitary supplies for women as well as tents, blankets, clothing, and food. Damage to infrastructure and other facilities is significant, so Oxfam is also planning and preparing for long-term rehabilitation needs. Donations to Oxfam’s China Earthquake Relief and Recovery work can be made at: https://donate.oxfamamerica.org/02/china_e
	Plan USA 155 Plan Way, Warwick, RI 02886,(800) 556 7918 (May 19, 2008) - Plan has worked in central China since 2000, including areas heavily affected by the earthquake. Plan has over 130 staff in place now, ready to help earthquake victims. Plan has worked in partnership with the Chinese government for more than a decade. Plan will contribute to the enormous recovery effort by providing psychosocial support for children and by providing post-disaster aid like food, water, shelter, medicine, hygiene kits, blankets, clothes and other relief items. Following this, Plan will be involved in repair and rebuilding of the schools, homes and other infrastructure damaged in the quake. Plan builds only according to China's “National Construction Standards", ensuring maximum safety for children in schools.
	Project HOPE 255 Carter Hall Lane, Millwood, VA 22646, 1-800-544-4673 (May 13, 2008) - Project HOPE has been in China since 1983. Currently, we have offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan, and we conduct health and medical programs on a national basis. In response to the earthquake, we are working with the MOH to identify urgent health needs; with pharmaceutical and medical supply companies to obtain donated product to meet these needs; and are seeking private donations to facilitate the shipping and delivery of this aid. As the situation evolves, we will have staff on site to help determine longer-term health needs and how Project HOPE can help with this response.
	Relief International 1575 Westwood Blvd, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90024, 310-478-1200 (May 22, 2008) - RI-China is coordinating with local organizations and universities to provide emergency assistance to victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has resulted in over 55,000 deaths in the Sichuan province of China.  RI emergency staff is currently working with local partners in Beichuan, located in the epicenter of the earthquake zone, to provide immediate emergency and long-term assistance.  The RI Rapid Emergency Deployment (RED) team is on standby at our Los Angeles headquarters to provide additional emergency assistance.  To help, please donate now to RI's Emergency Response Fund (ERF). The ERF is RI's revolving emergency fund, drawn upon only for emergencies throughout the world, such as the current crisis in China.
	Salvation Army World Service Office International Disaster Relief Fund, PO Box 630728, Baltimore, MD 21263-0728, 1-800-SAL-ARMY (May 27, 2008) - The Salvation Army is actively participating in the disaster relief effort in Sichuan, China. A disaster assessment team was dispatched immediately from Hong Kong to review the situation and to coordinate its efforts with the Chinese government relief operation. Immediately upon arrival in the affected area the assessment team began distributing rice, biscuits and drinking water. The initial report is that the devastation is massive. The most urgent needs are for drinking water and water purification pills, surgical masks, food and tents. The Salvation Army will continue to work alongside the Chinese government relief program for as long as the situation dictates, providing food, water, and spiritual support to those survivors who are not only suffering from the loss of their homes and belongings but also, in so many cases, the loss of loved ones.
	Save the Children USA Earthquake Response, 54 Wilton Road, Westport, CT 06880, 800-728-3843 (June 5, 2008) - Save the Children is preparing to establish child-friendly spaces and temporary classrooms for primary schools in earthquake-affected communities in China. Working alongside the local Red Cross, Save the Children plans to establish 30 temporary child-friendly spaces in Deyang, Mianzhu and Mianyang Prefectures in Sichuan Province. These child-friendly spaces will create a sense of normalcy and provide a safe place for children to play, learn and socialize. These areas also will help to support parents and caregivers while they seek assistance, recover from the grief of losing family and friends, and start to rebuild their lives. Save the Children staff members have already established one child-friendly space in Mianzhu Stadium camp.
	United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) International Disaster Response, China Earthquake #982450, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087, 800-554-8583 (May 13, 2008) - UMCOR is responding to the China earthquake by working through its partner, Amity Foundation, which had members working in the affected area just hours after the earthquake. The anticipate response includes food, medicine, water and shelter.
	U.S. Fund for UNICEF 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, 1-800-4-UNICEF (May 22, 2008) - The Government of China has organized a high level mission to Sichuan - with support from UNICEF - to provide immediate psycho-social assistance for children suffering emotional trauma following the major earthquake that struck the region on May 12.
	World Emergency Relief China Earthquake, P.O. Box 131570, Carlsbad, CA 92013, 888-484-4543 (May 22, 2008) - World Emergency Relief is providing emergency aid for Chinese earthquake victims. WER’s global offices air freighted 2,700 flashlights (with batteries) into the disaster region, and is securing sturdy rubber-soled shoes that will help protect survivors from infections, parasites and soil-transmitted diseases. WER is strategizing our Hong Kong-based crisis counseling teams who will work directly with other psychological care-givers at the disaster sites. The crisis teams will help both survivors and emergency personnel deal with grief and other challenges that occur in disaster situations. WER is accepting monetary donations, and goods like medicine, food and tents. Please donate now and help WER save innocent earthquake victims by visiting http://wer-us.org/donation_center/08china_eq_wd.htm
	World Relief 7 E Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, 800-535-5433 (May 19, 2008) - World Relief is responding to meet basic needs of those affected by the earthquake through local partners.
	World Vision China Earthquake Disaster Response Fund, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063-9716, 888.56.CHILD (24453) (May 13, 2008) - World Vision has a team on the ground and is providing blankets and tents to 10,000 people to start, while assessing what other survival items are most urgently needed. The agency is appealing for $1 million in donations to provide the most immediate assistance to children and families affected, but this need could rise based on what is required in the first 30 days of World Vision's response.