Disaster Relief

Friday, March 2, 2012 proved to be an incredibly busy weather day as storms pushed across the Midwest, leaving a wake of destruction. On Friday alone, there were over 30 tornado outbreaks across the region, which combined with earlier storms, brought the death toll up to more than 52 people. This is an unseasonably early start to the tornado season, which traditionally peaks in late April/early May. 

On top of having a tornado rip through their town, some residents are now dealing with snow. Important items and precious memories that were potentially salvageable are now ruined by the snow and moisture. Please help us provide much needed aid to families in these areas as they begin to rebuild their lives.

As disaster strikes, your AAFP Foundation will continue a long history of providing aid through partner organizations such as Heart to Heart International and International Medical Corps.

Heart to Heart International (HHI)
Heart to Heart International is a global humanitarian organization that works to improve health and to respond to the needs of disaster victims worldwide. They offer a wide range of disaster and non-disaster volunteer opportunities both domestically and internationally, including short- and long-term volunteering and service adventures.

International Medical Corps (IMC)
IMC is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. It offers a range of disaster and non-disaster volunteer opportunities. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, IMC is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.