The #1 thing you can do for displaced people is contribute money, either to GoFundMe requests or relevant mutual aid efforts. The #2 - # nonillion things you can do are to see #1.
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Exactly - gift cards, Venmo, Gofundme, mutual aid etc. most are in shock, overwhelmed and processing next steps. Basics like housing and food. Too much input rn can be overwhelming no matter how well meaning and loving the intentions.
Start digitizing photos of friends if you have them, people will want them later as they start to rebuild. Or offer to help with the nightmare of admin needed to navigate the ins co. or FEMA. Not everyone has those skills.
Yes, and...some of us just don't have the financial resources to give right now. But so very many groups need human beings to put together toiletry bags, unload donations, make deliveries, etc. Check your favorite social media sites for mutual aid opportunities. IG is especially helpful right now 🙏
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