Disaster Relief

In times of a natural disaster or tragic event, UJA-Federation of New York and its beneficiary agencies are able to provide quick and effective disaster relief. Within hours of the earthquake in Japan on March 11, 2011, for example, we mobilized support for our Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, which has raised $247,000 to date.

Throughout the decade, we have provided disaster relief in response to tragedies that shocked our nation — and the world.

• Within minutes of the attacks on 9/11, our beneficiary agencies established emergency relief centers and temporary shelter to provide disaster relief to the thousands of people who poured into the streets from the World Trade Center. In the following months and years, our network provided critical bereavement counseling, trauma treatment, and legal assistance. View resources.
• In the aftermath of the South Asian tsunami in 2004, we provided the funds and expertise to help rebuild entire communities. 
• In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, we raised $5 million for disaster relief, and have sent hundreds of volunteers every year to help residents build new homes. 
• In response to the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, we immediately raised $700,000 for search-and-rescue efforts, food, water, and other emergency care.
• In December 2010, we established a special fund to help communities in northern Israel cope with the emotional and physical devastation of the country’s largest, and deadliest, wildfire.

When you give to UJA-Federation, you support a network of more than 100 beneficiary agencies that are ready and can respond quickly — and effectively — to any crisis.

Learn how to donate or make an online donation today.