Hurricane Ian: How to help those in need
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Hurricane season is leaving a path of destruction through the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and now into Florida.
With Hurricane Ian now a major storm that's churning toward Florida's west coast, many are wondering how they can help.
Florida is one of the biggest vacation destinations for Pittsburghers and many local people have family there in the path of the storms.
If you're looking to give to organizations working to help those most in need, here is a list to get you started.
- American Red Cross | Hurricane Fiona | Hurricane Ian
- The Salvation Army's Hurricane Relief
- Brother's Brother Foundation -- Choose US Disasters in the dropdown menu
- Project HOPE
- World Central Kitchen
- The Humane Society of the United States
- The Sato Project
Reminder: See the Better Business Bureau's "Wise Giving Alliance" to check a charity's status before you make a donation.
The Brother's Brother Foundation will be giving out $10,000 grants to both the Harry Chapin Foodbank in Ft. Myers Florida and the Feeding Tampa Bay Foodbank following Hurricane Ian, they said.
They also plan to send truckloads of water and tarps and will support shipments of food and supplies as needed.
To donate click the link above or send a check to:
Brother's Brother Foundation
P.O. Box 645934
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-5257
Checks should be made payable to Brother's Brother Foundation. Please note US Disasters in the memo field.