After Hurricane Helene and Amid Increased Need, Free Clinic in Western North Carolina Opens Medical Hub
FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA — During a visit earlier this year, the new 16,000-square-foot location of Vecinos Community Health Hub was buzzing with life. “You can hear the excitement in the hallways,” said Marianne Martinez, CEO of Vecinos, a free and charitable clinic serving patients in western North Carolina. “The staff and patients are happy to […]
Supporting First Responder Community Health Centers, Mobile Health, and More
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 328 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 17 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 4.7 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week include rare disease therapies, diabetes management medications, pharmaceutical-grade refrigeration units, surgical supplies, field medic packs for first responders, […]
Direct Relief Accepts 2025 Seoul Peace Prize for Global Humanitarian Impact
SEOUL, South Korea – Direct Relief today formally accepted the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, one of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, in recognition of the organization’s unwavering commitment to aiding people affected by poverty, disasters, and conflict. “Peace is not just about the absence of conflict, but the presence of dignity, opportunity, and hope […]
California Fire Relief
As a California-based disaster relief and medical assistance organization, Direct Relief has responded to wildfires in California and throughout the U.S. for decades, and is currently supporting recovery efforts in Los Angeles following devastating fires. In response to the L.A. fires, Direct Relief provided more than $8 million in financial and material aid in the […]
Emergency Response Ongoing as Texas Flood Impacts Continue
As new rains complicate search and recovery efforts and expand flooding to new areas, Direct Relief is working to provide first responders and health organizations with support. A new wave of heavy rainfall and river flooding in central Texas left dozens in need of rescue, and temporarily halted emergency responders’ search for victims, which has […]
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