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<p>Images of the devastation and those in crisis are visible throughout all media channels. If you&#8217;re like us, you&#8217;re watching and wondering how to help from afar, wishing you could be closer to jump into action. Since traveling to affected areas often isn’t an option, and <a href="http://bit.ly/2wDgYg3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">volunteer opportunities are limited</a>, we&#8217;re shifting our focus to making an impactful donation.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2wCRYW1">Cash donations are the best way to help those in need.</a></strong> Cash donations can be used <em><strong>quickly</strong></em> by local organizations to meet immediate needs and can be used to purchase relief supplies locally, bringing revenue to the local economy. Cash donations are also versatile, meaning they can help provide whatever is needed, no matter how fast the situation changes.</li>
<li><strong>Before giving, do your research.</strong> Go online to see what organizations are doing good work in the area. Monetary donations to established relief agencies are always more beneficial to survivors and to relief operations, says the <a href="http://bit.ly/2wD7ykL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Center for International Disaster Information</a>. Choose organizations that have a strong track record for providing relief and rebuilding support.</li>
<li><strong>Consider donating now to an organization that can help during the crisis, but also consider donating to an organization that will be focused on the recovery.</strong> The immediate needs are great, but the long-term recovery is going to stretch far beyond our attention when the next story or crisis hits. Organizations that will be part of the rebuilding and recovery efforts will need our support for a long time to come.</li>
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<li>Texas Monthly — <a href="http://bit.ly/2wDolUS">Here Are Ways You Can Help People During Hurricane Harvey</a></li>
<li>CBS News — <a href="http://cbsn.ws/2wDoveW">When Disaster Relief Brings Anything But Relief</a></li>
<li>Huffington Post — <a href="http://bit.ly/2wicKHV">Here&#8217;s How To Help The Victims Of Hurricane Harvey</a></li>
<li>NPR — <a href="http://n.pr/2wDIs5n">Here&#8217;s How You Can Help People Affected By Harvey</a></li>
<li>USA Today &#8211; <a href="https://usat.ly/2h4dm0t">Hurricane Irma: How you can help</a></li>
<li>The New York Times &#8211; <a href="http://nyti.ms/2h4bpRw">How to Help Hurricane Irma Victims (And How to Avoid Scams)</a></li>
<li>World Vision &#8211; <a href="http://bit.ly/2h6Jh0p">Mexico Earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and How to Help</a></li>
<li>Global Giving &#8211; <a href="http://bit.ly/2h6WqWX">Mexico Earthquake and Hurricane Relief Fund</a></li>
<li>Missoulian &#8211; <a href="http://bit.ly/2h5WrKJ">Here&#8217;s how you can help people affected by Montana&#8217;s wildfires</a></li>
<li>Points of Light &#8211; <a href="https://ww2.pointsoflight.org/disasterresponse?utm_source=Website&amp;utm_campaign=DisasterResponse_2017&amp;utm_medium=home_hero&amp;utm_source=HandsOn+Twin+Cities+Newsletters&amp;utm_campaign=5459d2137c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_23&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_a242aabaf5-5459d2137c-34199697">Disaster Response Efforts</a></li>
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