Center for International Disaster Information

Address

4100 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203

(703) 276-1914

http://www.cidi.org

Description:

Handled hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies. By spreading the word about inappropriate in-kind donations, as well as highlighting the negative impact that these collections have on disaster-affected countries, the Center strives to educate the public on how to respond in a useful and productive manner.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES:

- Monetary Contributions to Established Relief Agencies are Always the Most Useful Response to Disasters
- Confirm There is a Need for All Items Being Collected
- Deliver Items Only to Organizations having Local Distribution Capacity
- Donate Only to Organizations having the Ability to Transport Collected Items to the Affected Region
- Never Assume the U.S. Government or any Relief Agency Will Transport Unsolicited Relief Items Free of Charge
- Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited
- Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited

Description

Handled hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies. By spreading the word about inappropriate in-kind donations, as well as highlighting the negative impact that these collections have on disaster-affected countries, the Center strives to educate the public on how to respond in a useful and productive manner. DISASTER ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES: - Monetary Contributions to Established Relief Agencies are Always the Most Useful Response to Disasters - Confirm There is a Need for All Items Being Collected - Deliver Items Only to Organizations having Local Distribution Capacity - Donate Only to Organizations having the Ability to Transport Collected Items to the Affected Region - Never Assume the U.S. Government or any Relief Agency Will Transport Unsolicited Relief Items Free of Charge - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited

Hours

Varies

Eligibility

All

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

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    Description

    Handled hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies. By spreading the word about inappropriate in-kind donations, as well as highlighting the negative impact that these collections have on disaster-affected countries, the Center strives to educate the public on how to respond in a useful and productive manner. DISASTER ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES: - Monetary Contributions to Established Relief Agencies are Always the Most Useful Response to Disasters - Confirm There is a Need for All Items Being Collected - Deliver Items Only to Organizations having Local Distribution Capacity - Donate Only to Organizations having the Ability to Transport Collected Items to the Affected Region - Never Assume the U.S. Government or any Relief Agency Will Transport Unsolicited Relief Items Free of Charge - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited

    Hours

    Varies

    Eligibility

    All

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-2300) and related services within the Service Tree.

      General Information

      Hours:

      24/7

      Intake Process:

      Call

      Program Fees:

      No Fees

      Eligibility:

      All

      Is Shelter?

      No

      Miscellaneous

      Related Resource

      Date of Official Change:

      March 8, 2022

      Legal Status:

      Educational

      Description

      Handled hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies. By spreading the word about inappropriate in-kind donations, as well as highlighting the negative impact that these collections have on disaster-affected countries, the Center strives to educate the public on how to respond in a useful and productive manner. DISASTER ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES: - Monetary Contributions to Established Relief Agencies are Always the Most Useful Response to Disasters - Confirm There is a Need for All Items Being Collected - Deliver Items Only to Organizations having Local Distribution Capacity - Donate Only to Organizations having the Ability to Transport Collected Items to the Affected Region - Never Assume the U.S. Government or any Relief Agency Will Transport Unsolicited Relief Items Free of Charge - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited

      Hours

      Varies

      Eligibility

      All

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Call

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-2900.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Handled hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies. By spreading the word about inappropriate in-kind donations, as well as highlighting the negative impact that these collections have on disaster-affected countries, the Center strives to educate the public on how to respond in a useful and productive manner. DISASTER ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES: - Monetary Contributions to Established Relief Agencies are Always the Most Useful Response to Disasters - Confirm There is a Need for All Items Being Collected - Deliver Items Only to Organizations having Local Distribution Capacity - Donate Only to Organizations having the Ability to Transport Collected Items to the Affected Region - Never Assume the U.S. Government or any Relief Agency Will Transport Unsolicited Relief Items Free of Charge - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited

        Hours

        Varies

        Eligibility

        All

        Fees

        No Fees

        Intake Procedure

        Call

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-2300) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Geographies Served

          • Serves All Areas

          Address Listings

          Physical (Primary)

          4100 Fairfax Drive
          Arlington, VA 22203

          Mailing

          4100 Fairfax Drive
          Arlington, VA 22203

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          (703) 276-1914

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