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Full Resource Name:
Center for International Disaster Information
Address
4100 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 276-1914
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
General Information
Hours:
Varies
Intake Process:
Call
Program Fees:
No Fees
Eligibility:
All
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Miscellaneous
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Date of Official Change:
January 21, 2010
Legal Status:
Private, Non-Profit
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
4100 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
Mailing
4100 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(703) 276-1914