Learn about Julie’s introduction to humanitarian aid work and read excerpts from her travel diaries in: Home Work: A Memoir Of My Hollywood Years “My trip to Southeast Asia [with Operation USA] changed me on a profound level. Whereas before, my creative work seemed the most significant pursuit, now a heightened […]
January 13, 2020–Reports from Manila today indicate that tens of thousands of people in the Philippines have fled their homes after the Taal volcano erupted this weekend. This comes on the heels of a typhoon which struck the country on Christmas Day, killing 30 and causing widespread damage. Experts fear a tsunami may also follow […]
January 13, 2020–Unprecedented seismic activity in Puerto Rico–where many islanders continue to grapple with the effects of and challenges created by Hurricane Maria in late 2017–has shaken the territory this month, causing new damage to structures and roads and a widespread power outage. A magnitude 6.4 tremor (the largest in a series of recent quakes, […]
January 6, 2020–Our thoughts are with all those in Australia grappling with catastrophic wildfires currently impacting large swaths of the country. Operation USA is monitoring the situation and assessing all potential opportunities to provide aid in the form of material supplies (e.g. masks and respiratory devices) and cash grants to community-based organizations. Our ability […]
At Operation USA, we know you have a lot on your mind during the busy holiday season. That’s why we’re making it easier than ever to support our programs this year. Read on for the all ways you can give and get involved! DONATE to SEND HOLIDAY CARDS We’ll do the work for […]