October 9, 2018–The death toll in Indonesia has risen to 1,944, and more than 5,000 people are missing and presumed dead. Operation USA is continuing to monitor the situation and assess opportunities to aid community-based partners with in-kind materials or cash grants where possible. For the latest news, click here. September 30, […]
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Dear Friends, As we begin our 40th year, I sincerely thank you for your continued support of Operation USA. I know that in today’s world there are many organizations and causes worthy of your attention, involvement and investment, in disaster relief and beyond. As climate change continues to intensify the impact of major
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Los Angeles-based non-governmental agency seeking donations as massive storm makes landfall Los Angeles, Calif., September 13, 2017—Operation USA, a Los Angeles-based international relief agency, today announced plans to assess damage and deliver aid to community-based partners in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. The agency will deliver both in-kind recovery aid—relief materials, cleanup supplies, and
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Operation USA has enthusiastically supported the Awesome Girls program in Louisiana since Hurricane Katrina struck the area in 2005. In an environment focused on fun and connecting with peers, the program’s initiatives are aimed at nurturing the participating girls, building resilience and fostering life-affirming behavior. Last January, we sent the Awesome Girls to see
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“Men anpil chay pa lou. (Many hands make the load lighter.)” – Haitian Proverb January 11, 2017 A statement from our CEO & President, Richard Walden: “In our nearly 40 years working here in the US and around the globe, we have been privileged to spend time hand in hand with
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The holidays are a busy time of year for most families. At OpUSA, know that giving back is often just one more item on a long “to do” list during the holiday season. That’s why this year we’re making it easier than ever to support our programs! Here are four easy ways to give back
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Operation USA is currently responding to an unprecedented series of disasters. Your holiday donations help bolster our capacity to continue serving all areas in need into 2018. We thank you for your generosity. CLICK HERE TO ORDER HOLIDAY CARDS NOW All gifts at this time support: -Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts in Texas
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” -Martin Luther King, Jr. Dear Friends, At Operation USA, we’ve spent nearly 40 years responding to disasters here in the United States and abroad. We’ve seen communities completely devastated by earthquakes, tornadoes, wildfires, hurricanes, typhoons, tsunamis and floods. We’ve worked
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Los Angeles-based non-governmental agency implores public to donate while responding to five major disasters within three weeks Los Angeles, Calif., September 21, 2017—Operation USA, a Los Angeles-based international relief organization, today issued a plea to the public for donations after a record-breaking five major disasters have impacted areas of the United States and Mexico
At Operation USA, we know that disasters aren’t always the result of weather phenomena or other circumstances beyond control. Too often, in too many places, crises and disasters are born from violent acts at the hand of mankind. The effects of man-made disasters are just as devastating and last just as long as those caused
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