For all of our great ShelterBox supporters, we want to start publishing updates every quarter so you know where you donations are changing lives. Thank you.
Responding to Flooding in Eastern Africa
In Ethiopia, severe flooding and conflict have forced people to leave their homes. A ShelterBox team is deployed and working to initially support 2,000 families in the overcrowded collective centers with critical supplies to help families start rebuilding their lives.
Meanwhile, across Kenya heavy rain and landslides have caused over 300,000 people to leave their homes. It could be months before families can safely return to their land. Our teams are working with the Kenyan Red Cross to import and distribute 2,000 ShelterKits to families who have lost everything.
In addition to our work in Eastern Africa, ShelterBox is responding in 10 other countries worldwide. Read more about our ongoing work around the globe: www.ShelterBoxUSA.org/news
And then we have some exceptional volunteers! Here is one of special note! Please follow the link to vote for him. Also, should you have friends in Rotary Clubs along the Mississippi or down in New Orleans, let them know that Erik will be paddling their way!
2,552 Miles for Charity
ShelterBox volunteer Erik Elsea is now in his third week of his #MississippiExpedition! Erik is realizing his dream of paddling the entire length of the Mississippi River to raise awareness for ShelterBox's mission of disaster relief. He is looking for sponsors! For $100 you can sponsor a mile on the Mississippi. See below for details.
Erik was recently nominated for the Eagle Rare Life Award. The award includes a $50,000 grand prize given to the winner’s charity of choice.
Please help him by voting daily and sharing with your friends: www.VoteForErik.com
Sponsor a mile and follow along at: www.ShelterBoxUSA.org/expedition