Earthquake Relief

On Monday, February 6, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Turkey and Syria. While rescue crews are working on the ground to help survivors, organizers in the D.C. region are coordinating fundraising efforts to provide support.

Please join us in collecting donations for relief efforts. Look for the blue and white boxes inside the Target Lobby.

Donations will be collected until Sunday, February 26

Local organizations coordinating donations include:

Diyanet Center of America: Donations are currently being accepted here
Adams Morgan restaurant Mezè recommends supporting AKUT, a search and rescue organization in the country
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Fund
Kahramanmaras Earthquake Relief Fund
Turkish Embassy: Drop off blankets, tents, sleeping bags, pocket warmers and winter clothing. The embassy is also requesting over-the-counter painkillers along with cold and flu medicine. Donations will be sent quickly to the country through Turkish Airlines. Donate at the Turkish Embassy, 2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC.
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is on the ground distributing meals to survivors and first responders. Donate here to support their efforts.