Geography
To how many states does Direct Relief send aid?
All 50!
In what year did William Zimdin, an Estonian immigrant who had amassed significant wealth in prewar Europe, begin sending thousands of relief parcels containing food, clothing, and medicines to relatives, friends, and former employees who were rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of World War II?
A. 1948
B. 1958
C. 1963
(hint AFTERMATH OF WWII)
1948
In the fall, Y4DR traditionally raises money for what?
To pay the salary of Nurse Nancy, a nurse at L'Ecole de Choix in Mirebalais, Haiti.
Direct Reliefs mission is to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to …
A. politics
B. religion
C. ability to pay
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What cold-chain medication is commonly prescribed to diabetics?
Insulin
Which American logistics company provides millions of dollars of free shipping to Direct Relief?
FedEx
Why did Direct Relief change it's name from Direct Relief INTERNATIONAL to Direct Relief?
In order to symbolize that Direct Relief works both internationally and domestically.
In the Spring Y4DR raises money this way.
An all school flower drive
Direct Relief makes this vitamin to give to pregnant mothers.
Prenatal Vitamins
What medication does Direct Relief provide to facilities responding to the Opioid Epidemic?
Naloxone
In how many countries is DR active:
A. 40-59
B. 60-89
C. More than 90
Over 90 Countries
When did DR move into this new building?
2018
About how much money did we make for Direct Relief with our flower drive last year?
A. $12,000
B. $22,000
C. $50,000
$22,000! We did make $50K the year of the Thomas Fire and mudslides.
When a hurricane is forecast what does DR do?
Preposition medical supplies to its partners.
What is the disease that you can get from drinking contaminated water? Hint: The largest outbreak of this disease has happened in Yemen over the past several years.
Cholera
Does Direct Relief help clinics in Santa Barbara?
Yes! The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and about 40 other nonprofit organizations.
Presently, what is DR’s rating on Charity Navigator?
1. 100
2. 98.23
3. 97
98.23
How long has Y4DR been running?
12 Years
Name something that might be in a hurricane preparedness pack.
These kits included antibiotics, essential first aid items and medicines to manage chronic conditions, like heart disease and diabetes.
If a doctor/hospital is not available to a pregnant woman, what type of medical professional can help safely deliver a baby?
A midwife
Where does Direct Relief get most of its money?
A. Individual donors
B. Corporations
C. US Government
D. Foundations
A. Individual donors!
3!
Name a way that we could improve our clubs.
Any idea is a good idea (almost)!
Name something that Direct Relief has done or supplied to help with California Wildfires.
Direct Relief is providing N-95 masks, medicine, and other resources to healthcare agencies and first responders in wildfire-affected communities across California. Direct Relief maintains a standing inventory of items needed during wildfires, such as N-95 masks and respiratory medications.
What is the name of a scary infectious and often fatal disease that results in fever and severe internal bleeding that is highly contagious through infected bodily fluids such as sweat, blood, and saliva, and remains infectious even after death. There is presently no medical cures. Hint: There is an outbreak of this disease in the Democratic Replublic of Congo.
Ebola