Geography
Does Direct Relief help clinics in Santa Barbara?
Yes! The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and about 40 other nonprofit organizations.
Direct Relief was founded in what year?
A. 1956
B. 1973
C. 1948
C. 1948
Bonus question: Where was it founded?
In the Spring Y4DR raises money this way.
An all school flower drive
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
Which American logistics company provides millions of dollars of free shipping to Direct Relief?
FedEx
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?
1948
About how much money did we make for Direct Relief with our flower drive last year?
A. $12,000
B. $22,000
C. $16,000
$16,000! Most past years we have raised about $20K but we did raise $50K the year of the Thomas Fire and mudslides.Last year we raised less because we could only deliver to schools and nursing homes.
When a hurricane is forecast what does DR do?
Preposition medical supplies to its partners.
To how many states does Direct Relief send aid?
All 50!
Presently, what is DR’s rating on Charity Navigator?
1. 100
2. 98.23
3. 97
100%
How long has Y4DR been running?
15 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.
In how many countries is DR active:
A. 40-59
B. 60-89
C. More than 90
Over 90 Countries
Where does Direct Relief get most of its money?
A. Individual donors
B. Corporations
C. US Government
D. Foundations
A. Individual donors!
Name a way that we could improve our clubs.
Any idea is a good idea (almost)!
If a doctor/hospital is not available to a pregnant woman, what type of medical professional can help safely deliver a baby?
A midwife