Advancing Global Health and Sustainability
Tropical Storm Harvey, Houstion, TX
Emergency Donations
Compassion
Natural disasters and humanitarian crises trigger our compassion and desire to help. When we see images of suffering, we want to take action.
Action
Meeting local needs requires waiting for the people directly impacted by the disaster or first responders to take the lead and tell us what they need so that we prevent the "second disaster" created by the challenge of disposing of unwanted donations of medical supplies.
How To Help
Donate Money - A little cash goes a long way!
Unlike material donations, cash involves no transportation costs, shipping delays, or customs fees. It also enables relief organizations to spend more time providing aid by spending less time managing goods."
Please consider donating to MSA Accredited MSROs, professional humanitarian aid organizations, and local organizations responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
Partner with Accredited MSROs.
MSA-accredited MSROs, their donation partners, and other stakeholders respond to emergencies both in the United States and globally. They provide donations that meet the MSA Code of Conduct Standards and support World Health Organization guidelines. Experienced MSROs are equipped with the expertise and partnerships necessary to collect, assess, store, manage, and ship donated products to where they are needed, when they are needed.
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Hurricane Helene
10/05/24 - MedSurplus Alliance Response: As the aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to unfold, we want to update you on how the MedSurplus Alliance (MSA) and our MSRO partners are responding to this evolving situation. In line with MSA's commitment to effective disaster relief, we prioritize listening to the needs of local communities and first responders before providing assistance. This ensures we avoid the "second disaster" of overwhelming these areas with unwanted donations, which can create logistical challenges. At this stage, MSA-accredited Medical Surplus Recovery Organizations (MSROs) are focusing on providing cash grants. These grants empower local organizations to address their most urgent rebuilding needs, including the provision of medical supplies and equipment when appropriate. As the situation soon shifts from response to recovery, MSROs will fulfill supply requests from trusted responders to support nonprofits in the impacted region. Our Kits4Life team is also actively exploring how to best contribute to long-term recovery efforts. We will continue to monitor on-the-ground needs and provide thoughtful, effective assistance as the situation evolves. In the meantime, if you're aware of any impacts on your clinical trial sites or local organizations, please let us know how we can support their rebuilding efforts. We deeply value your partnership and welcome any suggestions or questions you may have. Please feel free to reach out at any time.