Join the global movement and be a spark for change! 

This Giving Tuesday, so many people around the world aren’t dreaming of holiday presents or a festive get together – but simply clean drinking water, safe shelter or a warm meal. You have the power to make that dream a reality by giving today.

For 15 years, CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) has stood with communities during their darkest moments. From Haiti to Sudan, Ukraine to Jamaica, and across the U.S., we’re reaching families impacted by natural disasters, war, displacement, or food insecurity. Join us this Giving Tuesday to support families in need – we’ll make sure your donation goes where it’s needed most!

YOUR IMPACT

$50

At $1 a seedling, your gift plants 50 seedlings in Haiti — mangroves, cashew, tamarind, and more—while covering the local labor to get them in the ground. Each seedling restores degraded land, fights erosion, and helps feed families. 

$100

Provides vocational training for young entrepreneurs in Ukraine. Restoring livelihoods restores much-needed stability for families after nearly four years of war. 

$250

Supplies the durable tarps families need to cover damaged homes after Hurricane Melissa. Families can’t wait—your support protects their homes now and keeps them safe until they can rebuild. 

$500

Covers an entire winter season’s worth of firewood and heating materials for a family in Ukraine. 

Our Global Reach

You’ll find CORE on the frontlines of climate disasters, conflicts, and health crises globally. We work side by side with impacted communities to provide critical relief that meets their unique needs and give families vital tools so they can be self-sufficient in the face of future crises. Your gift today is a lifeline for the most vulnerable families.  

HURRICANE MELISSA

Restoring safe shelter and road access for communities in Jamaica and Haiti is essential.

LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES

We’re committed long-term to help families get back home.  

UKRAINE

Ukrainians are rebuilding their lives, one job, one school, one hospital at a time.

SUDAN

Women and children urgently need essential resources and medical care.

HURRICANE HELENE

We’re rebuilding homes to be stronger and more resilient than before.   

Our Impact

13.5 million

people served  

5 continents  

40 emergency
responses

F.A.Q

As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve included a few friendly reminders to help you make a year-end gift that meets the IRS guidelines for a 2025 tax deduction:   

  • Checks mailed via USPS must be postmarked by December 31, 2025. The postmark date is used as your gift date. 
  • Online gifts must be made by 11:59pm PST on December 31, 2025.
  • Please note that Tuesday, December 30 is the last business day of the year.  For expedited processing, we encourage you to make your gift online. 

Yes, CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax deductible. The tax ID for CORE is 27-1703237. Consider making a gift today from your portfolio of appreciated stock, Donor-Advised Fund, or IRA account. Not only are these gifts tax-smart but they help your generosity go further!  Visit our Ways to Give Page to learn more.

By becoming a monthly donor, you’re not just contributing to a cause—you’re joining a community of dedicated supporters who are committed to making a meaningful difference. For as little as $25 a month, your regular support will fund essential programs, create lasting change, and expand our reach.

If you have questions around our programs or would like to make a gift over the phone, please contact a member of our Development Team at [email protected].

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