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Direct Relief
directrelief.org
Vice President, Partnerships and Philanthropy: Dean Axelrod
(805) 879-4932
Mission
Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay.
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When Cholera hit Somaliland, many patients were unable to access early interventions and rehydration treatments due to lack of resources and transportation. Without Direct Relief’s Cholera Kit, particularly IV fluids and oral rehydration salts, 50% of our patients could have died. Direct Relief’s timely response gave us the tools and encouragement we needed to fight the outbreak.
Maximizing Your Impact: How Direct Relief Stretches Every Dollar
Direct Relief ensures 100% of every donation goes directly to delivering aid, honoring donor intent with full transparency. By leveraging billions in in-kind medical donations, the organization amplifies each dollar’s impact, delivering more aid than cash alone could achieve.
“Donors appreciate that their money is used efficiently to deliver aid where it’s needed most,” says Dean Axelrod, VP of Partnerships in Philanthropy.
Direct Relief’s commitment to accountability and transparency builds trust, giving donors confidence that their contributions directly support critical programs and those in need.
Adds Dean Axelrod, VP of Partnerships in Philanthropy: “The dream is to never have to say no.”
Key Supporters
Emma Carrasco
Adam Cooper and Melissa Fleisher
Mary M. Dwyer
Henrietta Holsman Fore and Richard Fore
Heitham Hassoun
Mark and Kim Linehan
Jay McGonigle
Harry and Jacqueline McMahon
Annalisa Pizzarello
and Robert Conway
Marla Salmon
Mark and Lynda Schwartz
Perry Siatis
Laurie Siegel and Joseph Nosofsky
Tom Strickland
Thomas and Heather Sturgess
Elizabeth A. Toro and Mark Hauser