1. Hurricane Melissa Response

After Hurricane Melissa – the strongest storm on record to hit Jamaica – tore through the Caribbean, Americares was one of the first aid organizations on the ground. With winds reaching 185 mph and catastrophic flooding, the storm devastated infrastructure, displaced over 30,000 people and damaged dozens of health care facilities.

Americares is delivering emergency medicine and supplies to survivors in the hardest-hit areas. We’ve also deployed a 16-person emergency medical team, including physicians, nurses and mental health professionals, to provide free health care and mental health to support survivors in Chester Castle, Jamaica. Read more about our ongoing response on the ground. 

2. Americares is Responding in the Philippines

In the last three months, the Philippines has been severely impacted by 3 typhoons and 2 major earthquakes. These compounding disasters have destroyed homes, roads and displaced thousands of people. Americares staff in the Philippines responded immediately in September when the first typhoon struck. We continue to  support local health systems and impacted communities with medicines, doctors and nurses, tents, clean water and other relief items.

3. 5X Your Impact Ahead of Giving Tuesday

In honor of Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to offer exclusive early access to our match opportunity: For a limited time, a generous donor can 500% match your tax-deductible gift to Americares!

That means every dollar you give will go FIVE times as far to help deliver medicine, emergency supplies and critical aid to communities that need it most, like the thousands working to rebuild after last month’s devastating hurricane in Jamaica. Make your Giving Tuesday gift early, and 5X your impact for people facing disaster, conflict and poverty worldwide.

4. Tony Goldwyn to receive Americares Humanitarian Spirit Award

Actor, director, producer and Americares board member Tony Goldwyn will be honored with the 2026 Bob and Leila Macauley Humanitarian Spirit Award at our upcoming Airlift Benefit in New York City.

Goldwyn has been a supporter of Americares for more than 20 years – volunteering his time, lending his voice and championing our lifesaving work. We’re proud to recognize his unwavering dedication to humanitarian causes and his deep commitment to communities in crisis around the world.

5. Smart Giving: A Powerful Way to Support Health Access

Did you know that there’s a simple way to maximize your tax benefits while helping deliver medicines and critical care to those who need it most? This season, consider a Smart Gift – like donating appreciated stock, cryptocurrency, or giving from your IRA or Donor-Advised Fund. These options may offer tax benefits while helping Americares deliver medicines and critical care to communities in need. 

Visit our informative and secure platform to learn how you can maximize your philanthropic impact in minutes. Act by December 19 to ensure your gift counts toward your 2025 taxes!