Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts
On Sunday, September 1, 2019, Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane.
Now, as recovery efforts begin, the island nation will endure the lengthy journey to rebuild their home. Our team at eMerge Americas stands by the people of the Bahamas and all relief efforts offering to aid following this tragedy.
If you would like to offer your support, we have compiled a list of locations across the South Florida area that will be accepting donations. Don’t live in the area? We’ve also included links to several organizations who are accepting monetary donations.
Provide Supplies
The Bahamian consulate in Miami has set up three drop-off sites where they will be collecting donated goods:
- Christ Episcopal Church, 3481 Hibiscus Street, Coconut Grove
- Global Empowerment Movement, 340 NE 59th Terrace, Miami
- Shelter Aviation, 1100 SW 41st Ct., Ft. Lauderdale
Miami-Dade County:
Miami-Dade County has coordinated drop-off efforts with over 50 locations across the county. Click here for the full list, including how you can donate money and volunteer to assist with the sorting of donated goods.
Miami:
The City of Miami is collecting newly-purchased emergency supplies — including unused supplies left over from our own recent storm preparation — and coordinating distribution to Bahamians in need through the generous assistance of RAV Bahamas and Norwegian Cruise Line.
- Greater St. Paul AME Church: 3680 Thomas Ave
- Christ Episcopal Church: 3475 William Ave
For the full list of City of Miami Fire Stations collecting donations, click here.
Doral:
From Wednesday, September 4, 2019 to Wednesday, September 18, 2019, the City of Doral will be accepting donations at the following locations, between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m (weekdays); 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday):
- Doral Legacy Park, 11400 NW 82 Street
- Doral Meadow Park, 11555 NW 58th Street
- Morgan Levy Park, 5300 NW 102nd Avenue.
Hialeah:
Starting September 4, 2019, all City of Hialeah Fire Stations will be accepting donations from 7:00am-10:00pm daily as well as Goodlet Park, 4200 West 8th Avenue, from 9:00am-9:00pm daily.
Miami Springs:
The City will be accepting donations for the Bahamas Relief Effort Thursday, September 5, from 7 a.m. — 7 p.m., Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, from 7 a.m. — 7 p.m., at the Miami Springs Community Center located at 1401 Westward Drive.
North Miami:
Drop-off locations for supplies will be located at North Miami City Hall, 776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, 1st Floor Lobby, Monday — Friday, 8 am. — 5 p.m. The City is unable to receive donated clothing or money
Pinecrest:
The Village of Pinecrest is holding a Hurricane Dorian relief drive at the following locations:
- Pinecrest Municipal Center, 12645 Pinecrest Pkwy
- Pinecrest Community Center, 5855 Killian Dr
- Cutler Bay Town Center, 10720 Caribbean Blvd
- Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200th St
- Palmetto Bay Village Hall, 9505 E Hibiscus St
- Thalatta Estate, 17301 Old Cutler Rd.
Florida International University:
- Friday, Sept. 6, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — MMC University Towers Loading Zone
- Friday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — BBC WUC information desk
- Saturday, Sept. 7, 1 to 3:30 p.m. — MMC Parkview tailgate area, northwest corner
- Friday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — FIU@I-75, 3rd floor administrative offices
Make a Donation
Atlantis Bahamas Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund
National Association of the Bahamas
