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In times of crisis and disaster, communities across the world turn inward to embrace those they love and support, while extending their kindness and generosity to those affected. This generosity turns into billions of volunteer hours, trillions of dollars in donations, and hundreds of millions of tons of donated supplies. 

When disaster strikes a community -- whether it be by natural or man-made causes -- Charity Navigator provides lists of highly-rated organizations working to help those affected in whatever way they can. These organizations are extraordinarily effective at what they do, giving you the chance to support a cause where your dollar donated (or your hour volunteered) will go furthest.

	Eruption of Mt. Taal in the Philippines These highly-rated organizations are delivering aid and support to communities affected by the Taal volcano.
	Fires in Australia These highly-rated organizations are delivering aid and support to communities affected by the Australia fires.
	Ongoing Recovery in Puerto Rico View our list of charities that are continuing their recovery work in Puerto Rico
	Haiti, Still in Need: 10 Years Since the Earthquake These highly-rated charities are providing ongoing aid and support in Haiti, ten years after the earthquake.
	Immigration and Refugees See which 3 and 4-star charities are focused on issues pertaining to immigration and refugees.
	Protecting the Environment Support environmental protection and conservation with these highly-rated organizations.

• Eruption of Mt. Taal in the Philippines
• Fires in Australia
• Ongoing Recovery in Puerto Rico
• Haiti, Still in Need: 10 Years Since the Earthquake
• Immigration and Refugees
• Protecting the Environment