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At Charity Navigator, we know Americans are incredibly generous, especially when a crisis occurs. For example, after the September 11 terrorist attacks Americans donated over $2 billion and when the tsunami crashed ashore in Southeast Asia, the day after Christmas in 2004, American donors contributed $1.54 billion. Even more impressive was the philanthropic response to Hurricane Katrina when Americans gave $6.5 billion --- breaking all previous records of disaster-related giving.

When natural disasters strike and new societal concerns emerge, Charity Navigator will use this portion of our site to spotlight charities dealing with these issues to help you give generously and with confidence.

	Relief for the California Wildfires View our list of charities working to provide relief to the individuals and communities affected by devastating fires in California.
	Experts' Picks: Protecting the Environment Support environmental protection and conservation with these highly-rated organizations curated by environmental experts.
	Joe Walsh of the Eagles and VetsAid Share Their Top Organizations for Veterans Day Highly-rated veterans organizations selected by Joe Walsh of The Eagles and VetsAid.
	Organizations Working to Encourage Religious Tolerance These highly-rated charities are supporting victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, and are committed to fostering a safe space for people of all religions to worship.
	Relief for Hurricane Michael These highly-rated charities are providing aid and relief to families and communities affected by Hurricane Michael.
	Charities Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen These highly-rated charities are providing aid and relief to individuals and families affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
	Immigration and Refugees See which 3 and 4-star charities are focused on issues pertaining to immigration and refugees.
	Suicide Prevention and Mental Health These highly-rated charities are leading the conversation on suicide prevention and mental health support.
	Syrian Crisis Find out which charities are providing humanitarian aid to the ever-increasing number of Syrians affected by the civil war.
	Civil Rights Charities who defend civil rights, protect legal rights, and promote tolerance and understanding among racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
	Famine & Drought View the list of charities working to combat famine and drought.
	United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Find out which highly-rated charities are assisting with the UN's various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
	Celebrities Put Star-Power to Good Use Find out what Angelina Jolie, Bono, Michael J. Fox, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton have in common besides being famous.

• Relief for the California Wildfires
• Experts' Picks: Protecting the Environment
• Joe Walsh of the Eagles and VetsAid Share Their Top Organizations for Veterans Day
• Organizations Working to Encourage Religious Tolerance
• Relief for Hurricane Michael
• Charities Responding to the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
• Immigration and Refugees
• Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
• Syrian Crisis
• Civil Rights
• Famine & Drought
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Celebrities Put Star-Power to Good Use