Shelter Box...An International Disaster Relief Charity

As a Rotarian I felt the need to pass along the information below regarding Shelter Box.  I was very impressed with the concept and feel it should be recognized by everyone.

Shelter Box is an international disaster relief charity, specializing in emergency shelter.  The team instantly responds to hurricane, flood, volcano, earthquake, cyclone, tsunami, or conflict by delivering boxes of aid.

Each box supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and quality survival equipment to use while they are displaced.  Exact contents vary according to local needs and conditions.  Typically, contents include a 10 person tent, blankets, mats, stove, cooking equipment, tools, water purification, netting, ponchos, and a childrens pack. 

Highly trained Shelter Box disaster response teams work with local Rotarians to assess the need and distribute boxes on the ground.

The cost of a box is $1,000, including delivery direct to those who need it.  Every box is uniquely numbered so as to allow a donor to track the box (or to make a donation) via www.shelterbox.org.  Over 92% of funding goes to aid.  Since 2001, Shelter Box has provided shelter, warmth, and dignity to over 750,000 people following 80 disaters in 50 countries!