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Four children sit outside temporary shelters in a displacement camp in northern Cameroon.

World Refugee Day

Learn more about the global displacement crisis and the people forced from their homes by conflict, violence, and disaster.

Earthquake in Philippines

A 7.8‑magnitude earthquake has hit the Philippines. Donate today to help us to be ready to respond.

Box City

In Marine City, Michigan, Box City brings students and the community together to raise awareness about homelessness and the importance of shelter for families facing crisis.

Earth Day Blog: Sustainable Disaster Relief

ShelterBox’s Earth Day presence showed how disaster relief can support recovery while reducing environmental impact, helping families rebuild in ways that benefit both people and the planet.

Bringing Stand By Mother to Life: A Conversation with Kerrilee Gore

An interview with Kerrilee Gore explores the inspiration behind Stand By Mother, a film that uses storytelling to spark conversations around environmental challenges, compassion, and hope.

Women, Resilience, and the Power of Showing Up

ShelterBox’s International Women’s Day event highlighted that women are often the most affected by disasters, yet lead recovery, reinforcing that shelter is the first step toward rebuilding their lives.

Photo of a man holding a stick sitting outside a tent

Somalia drought and violence explained

Families in Somalia are taking desperate measures to survive drought and violence across the country. Learn how ShelterBox is helping.

Sudan refugee after fleeing war, living in a shelter in Chad.

Lake Chad Basin crisis

ShelterBox is working to support some of the thousands of people who have fled to Chad to escape the violence in Sudan.

Woman and children next to water tap filling plastic bottles in Tigray, Ethiopia

Ethiopia crisis explained

Read about the crisis in Ethiopia, how it’s causing many people to leave their homes. Learn how ShelterBox are responding, and what you can do.

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Mona’s story: finding safety again in Eastern Chad

Read Mona’s inspiring story and discover how you can support women and girls rebuilding their lives in Chad.

Your impact in 2025

ShelterBox supporters helped us provide emergency shelter and aid to over 231,000 displaced people in 2025.

ShelterBox USA and Protect Your Assets Inventory Software Collaborate for Disaster Relief

ShelterBox USA has launched a new collaboration with Protect Your Assets Inventory Software, turning everyday disaster preparedness into life-saving shelter for families affected by disaster and conflict worldwide.

ShelterBox Ambassador Rene Amy’s Story of Service After Disaster

After losing his Altadena home in the Eaton Canyon Fire, ShelterBox USA ambassador Rene Amy transformed personal devastation into tireless service for his community and others recovering from disaster.

Rotary Rocks for ShelterBox

Two Michigan bands headlined the Rotary Rocks for ShelterBox concert on World Humanitarian Day, uniting the community through live music to raise funds and awareness for families displaced by disaster and conflict worldwide.

ShelterBox Joins Miss Daisy’s “Consign for a Cause” Program

ShelterBox USA joins Miss Daisy’s “Consign for a Cause” program, where local art and furniture are sold to support nonprofits, debuting with a vibrant painting of Santa Barbara’s iconic Joe’s Café and rare folk-art pieces.

Lifting Women, Rebuilding Communities

ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray will speak at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club on October 22, sharing how empowering women after disaster drives recovery and global impact, and highlighting the upcoming event and women’s resilience worldwide.

2,500 Miles for 25 Years of ShelterBox

Rotarian Don Crost is driving his vintage 1953 Chevy truck 2,500 miles along Route 66 to raise $25,000 for ShelterBox USA’s 25th anniversary, bringing shelter to families displaced by disaster.

Cyclone Remal

Cyclone Remal destroyed thousands of homes in Bangladesh. We are responding with emergency shelter. Learn more.

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ShelterBox USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States and incorporated in the state of Florida. EIN 20-0471604. ShelterBox is a registered charity independent of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. 

If you’d like to make a donation, please send it via mail to:
ShelterBox USA Donations
PO Box 103299, Pasadena, CA 91189-3299

 

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