CORE - Community Organized Relief Effort

CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing immediate relief and recovery to underserved communities across the globe. The organization’s primary focus is on community building and operates under strategic pillars that include Emergency Response & Preparedness, Addressing Climate Change, and Health Access. CORE serves marginalized and vulnerable communities impacted by various humanitarian disasters, whether natural or man-made. The organization stands out through its community-powered approach, where efforts are informed and fueled by local hands. This ethos ensures that the needs of local communities are prioritized, establishing a response framework that is both effective and respectful.

With a commitment to listening, learning, and acting based on community input, CORE emphasizes cash and voucher assistance (CVA) to empower individuals during disasters. This method allows recipients the flexibility to meet their unique needs, whether it be purchasing essentials like groceries or school supplies. CORE has been involved in diverse response efforts across multiple regions, including California, Haiti, Ukraine, Sudan, and many more. The organization prides itself on quickly and nimbly responding to crises and meeting the holistic needs of communities it serves, providing essential support in their recovery journeys.