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Lara Cooper
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Managing Editor, Direct Relief
Santa Barbara
Beats
General assignment
Tech, Lifestyle
Content
Company Info
Direct Relief
Direct Relief is a nonprofit humanitarian organization established in 1948 in Santa Barbara, California. Its mission is to enhance the health and lives of individuals affected by poverty or emergencies, operating in all 50 U.S. states and over 90 countries. The organization focuses on disaster preparedness, emergency medical assistance, and increasing access to healthcare. Direct Relief relies solely on private donations and in-kind contributions of medical supplies, distributing $1.55 billion in medical aid and supporting over 23,000 healthcare providers globally. Its services include rapid deployment of medical resources during emergencies, distribution of medicines and vaccines to underserved communities, and health equity programs targeting maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and infectious disease prevention. The organization is recognized for its transparency and operational efficiency, holding a 100% impact rating and a 4-star Charity Navigator score.
Santa Barbara, California, United States
+1 805-964-4767
Founded: 1948