W.E.R. | How You Can Help

Help WER save lives worldwide!

At WER, we know that every person matters. Your compassion, donations and prayers transform the lives of children and families around the world. You make our relief efforts and programs possible!

DONATE FUNDS

Your tangible gift of love is one of the best ways to support children and families in need.
All contributions from U.S. taxpayers are tax-deductible.
To make a life-saving donation online, CLICK HERE.
Cash and check donations can be mailed to:

World Emergency Relief

P.O. Box 131570

Carlsbad , CA 92013
Credit card donations can be phoned in at 1-888-484-4543.
Donations can be made in honor of loved ones and pets. WER can send a special card letting your loved one know that a donation was made in their honor.

DONATE OTHER FINANCIAL GIFTS

WER accepts gifts of stock.
WER can be listed as a beneficiary for wills, trusts and life insurance plans.

USE GOODSEARCH.COM

World Emergency Relief earns a penny every time you search the internet using
goodsearch.com (instead of google) with WER selected.
The search results are from Yahoo.
Go to www.goodsearch.com, choose World Emergency Relief (Carlsbad, CA) as your favorite charity, and start searching! Be sure to spread the word!

USE GOODSHOP.COM

World Emergency Relief earns up to 37 percent of each purchase you make online through GoodShop.com.
Hundreds of great stores including ITunes, Amazon, ebay, Target, Gap, Best Buy, Macy's, Barnes & Noble, Apple Store, Dell, Home Depot, Priceline and Travelocity are included.
Go to www.goodshop.com, choose World Emergency Relief (Carlsbad, CA) as your favorite charity, and start shopping!

DONATE CORPORATE GOODS

If your business is interested in donating commodities, please contact our office, outlining the type and condition of the goods, their labeling, packaging, shelf life, expiration date, location, any restrictions such as prohibited countries, and shipping arrangement type (palletized, etc.)
We do not accept physician's medical samples – many countries will not allow them to be imported.

WHAT ABOUT PERSONAL DONATIONS OF GOODS?

WER DOES NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUALS.
We do not have the resources, staff or facilities to clean, sort and store personal items such
as used clothing.
Many countries will not allow personal items to be imported, especially used clothing.
Many Native American tribes have social and religious taboos against accepting used clothing
and goods.
At this time, WER does not accept large equity items such as property, cars and boats.
Please call a WER representative toll free at 888.484.4543 to verify whether or not WER can accept your intended gift.

PRAY

At WER, we strongly believe in the power of prayer.
Please pray for those who suffer from hunger, poverty, abuse and despair around the world.
Please pray for the health and safety of WER's staff and program partners.
Please pray for continued support for WER's life-saving programs.

WHAT ABOUT VOLUNTEERING?

At this time, we do not have a volunteer program. We are in the process of developing one.
Volunteers are occasionally used by our on-site partner organizations.
Any visit is done entirely at the volunteer's expense.
WER sends volunteers only after an extensive evaluation, which includes a background check, reference check, medical evaluation and interviews with our staff.