SPRINGFIELD, Va. (WAVY) – After a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Sunday, a Virginia-based nonprofit has been on the scene to help.
The Society to Empower People, otherwise known as STEP, is based out of Springfield, Virginia, and their staff and survey teams have been on location to ensure aid is delivered to those affected by this disaster.
The organization recently launched a GoFundMe to help with the costs of food, water and aid for the people of Afghanistan. Per GoFundMe:
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$25 can provide a family with a hygiene kit and clean water.
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$50 can supply emergency food parcels to a family for one week.
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$100 can provide temporary shelter and blankets for a family who has lost their home.
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$250 can help with urgent medical supplies and first aid for the injured.
If you would like to donate, you can visit the page here.
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