It’s been nearly two weeks since Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico. Still, 3.8 million U.S. citizens are suffering from a major humanitarian crisis. Much of the island lacks power, clean water, and medical supplies. At this rate, the death toll has reached 34 people and could — and likely will — climb higher as The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) does what it can to quickly supply those in need.

In many cases, we give charitable donations out with a combination of factors in mind including empathy, the need to influence, empower, or provide a purpose in our and others’ lives.

The divide between communities shouldn’t be an ocean, a wall, or a computer screen. If we have that ability to build bridges and help relieve human suffering then we’ve got a lot of building to do together. And whether that means raising a $1 or $5,000, the impact of giving and supporting others can last a lifetime.

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