Born in 2005 during the chaos and destruction following Hurricane Katrina in the U.S., the AP Emergency Relief Fund aims to help AP staff and family members worldwide cope with catastrophes and natural disasters.To date, the Fund has distributed nearly 30 grants totaling over $145,000 to staffers and their families.

The Fund relies on the generous and ongoing support of the extended AP community to ensure it can provide assistance at a moment’s notice when emergencies strike.

>>How to GIVE
The Fund accepts any and all contributions throughout the year. Donations have ranged from $10 to $10,000. Donations can be made by check or credit card, are tax deductible and matched in full by The Associated Press.

By Credit or Debit Card
Through a secure arrangement with PayPal, the electronic funds transfer company, anyone with a credit card can make an online donation. You do not need a PayPal account. To get to PayPal click on the "Give" button.

By Check
Make check payable to the AP Emergency Relief Fund. Within the U.S. and Canada, mail checks to AP Emergency Relief Fund, The Associated Press, 450 W. 33rd Street, NY, NY 10001. Donations outside of the U.S. and Canada should be made online by credit or debit card. If donating by check, be sure to include your name, address and contact information.

Personalizing Donations
PayPal's online donation site offers the option to include a note along with your donation, but we cannot distribute funds to specific individuals.

By Shopping AP Essentials
Net proceeds from APs company store will be donated to the AP Emergency Relief Fund.
Donate by purchasing goods from AP Essentials

On behalf of the AP staffers and families who receive aid in times of crisis, the AP Emergency Relief Fund Directors and Officers thank you.