Article: By donating cash, you can help ensure that your donation is used where it is most needed. Always verify that you’re giving to a reputable charity by visiting Charity Navigator, which can tell you if a charity is legitimate and give an overview of how they use donations. A few organizations that accept donations include:  United for Puerto Rico UNICEF Global Giving ConPRmetidos  Direct Relief If you have the address of family members, you can ship your supplies directly to them. Try to contact them beforehand to make sure you know exactly what they can use. Make sure you pay attention to shipping restrictions such as weight limits or items which are prohibited for shipment. For instance, you cannot ship medicine, liquor, or cosmetics to Puerto Rico. If you have construction skills and are currently in Puerto Rico, consider donating some of your time through an organization like Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD), which matches volunteers with teams who are already on the ground. If you have a credit card that gives rewards in the form of airline miles, you can often donate these airline miles to a charity to assist them as they deliver supplies to Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico had a huge population of stray dogs, called “satos,” before Hurricane Maria, but the problem is even worse now. Many people had to flee the island, leaving their dogs, cats, and other pets behind. Several organizations are working to bring these animals to the U.S. mainland so they can be rehomed. Consider helping by opening your home to one of these animals or by donating money to relevant organizations. Organizations like Wings of Rescue, The Sato Project, and Caribbean Sato Rescue are working to rescue and rehome Puerto Rico’s stray animals.

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Consider giving cash instead of supplies. Send your donations to family or friends if you know people in Puerto Rico. Volunteer to help rebuild homes. Donate your airline miles to a charity if you have them. Adopt an animal from Puerto Rico.