ShelterBox Virtual Open House – Join us for an insider look at how ShelterBox operates


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ShelterBox Virtual Open House | June 12 | 6-7 pm EDT A Behind-the-Scenes Look at ShelterBox Disaster Relief

What is ShelterBox? What type of aid is sent? How are ShelterBoxes delivered so quickly?
Find out at the ShelterBox USA Virtual Open House, held June 12, during Big ShelterBox Week! You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the premiere provider of emergency shelter and lifesaving equipment to disaster survivors worldwide.
In this interactive webinar, you’ll join leaders from ShelterBox USA, ShelterBox International and a ShelterBox Response Team member as they share how a box packed by volunteers can be hand delivered to a family in need following a disaster such as a cyclone in Madagascar or tsunami in Japan.

  • Learn how ShelterBox has delivered aid to 120,000 families in 80 countries worldwide.
  • Get a in-depth look at how ShelterBox operates and manages response team members in multiple countries at any given time.
  • Hear from our ShelterBox Response Team on how they make decisions while deployed in a disaster zone.

This will be an interactive session. Be sure to bring your questions!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Flooding in the Amazon An all-American response team is currently delivering aid in Peru. Read more here.
Big ShelterBox Week, our annual awareness and fundraising week, is coming June 9-16! There are so many ways to get involved.
Start planning today! Learn more and download your action kit.
In the coming weeks, we’ll also send you updates on some of the simple ways you can help! 

The price of a complete Shelter Box is $1,000 (US)


The price of a complete Shelter Box is $1,000 (US). This includes the purchase of new Box items, assembly, warehousing and their subsequent delivery to the site location, (covering transportation, handling, insurance) and standard administrative costs.

 

 Shelterboxes are usually packed with one (sometimes two) ten-person tent(s). Other items can include insulated sleeping mats and thermal blankets, water purification tablets, water purification kits, water containers/carriers, a trenching shovel, a multi-fueled cook stove, eating utensils and plates, a childrens’ activity kit and other essential items.

 

The ‘ShelterBox Trust’ and in conjunction, ShelterBox USA, will only distribute aid material on the basis of need and within safe and achievable operating parameters. Location and time specific donations cannot be accepted.

You may also send your donation by mail:

ShelterBox USA
8374 Market Street #203
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
(941) 907-6036
info@shelterboxusa.org