We invite you to partner with SAMU First Response in our mission to save lives. As we adapt to an ever-changing and unpredictable emergency response landscape, the SAMU team stands ready to act without hesitation, ensuring the most vulnerable among us are treated with dignity and respect. But we need your support to continue this work. Your investment makes a direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives.
WHO WE ARE
SAMU First Response is an international humanitarian nonprofit 501(c)(3), that draws from over 40 years of experience of our affiliate organizations SAMU, S.A. and Fundación SAMU.
Commitment To Humanity In Care
SAMU’s mission is to provide exemplary care to vulnerable populations during national and international crises. Excellence, Kindness, and Education guide our work.
Outstanding Logistical Capacity
Our process to provide and coordinate all the necessary assistance and supplies needed to deploy immediate, emergency assistance has been informed by four decades of experience.
Immediate Emergency Response
Quick deployment during a humanitarian emergency saves lives. Our emergency response teams are prepared to set up operations within 24 hours, regardless of the nature of the disaster.
Experienced & Multi-Cultural Staff
Our team is comprised of highly skilled, passionate and caring individuals from all over the world. Many of us see ourselves in those we serve, enabling SAMU to excel in providing culturally-informed care.
Contact us
To get in touch, simply fill out this form, and a member of our team will get back to you promptly.
We want to hear from you
Our goal is to be approachable, and our commitment is to be transparent in everything we do. Please reach out to us with any questions. We’re here to help!
Have any questions?
If you want to know something or have any questions, we will be happy to answer.
A MORE EFFICIENT DONATION
Making a donation to SAMU First Response makes a difference. Our Program Expense Ratio is 92.61%*. We keep structure costs to a strict minimum to maximize our resources on the ground. All our managers and responders volunteer with a very strong sense of purpose. Saving lives is our driving force.
* 92.61% Expense ratio measured from 01/01/2023 through 09/30/2023, for all our Washington DC metro operations.
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SAMU FIRST RESPONSE
2001 L Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 754-38-97