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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DONATIONS ARE USED

Where will my donation go? Who are the beneficiaries?

Donations made to Somos Una Voz, a charitable services fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will go to beneficiaries undertaking relief efforts for those impacted by the recent natural disasters in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Mexico. The following beneficiaries, as well as others, will receive funds:

Popular Community Bank Foundation
Center for Popular Democracy - Hurricane Maria Community Fund
Feeding America
Hispanic Federation - UNIDOS Fund
Save the Children
Habitat for Humanity
Unidos por Puerto Rico
United Way
UNICEF
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI)

How much of my donation will go directly toward helping people in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Mexico?

100% of the proceeds received from the public through the benefit concert, telethon and other fundraising means will be distributed to the designated beneficiaries and others working on relief efforts in the affected areas.

How will you ensure money raised goes specifically to Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Mexico disaster relief and not to other charity partner programs?  

Each beneficiary has a signed agreement which states the funds will go to help those in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as the earthquakes in Mexico.

How will it be determined how much each beneficiary will receive?

Somos Una Voz has assembled a Blue Ribbon Committee to determine how much each beneficiary will receive to help the greatest number of people as quickly as possible.

The Blue Ribbon Committee consists of: Wil Alvarez (Vice President, Orlando Medical Center), Richard Carrion (CEO Banco Popular North America), Craig Fugate (Former Administrator of FEMA), Helena Gayle (CEO McKinsey Social Initiative), Alyssa Mastromonaco (President of Global Communications Strategy & Talent at A+E Networks), Herminia Palacio (Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services City of New York), Dr. Irwin Redlener (Director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University's Earth Institute & President Emeritus of Children’s Health Fund), Karen Redlener (Co-Founder of Children's Health Fund) and Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs

Can I donate to a specific charity?

We cannot allocate your money to a specific project or country but contributions distributed through Somos Una Voz, a charitable services fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will be utilized to rush food, shelter, medicine, power, and communications to the areas affected by recent natural disasters in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean Islands and Mexico.

How can my charity apply for funds?

Somos Una Voz is not taking requests or applications for funding. All donations made to Somos Una Voz, a charitable services fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will benefit the following beneficiaries:

Popular Community Bank Foundation
Center for Popular Democracy - Hurricane Maria Community Fund
Feeding America
Hispanic Federation - UNIDOS Fund
Save the Children
Habitat for Humanity
Unidos por Puerto Rico
United Way
UNICEF
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI)

GENERAL DONATION / WAYS TO DONATE

How can I make a donation?

There are four methods of donation:

I do not live in the United States; how do I make a donation?

To make an international donation, please visit our website somosonevoice.com. You will receive a receipt for your donation. To find out if your donation is tax deductible in your country, we recommend that you consult your tax advisor.

I don't have a credit card. Can I donate by check?

Yes, we accept checks. Please make your check payable to Somos One Voice and send it to:

Somos One Voice
PO Box 845346
Los Angeles, CA 90084-5346

Can I donate through my mobile phone?

Yes, U.S. residents can donate through their mobile phones by texting SOMOS to the number 50555 to give $25. When prompted, reply to complete your one-time $25 donation. Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 50555 to STOP. Text HELP to 50555 for HELP. Full Terms: mGive.org/T. Privacy Policy: mGive.org/P

Can I get a receipt for my text donation?

U.S. residents may find a copy of their receipt for their text donation by visiting www.mgive.org/receipt where they can print a copy of their receipt.

I have a question about my mobile donation. Who do I contact?

If you have a question about your mobile donation, please contact mGive at 888-849-8863 or care@mgive.org.

Can I mail in a cash donation?

Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash donations

Can I make a recurring donation?

Recurring donations are not currently available.

Is there a minimum online donation amount?

The minimum donation that Somos Una Voz, a charitable services fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, can process is $5.

What will appear on my credit card statement?

When you make a donation by credit card, a charge to “Somos Una Voz” will appear on your credit card billing statement.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law and you will be given a receipt for U.S. tax purposes. If from outside the U.S., we recommend that you consult your tax advisor to find out if your donation is tax deductible in your country.

What is the Somos Una Voz Federal Tax ID number?

Somos Una Voz is a charitable services fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIF’s Federal Tax ID number is 95-1644609.

I donated, but did not get a tax receipt. What do I do?

E-mail receipts are sent out within 10 days of donating. If it has been longer than that and you still have not received an e-mail, please contact Donor Services at somosdonorsupport@eifoundation.org Monday through Friday 9:00A – 9:00P /ET.

If you did not provide an e-mail address, your receipt will be sent via USPS regular mail. This can take several weeks. If it has been longer than 4-6 weeks since you donated, please contact Donor Services at somosdonorsupport@eifoundation.org. Monday through Friday 9:00A – 9:00P /ET.

I have a question about my donation, who do I contact?

>If you have a question about your donation, please contact Donor Services at somosdonorsupport@eifoundation.org Monday through Friday 9:00A – 9:00P /ET.

Do you accept donations of products or services?

Somos One Voice is not in need of additional in-kind donations at the moment.

How secure is my credit card information?

Industry standard security measures are used to keep your billing and credit card information secure and private. Please review the Somos One Voice Privacy Policy available on the website.

Can I change/modify my donation?

Thank you for supporting Somos Una Voz, a charitable services fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Unfortunately, we are unable to process donation changes during the show. Our Donor Services team will be able to assist you starting Monday, October 16, 2017 with any corrections or changes needed. Donor Services can be contacted at 1-800-593-9700 Monday through Friday 9:00A – 9:00P /ET.

Can I make a donation after the telecast?

Yes, you can make a donation after the broadcast the following ways:

CHARITIES / PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

What is the Entertainment Industry Foundation?

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), established in 1942, harnesses the collective power of the entire industry to generate awareness and funds for critical health, educational and social issues. Stand Up To Cancer, a division of EIF and its largest initiative, was established in 2008 by film and media leaders who utilize the industry’s resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, and to increase awareness about cancer prevention as well as progress being made in the fight against the disease. Hunger Is, EIF’s collaboration with The Albertsons Companies Foundation, has raised awareness of childhood hunger and supports breakfast, afterschool and out-of-school meal programs.

What is Somos Una Voz?

Under the banner of Somos Una Voz, the alliance of artists created by Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez to aid those in need from the effects of recent natural disasters, “ONE VOICE: SOMOS LIVE!” will help provide food, shelter, medicine, power and communications to the areas affected by the recent unprecedented devastation from natural disasters throughout the southern United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and other affected areas in the Caribbean.

Alliance members include:
MIAMI PERFORMANCES BY: MARC ANTHONY, CAMILA, GENTE DE ZONA, NICKY JAM, DJ KHALED, MAGIC!, NACHO, PRINCE ROYCE, ROMEO SANTOS, ALEJANDRO SANZ, and DADDY YANKEE

L.A. PERFORMANCES BY: JENNIFER LOPEZ, DEMI LOVATO, MAROON 5, RICKY MARTIN, GWEN STEFANI, STEVIE WONDER, CHRIS MARTIN, JAMIE FOXX, MARY J. BLIGE, ANDRA DAY, MAXWELL and JULIA MICHAELS

APPEARANCES BY: CHRISTINA AGUILERA, LAUREN ASH, BAD BUNNY, MIGUEL CABRERA, CHAINSMOKERS, CIARA, SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS, VIN DIESEL, HOWIE DOROUGH, KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS, E-FLAT, BEN FELDMAN, BETHENNY FRANKEL, SELENA GOMEZ, SETH GREEN, DEREK HOUGH, VANESSA HUDGENS, JOSE IGLESIAS, JOHN LEGUIZAMO, KIM KARDASHIAN, HEIDI KLUM, VINCENT LARESCA, GABRIEL MANN, ESAI MORALES, ANDREA MARTIN, MARK MCKINNEY, DEBRA MESSING, MOTIFF, NAS, TYLER PERRY, NICOLE RICHIE, GINA RODRIGUEZ, RUBY ROSE, ZOE SALDANA, ANÍBAL SÁNCHEZ, NICO SANTOS, RYAN SEACREST, JADA PINKETT SMITH, JOAN SMALLS, JIMMY SMITS, WILMER VALDERRAMA, SOFIA VERGARA, MARLON WAYANS, JESSE WILLIAMS, SUSAN KELECHI WATSON, RUSSELL WILSON

How are Somos Una Voz and the Entertainment Industry Foundation working together?

Somos Una Voz has established a charitable services fund at the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) public charity. EIF with guidance from the Somos Una Voz beneficiary committee will administer the grants to the charity partners identified to receive funds.

I already made a donation to Somos Una Voz through the GoFundMe page. Why are these donations being directed to the Entertainment Industry Foundation?

Somos Una Voz is so grateful for your support and helping us raise over $500,000 to support the Direct Impact Fund via our GoFundMe campaign. Your donation has helped to rush food, shelter, medicine, power and communications to those in need from the effects of the recent natural disasters. As the Somos Una Voz movement continues to garner support for our mission, the alliance came together to produce One Voice: Somos Live!, a benefit concert and televised fundraising event to help raise even more money to support those in dire need in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Mexico. The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization has joined with us to establish the Somos Una Voz charitable services fund at EIF. This fund will enable us to aggregate all phone, online and text donations from One Voice: Somos Live! and EIF will work with the Somos Una Voz alliance beneficiary committee to administer grants to our charity partners providing relief and recovery efforts to those in need.

GET INVOLVED

Apart from donating, are there other ways I can support? Are there volunteer opportunities available?

A donation is the most impactful way to directly support those in affected areas who need our help. You can also support by spreading the word about the efforts of Somos One Voice on social media with the hashtags #ONEVOICESOMOSLIVE and #SOMOSLIVE.

Someone I know is in trouble as a result of the hurricane. Can you help?

Somos Una Voz, a charitable services fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) organization, is not set up to provide donations or services directly to individuals.