In recent weeks, the region of Valencia, Spain has faced devastating flooding, leaving countless families and communities in need of urgent assistance. Torrential rains quickly overwhelmed the region, damaging homes, displacing residents, and tragically claiming hundreds of lives. These storms represent the deadliest natural disaster Spain has faced in decades. For many, the road to recovery is just beginning, and it’s a journey that will require the support of compassionate individuals and organizations worldwide.

At our 31st Union studio in the heart of Valencia, we’ve witnessed the strength and resilience of this incredible community firsthand. 31st Union is proud to call this city home, and our developers across the globe feel a profound responsibility to help during this critical time. While our studio space fortunately did not sustain damage, we are deeply moved by the impact this disaster has had on the surrounding areas and on several of our teammates. The challenges are immense, but so too is the outpouring of support from local and global organizations stepping up to make a difference.

If you’re looking for ways to help, we encourage you to consider making a donation to one of these incredible organizations actively providing aid on the ground:

• Asociación Valenciana de Caridad: A local organization offering emergency assistance and ongoing support to impacted families.
• Asociación Mensajeros de la Paz: Delivering essential supplies and fostering community care for individuals in distress.
• FESBAL - Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos: Mobilizing food banks to ensure that flood-affected families have access to nutritious meals during this crisis.
• World Central Kitchen: Known for their disaster response expertise, they’re providing freshly prepared meals, potable water, and other support to those in need.

Additionally, there are other reputable NGOs actively involved in the recovery efforts, such as those listed here.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps to restore hope and rebuild lives. Valencia has always been a city of great strength and spirit. With your help, we can make a meaningful difference and ensure that Valencia emerges from this disaster stronger than ever.

Thank you for joining us in supporting this remarkable community.

(*Photo credit to World Central Kitchen/WCK.org | Creative Commons)