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September 02, 2005
Hurricane Katrina Donations
I would like to donate to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, but am hesitant to donate to the Red Cross because they have a poor track record in recent years of actually getting all the money and donations to the people who need it. Most sites and tv stations are promoting the Red Cross as the place to which we should all donate. Nobody needs another link to the Red Cross site. They do a lot of good work but there are other organizations that need our help, too. So, I thought I'd list some alternative organizations that are working hard to help the people (and animals) affected by this catastrophe. Here is what I've found so far:
America's Second Harvest
"America’s Second Harvest - The Nation’s Food Bank Network. The nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization has activated its disaster mode in response to Hurricane 'Katrina'."
Preservation Hall Hurricane Relief Fund
"This fund is established by Preservation Hall to provide musicians with financial support during this tragic time. 100% of money raised through this fund will go directly to New Orleans musicians."
Habitat for Humanity
"Following Hurricane Katrina’s catastrophic strike on the Gulf Coast, Habitat for Humanity International is announcing an emergency appeal for funds to help Habitat families and other low-income families in the affected areas recover and rebuild."
The Humane Society
"In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, The HSUS has launched a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers in the disaster areas. Our highly trained Disaster Animal Response Teams are now in Louisiana and Mississippi coordinating a multi-state animal rescue and recovery effort."
I will update this list as I find more alternatives to the Red Cross. Please post a comment here if you have found an organization you feel should be listed here.
Posted by Tracy on September 2, 2005 07:07 PM
