Hurricane Katrina: How you can help!

[GooeyGUI]

http://www.redcross.org/ -- American Red Cross -- (800) HELP-NOW
http://www.feedthechildren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=usw_hurricane_katrina -- Feed the Children -- (800) 525-7575
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ -- Salvation Army -- (800) SAL-ARMY
http://www.secondharvest.org/ -- America's Second Harvest -- (877) 817-2307
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/news/katrina.cfm -- Catholic Charities USA -- (800) 919-9338
http://www.bnaibrith.org/ -- B'nai B'rith International -- (888) 388-4224
http://www.ujc.org/ -- United Jewish Communities
http://www.churchworldservice.org/ -- Church World Service -- (800) 297-1516 ext 222
http://www.mercycorps.org/ -- MercyCorps -- (800) 852-2100
http://www.ob.org/ -- Operation Blessing -- (800) 730-2537
http://www.er-d.org/ -- Episcopal Relief and Development -- (800) 334-7626
http://www.habitat.org/ -- Habitat for Humanity -- (866) 720-2800
http://www.lwr.org/ -- Lutheran Disaster Response -- (800) 638-3522
http://www.mds.mennonite.net/ -- Mennonite Disaster Service -- (800) 348-7468
http://www.watermissions.org/ -- Water Missions International -- (843) 769-7395
http://www.methodistrelief.org/site/pp.asp?c=bhKNI4PHIpE&b=876335 -- United Methodist Committee on Relief -- (800) 554-8583
http://www.braf.org/ -- The Baton Rouge Area Foundation -- (877) 387-6126
http://www.katrina.louisiana.gov/donate.htm -- Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, Inc.
http://www.svdpusa.org/ -- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/ -- Samaritan?s Purse -- (800) 665-2843
http://www.crwrc.org/ -- Christian Reformed World Relief Committee -- (800) 55-CRWRC
http://www.fh.org/index_katrina -- Food for the Hungry -- (877) 780-4261 ext 2506
http://www.nwmedicalteams.org/ -- Northwest Medical Teams -- (800) 959-4325
http://www.worldrelief.org/newsstories/featurestories/view.asp?id=30000164 -- World Relief -- (800) 535-5433
http://www.adra.org/site/PageServer -- Adventist Development Relief Agency -- (800) 424-2372
http://www.savethechildren.org/news/rel...onpub=i_hpln_090205&ArticleID=&NewsID= -- Save the Children -- (800) 728-3843
http://www.imcworldwide.org/index.shtml -- International Medical Corps -- (800) 481-4462
http://www.afsc.org/ -- American Friends Service Committee -- (888) 588-2378
http://www.americares.org/news/?id=96 -- AmeriCares -- (800) 486-4357
http://internationalaid.gospelcom.net/ -- International Aid -- (800) 251-2502
http://www.imcworldwide.org/index.shtml -- International Medical Corps -- (800) 481-4462
http://www.irteams.org/ -- International Relief Teams -- (619) 284-7979
http://www.theirc.org/index.cfm/wwwID/2294 -- International Rescue Committee -- (877) 733-8433
http://www.lifeusa.org/ -- Life for Relief and Development -- (800) 827-3543
http://www.map.org/ -- MAP International -- (866) 627-4483
http://www.opusa.org/] -- Operation USA -- (800) 678-7255


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[Saint Nick]

this should be stickied too

 

[StevenYoo]

agreed

 

[ajpa123]

nice list.

I was just looking at ur john mayer link in your sig.

He needs to be singing 'Something's Missing' also. God knows something's missing in the leadership of our nation.

 

[intogamer]

:shocked: must stick for all his work!

 

[DaveSimmons]

My charity PSA, not to take away from GooeyGUI's hard work:

Remember your local charities still need money to help people in your own state.

Whenever a disaster like this hits, many people donate as much as they can to Red Cross and they end up with more money than they can use, while people stop supporting local charities because they are broke.

The radio station I listen to collected over $60,000 in donations Friday, so I'll be sending a check off to Northwest Harvest (Washington state food bank supplier) instead.

Also, give.org (BBB) has info on most national charities, look up the stats before giving to one you haven't already heard of.

 

[Leros]

bump for sticky

 

[Xyclone]

Nice list, I'll do my best to donate. Sticky this please. :thumbsup:

 

[tami]

nice job, OP

 

[SofaKing]

great job

 

[Maximin]

Clorox will donate $1 for each donation subission. ... Credit goes to beezyy @fw.
Text

Edit: Ended. Already reached $100,000.

 

[CellarDoor]

If you stop by Sears anytime soon, you can make a donation for the Red Cross there. I work at Sears and a lot of people were more than willing to add a few dollars onto their total to help out. :thumbsup:

 

[GooeyGUI]

more

Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund --
Moveon.org: Hurricane housing
Network for Good -- People & Animals
http://www.unitedwaynola.org -- United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area -- (504) 822-5540]
http://www.katrinahousing.org -- Katrina Housing
http://www.nola.com/forums/homesavailable/ -- Post to Homes Available (NOLA)
http://www.nola.com/forums/volunteer/ -- Volunteer (NOLA)
http://www.convoyofhope.org/ -- Convoy of Hope 417-823-8998
http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/usa/hurricanekatrina-index.htm -- Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 800-872-3283
http://www.namb.net/ -- Southern Baptist Convention -- Disaster Relief 800-462-8657, ext. 6440
http://www.churchworldservice.org/ -- Church World Service 800-297-1516
http://www.craigslist.com/about/help/katrina_aid.html -- Craigs List
http://katrina.petfinder.com
http://www.msema.org/index.htm -- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency 1-800-222-MEMA(6362)
http://www.theiacp.org/documents/index.cfm?fuseaction=document&document_id=734 -- Volunteers in Police Service
http://www.naacp.org/ -- NAACP Disaster Relief Fund
http://www.ed.gov/news/hurricane/index.html -- Hurricane Help for Schools
http://www.thetaskforce.org/aboutus/HurricaneRelief.cfm -- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Hurricane Katrina Relief Resources
http://myyahoo.volunteermatch.org/opportunities/hurricane.jsp -- Hurricane Relief Opportunities

 

[Queasy]

KatrinaHousing.org

NOLA.com Homes Available

 

[quakefiend420]

this has to be a record for lowest postcount to get a sticky

 

[Armitage]

At my local Walmart they have a small moving truck parked out front for stuff that they are going to drive down there. I ussually give money to a charity, since there's no transportation cost to get it there, and they can better coordinate what is needed. But it struck me that my Healthcare Spending Account now has an over-the-counter benefit, and that OTC drugs would be a good high-value/low-volume item to put on a truck like that. And besides - I lput to much in there last fall and won't be able to spend it all anyway.

So I went in and grabbed a bunch of childrens/adults/infants tylenol, ibuprofen, robotussin, Imodium, etc. And a few items from the end-of-season discount rack.

Anybody know the rules for HSA accounts? Can I get in trouble for getting reimbursed for stuff that I give to charity? I suppose it's unlikely unless I get really carried away and draw attention to it.

 

[Evadman]

My Mother is the co-manager of a wallpaper plant up here in Chicago, and one of the plants they get raw materials from is outside Biloxi. There is a camp right near there.

She worked with all the employees in that plant and the others, and asked for donations of the essentials, and with less than 24 hours notice, the employees had gotten enough for 12 pallets of water, diapers, toothpase, plankets, etc that is on its way. My contribution was 210 gallons of drinking water (a full pallet, 1700 lbs worth.) in the back right.

It doesn't matter if you give $5 or $5000, a box of Huggies, or a blanket. Every little bit helps.

 

[daniel49]

thanks for the reminder..mines on the way

 

[Xephian]

Long list.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Let's not forget the dogs and cats as well!

Donate to the Humane Society!

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Let's not forget the dogs and cats as well!

Donations to the North Shore Animal League are being taken as well. They need containers, trucks and cash donations. Individuals in neighboring states willing to adopt or act as a foster home should contact them immediately, there are thousands of homeless animals.

The race to save the animals will be a short one- animals aren't smart enough to not drink the toxic water. Most will be poisoned and die painful deaths unless they're able to be rescued.

 

[KokomoGSTmp]

For those of you among the legions of corporate lackeys (like me), be sure to check if your company offers matching for your donations to the Red Cross and Salvation Army.

The Yankees gave $1mil to the Salvation Army earlier today... that's twice what my company has given (Mercedes Benz USA), don't let your evil corporation of cheap bastards get away with that kinda BS.

Also, UNICEF is collecting funds to help out especially for helping children and the families affected by Katrina, yet another charity to donate to.
http://www.unicefusa.org/

EDIT: An additional charity that needs help working to rebuild the community for children and their families is the Big Brothers and Big Sisters
http://www.bbbsa.org/

 

[Vegito]

I sent 500 to red cross and had my company match my 500.. also try to get your company to do a supply drive if they dont want to donate cash. We're starting a water run asap

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: forcesho
I sent 500 to red cross and had my company match my 500.. also try to get your company to do a supply drive if they dont want to donate cash. We're starting a water run asap

Bravo! I donated a smaller amount, because it's almost all I could afford at the moment. Once I get some more allowance money, I will send it to the Red Cross. Please help out, guys! :thumbsup:

 

[conjur]

USEFUL PET RESCUE SITE:
http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu


PETS OWNERS WITH PETS LEFT BEHIND: READ THIS
From http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu
Confined Pets in Need of Rescue from Disaster Areas
Residents who left pets in their homes may call toll-free (888) 773-6489 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm or e-mail katrinalostpet@ldaf.louisiana.gov to leave information about the number of animals that need rescuing, their species, and their confined location.

Residents are now being allowed back into certain parts of the Greater New Orleans areas. While we will do everything we can to rescue as many animals as possible, your pets will have a better chance if you can get in and rescue them yourselves. Please watch the news media for announcements of which areas residents may re-enter.

If you do rescue your pet yourself after requesting rescue through this shelter, please notify us so that we can remove your name from the waiting list.

If you need a place to leave your pets for housing and care after rescue, please bring them to us at the John M. Parker Coliseum on the LSU Campus. We will care for them until you can be permanently reunited.


LINKS FOR MONETARY DONATIONS
Most of these links also have updates on rescue efforts and instructions on how to donate supplies.
NOAH'S WISH: http://www.noahswish.org /
ASPCA: http://www.aspca.org /
HUMANE SOCIETY: http://www.hsus.org /
UNITED ANIMAL NATIONS: http://www.uan.org /
NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE: http://www.nsalamerica.org /
LOUISIANA VETERINARIAN MEDICAL ASSOC.: / http://lvma.org /