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Hooked would like to take the time to offer information for those wanting to help out with the relief efforts for Katrina.
For a list of places to send donations of food, money, or other supplies check out the links at http://www.networkforgood.org/
Wisconsin Pharmacal, maker of the Potable Aqua water purifcation tablets has set up a donation program where people can buy the tablets at reduced cost to donate to flood victims. Visit the site at: http://www.potableaqua.com
Finally, a more specific list of charaties helping in the relief process:
- Salvation Army - Christian charity organization with programs that include international aid, assistance to children and families, and disaster relief.
- American Red Cross - humanitarian organization that helps millions of people each year prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies.
- Florida Hurricane Relief Fund - fund supporting other disaster relief organizations, insurance or government funding that is dedicated to restoration in Florida communities affected by hurricanes.
- Samaritan's Purse: Helping Victims of Hurricane Katrina - Learn how Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Units are helping people in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and find out how to make a donation.
- Hurricane Katrina: Adventist Community Services - volunteer relief organization supplying blankets, clothing, and emergency supplies to Hurricane Katrina victims. Asking for donations of funds and volunteer time.
- Hurricane Katrina Medical Volunteer Registry - volunteer opportunities for licensed medical workers to provide aid to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
- America's Second Harvest: Katrina - You can Help in Disaster Relief - The national food bank network is looking for food and funds to respond to Hurricane Katrina.
- Hurricane Katrina: Catholic Charities Responds - Learn about their activities in Florida and Baton Rouge and find contact information and numbers as well as how to make an online donation.
- Network for Good: Hurricane Relief Efforts and Preparedness - Learn how you can help victims of hurricane Katrina. Provides links to major local and international aid organizations and allows you to find out about donating and volunteering.
- U.S. Hurricane Fund - Hurricane Katrina relief fund asking for donations to help provide emergency aid to victims of the disaster. From the Episcopal Relief and Development Organization.
- U.S. Gulf Coast Assistance: International Orthodox Christian Charities - Christian relief fund helping to provide housing, food, and other supplies to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
- New Orleans Hurricane Fund - relief fund for New Orleans residents left homeless by Hurricane Katrina, requesting donations of time, money, furniture and household goods. From Tulane University.
- Disaster Relief Fund: Corporation for National and Community Service - disaster relief fund focusing on meeting disaster victims' immediate needs and providing volunteer help from around the nation. From the Corporation for National and Community Service.
- Humane Society Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund - relief effort to rescue animals and pets endangered by Hurricane Katrina. From the Humane Society of the United States.
- United Way Hurricane Katrina Response Fund - disaster relief fund to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, from the United Way.
Last Updated: Dec 8th, 2005 - 07:30:48
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